TO0001PWS_AttachC_ConstructionContract Division27Specificationssection.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Worth District Conformance Set Ft. Bliss Hospital Replacement, El Paso, TX CON #W9126G-13-C-0004 OCT 19, 2012

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RF TRANSPONDER SYSTEM (Revised Amend.-0003, Amend.-0004, Reissued Amend.-0007) 02/12

PART 1 GENERAL

The intent of this specification section is to provide for the provision and installation of a state of the art RF Transponder System (RFTS) also known as a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to include all labor materials and testing in order to provide a complete and operational system. All equipment shall be of the latest software and hardware versions available.

The RFTS System shall be capable of receiving, processing, and transmitting cellular signals and 802.11 wireless access points. The initial installed system configuration shall receive, process, and transmit First Responders, EMS, radio paging, and UHF frequencies. Base system should be a single broadband architecture capable of processing services from 400 MHz to 6 GHz.

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 69 (2008) Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems

NFPA 70 (2011; Errata 2 2012) National Electrical Code

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA/EIA-569-A (1998; Addenda 2000, 2001) Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

47 CFR 15 Radio Frequency Devices

47 CFR 95 Personal Radio Services

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1778 (2005; Reprint Oct 2011) Uninterruptible Power Systems

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

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SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Qualifications; G

System Description; G

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Detail Drawings; G

Drawings shall include:

a. A system block diagram, and LAN diagram including all interfaces

b. Riser diagram including identification number for all devices as shown on the contract drawings.

c. Physical size and location

d. Equipment rack and panel details, elevation drawings on closet walls, surface mounting and descriptions and types of cables, conduits, and cable trays, if used.

Coordination Drawings; G

Drawings shall show proposed layout and anchorage of equipment and appurtenances, and equipment relationship to other parts of the work including clearance for maintenance and operation.

Provide detail drawings of all electronic and physical interfaces between the RFTS and all interfaced systems, including exact point and type of demarcation.

Provide detail drawing of all cable routing in Comm Room and Comm Equip Room. Provide layout coordination with other systems equipment in these rooms.

SD-03 Product Data

Material and Equipment; G

Warranty; G

Maintenance Service; G

SD-05 Design Data

Design Analysis and Calculations; G

Provide Analysis and Calculations for:

a. Power supply requirements for each component of the system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the worst-case loading conditions for power supplies that are not part of the component. Provide power consumption and dissipation data under normal and maximum operating conditions.

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b. Cable type, size and power drop calculations for all cables connecting the components of the system according to manufacturer's instructions.

c. Definition of all interface protocols and specific preparation and application items including coordination issues.

d. Frequencies of operation and the transmission characteristics throughout the facility.

SD-06 Test Reports

Acceptance Test Plan; G

Test plan for the acceptance tests. The test plan shall explain in detail, step-by-step actions and expected results to demonstrate compliance with the requirements specified.

Acceptance Test Procedure; G

Test procedures for the acceptance tests. The test procedures shall explain in detail, step-by-step actions and expected results to demonstrate compliance with the requirements specified. The procedure shall also explain methods for simulating the necessary conditions of operation to demonstrate system performance.

Acceptance Test Report; G

Test reports in booklet form with witness signatures verifying execution of tests shall be provided. The cable system testing documentation shall include the physical routing and a test report for each cable (end-to-end) from the installed outlet to the main termination point. Test reports shall be submitted within 14 days after completion of testing.

SD-07 Certificates

Certificates of Compliance; G

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Installation; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Operating and Maintenance Manuals; G

Software Manuals; G

Backup Software; G

Training Plan; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

As-Built System Drawings; G

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1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.3.1 Design Requirements

Provide an RF Transponder system (RFTS) also known as a Distributed Antenna System (DAS), capable of distributing radio signals from equipment including Government Furnished, Government Installed (GFGI) wireless (802.11a/b/g/n) and LAN controllers, communication links, antenna systems, coaxial cabling, broadband repeaters in necessary widths to support desired frequencies, and paging signals, couplers, decouplers and power line surge protection and all other necessary components to make an operational system. The RFTS shall contain a complete and operational system to distribute system two-way radio service from the EMS System and distribution of first response radio system. Complete coverage will be provided for all interior spaces including mechanical areas, open stairwells, and storage areas. Computing devices shall be certified to comply with the requirements for Class A computing devices and labeled.

The Contractor shall furnish all headend interface, antenna interfaces and amplification components, conditioners and any other equipment necessary.

System shall be capable of interfacing and transmitting the GFGI access points into the system and thereby complete the wireless LAN system..

The system features shall include, at a minimum, frequency conditioners, auto isolation detection (Uplink/Downlink) and auto turn on-off (Downlink) functions to ensure that the repeater unit is optimally positioned and safe guarded at all times. It will also have LED displays to show uplink and downlink connection, as well as LED lights for power and uplink and downlink alarms.

The System Contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials and labor needed for a complete and operational system for the services in this specification plus the additional system capabilities as indicated. This includes but not limited to all necessary equipment, interfaces, jumpers, terminations, cabling, antennas, amplifiers, conditioners, software and all components required to attach access points to the system.

1.3.1.1 DIACAP Certification

All components and devices that connect, interface or attach to the Facility LAN or telephone system are classified as an information system requiring DIACAP certification, accreditation and approval. Therefore, the System application design shall incorporate the requirements of the DIACAP certification program. This shall include the System architecture, software, hardware, and security requirements.

1.3.2 Standard Products

The system application design shall utilize standard system components that are a product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of RF Transponder system (RFTS) equipment. The system shall be supported by an organization that is, in the opinion of the Contracting Office, reasonably convenient to hospital installation site. Contractor shall be capable of providing onsite maintenance within 8 hours after notification of a malfunction.

The Contractor shall provide hardware, software and installation of a complete and engineered system and that the Contractor's submitted design is properly engineered for the operational requirements, and that all

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1.3.2.1 Local Products

Where possible the use of local materials should be incorporated as much as possible. All proposed local products to be used must meet all applicable hardware and software requirements set forth in these specifications.

1.3.3 Minimum Requirements

The specifications are minimum requirements. If the provided system requires enhanced specifications that exceed those specified herein in order to satisfy the the specified design, configuration, capability and performance requirements, then a system with the enhanced specifications shall be provided.

1.3.4 Current State-Of-The-Art Technology

The RFTS application design and products shall utilize current state-of-the-art products to provide the enhanced capability and performance specified herein. The RFTS design and products shall be of the latest manufacturer make and model.

1.3.5 Continuous Duty Design

All equipment shall be designed for 24 hours per day, 365 days per year continuous 100 percent duty operation.

1.3.6 Design Analysis and Calculations

Design Analysis and Calculations shall include but not limited to the following items:

a. Power supply requirements for each component of the system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the worst-case loading conditions for power supplies that are not part of the component. Provide power consumption and dissipation data under normal and maximum operating conditions.

b. Cable type, size and power drop calculations for all cables connecting the components of the system according to manufacturer's instructions.

c. Definition of all interface protocols and specific preparation and application items including coordination issues.

d. Signal calculations and anticipated signal strength for various areas of the buildings.

e. Frequencies of operation and the transmission characteristics throughout the facility.

f. Amount of concurrent users per frequency and service.

1.3.7 Environmental Requirements

Equipment to be utilized indoors shall be rated for continuous duty operation under ambient environmental conditions of 35 to 120 degrees F dry

SECTION 27 05 13.01 10 Page 5 bulb and 10 to 95 percent relative humidity, noncondensing. All other equipment shall be rated for continuous operation under the ambient environmental temperature, pressure, humidity, and vibration conditions specified or normally encountered for the installed location.

1.3.8 Electrical Requirements

The equipment shall operate from an AC voltage source 105V to 130V, at a frequency of 60 Hz, plus or minus 2 percent.

1.3.9 Power Supplies

Power supplies shall provide sufficient power for worst-case conditions of system operations that could occur without signal loss or perceptible degradation.

1.3.10 Power Line Surge Protection

Power Line Surge Protection Equipment connected to AC circuits shall be protected from power line surges. Protection shall be integral to the equipment or installed as an accessory item in accordance to manufacturer's recommendations. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection. Power distribution over systems cabling shall be low voltage and limited in accordance with NFPA 70.

1.3.11 Shielding and Grounding

All products shall be shielded and grounded as required by the system design, manufacturer's instructions, 47 CFR listing and regulatory requirements.

1.3.12 System Capability and Configuration

1.3.12.1 System Capability

The RF Transponder System shall support two-way radio service from the EMS System and distribution of the first response radio system. Be capable of distribution of transmission of various signals within the hospital for various systems such as Wireless Ethernet LAN data, cell phone repeating and other FM radio repeating. Wireless access points will be Government furnished and Government Installed (GFGI) within the project facility.

The Contractor shall determine the requirements for interfacing with the Trunked Radio System which supports fire and police departments and emergency personnel.

1.3.12.2 System Configuration and Major Functional Components

The system shall consist of automatically controlled bi-directional amplifiers, conditioners, antennas, coupling devices, coaxial cables, fiber optic cabling and interference related filtering devices engineered into one tuned system that will accomplish the specified functions.

1.3.13 Performance Requirements

The RFTS shall provide coverage of the facility without degradation of the transmitted message as follows:

a. Critical Areas: Critical areas, such as the emergency command

SECTION 27 05 13.01 10 Page 6 center(s), the fire pump room(s), exit passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations, and other areas deemed critical by the AHJ, shall be provided with 99 percent floor area radio coverage.

b. General Building Areas: General building areas shall be provided with 90 percent floor area radio coverage.

1.3.13.1 System Initiation and Operation

No user controlled features are permitted on this system. The system is to be active on power up and perform as specified without any form of manual control.

1.3.13.2 Signal Processing Rates

System processing rates are real-time and occur simultaneously without interference Intermodulation effects, interference with system components echo, or disparity reception caused by active or passive components or by the transmission media shall be engineered out of the system prior to acceptance. The System shall be capable of supporting a large amount of users per frequency.

1.3.13.3 Priority

All devices coexist on the system. No channel control is permitted within the system.

1.3.13.4 Signal Strength

The system shall provide a minimum signal strength of -85dB throughout the coverage area.

1.3.13.5 Reception

Reception and transmission within the facility shall be complete without shadows or dead spots.

1.3.14 Detail Drawings

Submit Coordination Drawings as specified in the Submittals paragraph and detail drawings to scale including:

a. System block diagram, LAN diagram including all servers and interfaces, riser diagrams, wiring and schematic diagrams, run sheets including number of conductors and wire number (ID), custom assembly details, and installation details.

b. Riser diagrams shall indicate the identification number (ID) for all equipment as shown on the plan drawings.

c. Installation details shall indicate layout and mounting of equipment, equipment relationship to other parts of the work, including clearances required for maintenance and operation, and plan and elevation details that indicate the exact and totally coordinated physical location and size of each individual item of equipment.

d. Details for the custom assembly of equipment shall indicate the assembly configuration, elevations and dimensions. Typical custom

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Qualifications

1.4.1.1 General Qualifications Requirements

a. The RFTS Contractor, Installer and Manufacturer shall each have the minimum qualifications specified related to the type of system specified for this project.

b. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject the RFTS Contractor, Installer or Manufacturer based on qualifications and ability to perform specific requirements of this section. System Contractor, Installer and Manufacturer that do not have the specified qualifications shall not be acceptable and shall not be allowed to perform work of this section.

c. The RFTS Contractor shall submit documented verification of the specified qualifications as part of the Data Qualifications submittal.

The Government shall reserve the right to request, inspect and verify the references and resumes of all technical and managerial personnel assigned to the project.

d. Qualification documentation shall include, but not be limited to the information below:

1. A list of projects performed by the RFTS Contractor and Installer during the last five years explicitly involving the type system specified in this section, including:

a) Name of the facility where the work was done

b) Name, title, address and telephone number of a point of contact for the listed facility

c) Identify the make and model of system provided and total scope of work for the facility

d) The list shall be restricted to the facilities where the same type of system was installed for the same purpose provided.

2. An organizational chart of the RFTS Contractor and Installer project team that will perform the work of this section.

3. List and resumes of the principle personnel that will be assigned to the work on this project, responsibility and relationship to the project management structure. This shall include the following personnel:

a) System Project Manager

b) System Applications Designer

c) CAD Staff that will prepare submittal drawings

d) Installation technician and Supervisory Personnel

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e) Acceptance Testing Personnel

f) Training Personnel

For each individual, include education, certificate of factory training, and experience relevant to work assignment on this project.

Unrelated experience on other systems shall not be included.

4. Define the work that will be performed at locations other than the project site. Provide address and telephone number of the location where such work is to be done. This shall include but not be limited to:

a) System Project Manager

b) System Applications design and documentation

c) Testing and training plans

d) Repair and maintenance services

e) Maintenance supply warehouse

f) Training Personnel

5. Telephone number that will be answered 24/7/365 to obtain maintenance and repair parts.

6. Manufacturer's qualifications relative to production of the type system provided.

7. A letter stating that the RFTS Contractor is an authorized distributor and service organization for the provided system and amount of time the Contractor has been an authorized distributor.

8. A letter from the RFTS Manufacturer stating that the provided system satisfies the product requirements and functions in this section.

9. A letter from the RFTS Manufacturer guaranteeing the availability of parts specified.

1.4.1.2 RFTS Contractor Qualifications

a. The RFTS Contractor shall:

1. Be regularly engaged in the application design, installation, testing, training and maintenance of the type system specified in this section.

2. Have a minimum of 5 years experience providing the above services for systems having the same level of features and functions.

3. Have a minimum of 5 years as the Manufacturer or an authorized distributor and service organization for the Manufacturer of the system provided.

b. The RFTS Contractor personnel shall:

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1. Be factory trained or certified for the make and model of the system provided.

2. Have a minimum of 5 years experience performing the services specified in this section.

3. Maintain a full compliment of spare parts for the provided system and shall be able to furnish on-call maintenance 24/7/365 days per year.

c. The RFTS Installer personnel shall:

1. Be regularly engaged in the installation of the type system specified in this section.

2. The Installation Supervisor shall be factory trained or certified for the make and model of the system provided.

3. The Installation Supervisor shall have a minimum of 5 years experience providing the above services for systems having the same level of features and functions.

4. The Installation personnel shall have a minimum of 3 years experience providing the above services for systems having the same level of features and functions.

1.4.1.3 RFTS Manufacturer Qualifications

The RFTS Manufacturer shall:

a. Have a minimum of 5 years experience in producing the products and type system specified in this section.

b. Produce a system that satisfies all specified features, functions and product requirements.

c. Guarantee the availability of the replacement parts for the designed system for a minimum of 7 years from the date of final acceptance of the system by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.2 Regulatory Requirements

1.4.2.1 Products

All components shall comply with 47 CFR 15.

1.4.2.2 Design and Installation Work

All design and installation work shall comply with 47 CFR 95, UL 1778, NFPA 70 NEC, and ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A

1.4.2.3 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

a. Installed system shall comply to the EMI standards specified in 47 CFR 15 for EMI caused by electronic devices.

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c. In the event that any part of the system is certified by the FCC, and subject to CFR technical rules and standards, and are different or in addition to those set forth herein, the standard relating to these parts shall apply.

d. The installed system shall comply with current CFR standards that are applicable to the system at time of system acceptance testing.

e. In the event of a breach of representations or warranties, the System Contractor, at their own expense shall put the offending system into compliance with the current applicable CFR standards or replace the offending system with an acceptable system.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1.5.1 Protection

Store all RFTS products delivered and placed in storage with protection from the weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt and dust, or other contaminants.

1.5.2 Delivery Coordination

Coordinate deliveries with the Contracting Officer to insure a timely installation.

1.5.3 Loss Liability

The RFTS Contractor is liable for any loss due to delivery and storage problems.

1.5.4 Delivery Restrictions

No products or installation material shall be delivered to the job site more than one month prior to commencement of its installation. System products shall not leave the factory prior to six months before the time that the facility is ready for installation of the products. Obtain prior written approval of the shipping date from the Contracting Officer.

1.5.5 RFTS Contractor Responsibility

The RFTS Contractor shall be responsible for all handling and control of products provided under this contract.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

a. Each part of the system shall be installed and phased into operation as required by the project schedule.

b. Schedule and coordinate work with other trades and suppliers whose work is critical to the installation process.

c. Furnish and install items as to not cause delays in work by others.

d. Final inspection and acceptance testing shall be performed after

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1.7 WARRANTY

a. Guarantee the operational and physical integrity of the provided RFTS, including a warranty against all defects in design, equipment, materials, software, workmanship, and improper installation and adjustments, for a period of at least one year from the date that the fully operational system is accepted by the Government after satisfactory completion of final inspection and acceptance tests. This warranty shall not cover any malfunctions or damage caused by misuse, abuse or neglect. If the system Contractor or Manufacturer warranty is for a period longer than one year, the longest warranty period shall govern. The system Contractor shall furnish a warranty document with the Product Data submittal.

b. During the warranty period any maintenance, adjustments or repairs shall be made free of charge. Repair service response time shall be as specified herein under Maintenance and Repair Service. Warranty repair of minor malfunctions desired by the Government at other than normal working hours may be charged at current labor rates for the premium portion of time.

1.8 MAINTENANCE

1.8.1 Extra Materials

1.8.1.1 Off-The-Shelf Maintenance Parts

The RFTS Contractor shall guarantee that a stock of the Manufacturer's parts required for maintenance service shall be available off-the-shelf from the system Contractor or Manufacturer, and can be express delivered to the medical facility if not available locally. Parts that must be ordered from the Manufacturer for the repair of a major malfunction, as defined herein, shall be deliverable within one day after the major malfunction has been identified. Parts that must be ordered from the Manufacturer for the repair of a minor malfunction, as defined herein, shall be expressed shipped for delivery 2 days after the malfunction is identified.

1.8.1.2 Installation Spare Parts

The RFTS Contractor shall keep an adequate quantity of spare parts onsite to preclude work stoppages and to meet other contingencies that may arise prior to final inspection and acceptance.

1.8.1.3 Post Acceptance Spare Parts

a. After system acceptance by the Government, the RFTS Contractor shall recommend and furnish the minimum quantity and type of onsite spare parts as necessary to maintain the full operation of the system in case of failure.

b. Spare parts shall be maintained onsite by the RFTS Contractor during the warranty period to facilitate quick repair through plug-in module replacement of key system components, then replenished and turned over to the Government at the end of warranty period at no additional cost to the Government.

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c. The RFTS Contractor shall recommend any additional onsite spare parts deemed necessary by the Manufacturer and or the system Contractor.

Furnish to the Contracting Officer the cost of recommended additional spare components as a separate line item.

1.8.1.4 Special Tools and Equipment

Special maintenance tools, equipment and software that are uniquely required, due to the manufacturer's make or model, to install, setup, initialize, program, and maintain any component of function of the system shall be provided. Furnish and deliver, after final inspection and acceptance, to the Government one set of any special tools, equipment and software necessary.

1.8.2 Maintenance Service

a. RFTS Contractor shall perform warranty maintenance service on the system using qualified maintenance personnel that have been factory trained for the system being serviced.

b. For maintenance service after the warranty period, the RFTS Contractor shall offer a Service Agreement to the medical facility. Include a copy of the proposed Service Agreement with the Product Data submittal.

c. As authorized by the medical facility, the RFTS Contractor can utilize medical facility maintenance personnel that have been factory trained for maintenance of the provided system, for the first level of response to a call for service.

d. The RFTS Contractor shall provide an on-line diagnostic maintenance support capability as specified herein.

1.8.3 Service Availability and Response Time

a. RFTS maintenance service shall be provided 24/7/365 days per year.

Provide onsite maintenance within 8 hours after notification of a malfunction. A 24 hour answering service shall be available to receive after hour maintenance requests and dispatch on-call service personnel within the required response time.

b. Repair of a major malfunction shall be accomplished within 8 hours of the reported failure. A major malfunction shall be the failure of one of the following major functional components:

1. complete failure of any Head End or Remote Equipment

2. Failure of a power supply, exclusive of commercial ac power feed.

3. Failure of 20 percent or more of all antenna locations in the facility.

c. Repair of a minor malfunction is any failure other than a major malfunction and shall be completed within 48 hours.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 New Products

All products shall be new and free of defects.

2.1.2 Unspecified Products

a. If the provided system requires additional products that are not specified or indicated on the Telecommunications drawings, in order to satisfy the specified performance requirements for the system, then these additional components shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government.

b. The specifications are minimum requirements. If the provided system requires enhanced specifications that exceed those specified herein in order to satisfy the the specified design, configuration, capability and performance requirements, then a system with the enhanced specifications shall be provided.

2.1.3 Product Modifications

Modification of products that nullifies the UL listing or other agency approval is not permitted.

2.1.4 Identical Products

Products such as component equipment, modules, assemblies, parts and materials, of the same classification shall be identical make and model.

2.1.5 Nameplates and Equipment Markings

a. Each major component shall have the Manufacturer's name, model, and serial number on a plate secured to the equipment. All regulatory requirements such as UL and CFR shall be placed on the plate or adjacent label.

b. All controls shall be plainly and permanently labeled. Stick on marker tape is not acceptable.

c. Labels on exposed surfaces shall not be destroyed by normal housekeeping solutions used in medical facilities.

2.1.6 Mounting Alignment

Wall mounted components shall have an adjustable mounting alignment capability to compensate for improperly aligned backboxes and to ensure plumb, square, and level installation.

2.1.7 Model and Enhancements

a. The system and all product components shall be the Manufacturer's latest model, version, design, and quality in production at the time of delivery and installation.

b. Any product hardware or software enhancements that become available after delivery and installation prior to system acceptance, shall be

SECTION 27 05 13.01 10 Page 14 brought to the attention of the Contract Officer and shall be made available to the facility. If such enhancements are normally provided at no additional cost, the Government shall automatically be entitled to such enhancements. The Contracting Officer shall have the option to accept or reject such enhancements.

c. Submit a letter to the Contract Officer from the Manufacturer guaranteeing that the Manufacturer shall inform the Government of, and make available to the Government, all commercially available enhancements to the system hardware or software at the then current price. Include the letter in the Data submittal.

d. Substitutions, modifications, or improvements to a system software or hardware are permitted providing the such substitutions, modifications or improvements shall not reduce or degrade the performance or product requirements, nor violate regulatory requirements. No such substitutions, modifications or improvements shall be made without consent of the Manufacturer and Contracting Officer. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

2.1.8 Software and License

a. The Government shall be issued a nonexclusive, fully paid perpetual license to use the software provided.

b. Software maintenance that is provided to any or all other customers without charge shall be provided to the Government without charge.

2.2 BIDIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER (BDA)

a. The primary bidirectional amplifier will be located in the Headend Equipment Room

b. Any additional BDAs required by the System Application Design will be located in Comm Rooms. Floor space and AC power shall be provided. All enclosures and support equipment shall be provided and installed by the System Contractor.

2.3 ACTIVE EQUIPMENT

Provide all active equipment in the Headend Equipment Room and Comm Rooms as necessary and as required by the System Application Design except antenna interfaces located at the antenna location. Coordinate mounting locations with the Contract Officer. Provide and install all mounting materials.

2.4 ENCLOSURES

Enclosures installed indoors may be NEMA Type 1 when located in a clean dry environment, and shall be NEMA Type 12 when installed indoors in other than clean dry environment, or as shown. Enclosures installed outdoors shall be NEMA Type 4 unless otherwise shown.

2.5 OPERATING FREQUENCIES

a. The system shall be capable of processing communications signal from outside the facility, transmitted frequencies of:

1. 800 MHz and 1900 MHz CDMA.

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2. 800 MHz and 900 MHz IDEN.

3. 1900 MHz GSM.

4. UHF EMS.

5. Trunked Radio Frequencies.

b. Coordinate any additional frequencies with the Contracting Officer. All frequencies are to be re-transmitted unaltered.

c. The system shall receive from inside the facility, transmitted frequencies of, 2485 MHz Wireless LAN. All frequencies are to be re-transmitted unaltered.

d. The system shall receive from inside the facility, transmitted frequencies of, UHF for Radio Paging. All frequencies are to be re-transmitted unaltered. The RPS Contractor shall coordinate frequencies with the RFTS Contractor.

e. The system shall receive from outside the facility, transmitted frequencies for EMS. All frequencies are to be re-transmitted unaltered. EMS frequencies shall be UHF in the military band. Frequency shall be coordinated with the Base Frequency Manager.

2.6 TRANSMISSION LINES

The RFTS Contractor shall provide all required cables in accordance with the System Application Design. These cables shall meet all performance requirements, fire and environment regulations as engineered and installed by the Contractor's design. All cables installed shall be plenum rated.

2.7 INTERIOR ANTENNAS

Antenna and antenna structures shall be engineered to:

a. Meet system performance, gain, polarization and optimum radiating pattern as indicated in this specification and the System Application Design. Antennas shall be capable of receiving and radiating all frequencies capable by the RFTS whether or not the frequency is utilized.

Gain:

Polarization Circular Optimum radiating Patter Omni-directional

b. Provide all required cables in accordance with the System Application Design and engineered to the correct performance of the system.

c. Antennas shall not interfere with medical equipment or any other system in accordance with this specification.

2.8 PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

No portable receivers, transmitters or radio devices are to be provided as part of this system.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

The System Contractor shall perform a site survey to verify all field conditions, become familiarized with the work and conditions, verify dimensions, and advise the Contract Officer of any discrepancies prior to performing the work.

3.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

3.2.1 Equipment Mounting Space

Equipment mounting space, as indicated on the Telecommunications System Drawings, has been provided.

3.2.2 Electrical Power and Grounds

a. Existing electrical power on the emergency critical branch circuit has been provided by the facility construction project at a power junction box in Comm Rooms and Headend Equipment Room for:

1. Systems central equipment.

2. The system maintenance station.

3. The failure alarm annunciator panel station.

b. Reference the facility construction Electrical Drawings for details.

c. Existing ground bus bars have been provided as indicated on the Telecommunications System Drawings. Reference the facility construction Electrical Drawings for details.

d. If any new electrical power circuits are required, the RFTS System Contractor shall define and submit the new requirements to the Contracting Officer who will coordinate with the Facility Contractor.

3.3 PREPARATIONS

As a part of the project planning and system application design, and prior to the submittal of documents and plans, the Contractor shall gather the data required to design and install the system and plan the work. This shall include, but not be limited to the following data listed below in paragraph 3.3:

3.3.1 User Room Number and Names

Obtain from the Contracting Officer a list of the architectural room names and numbers as indicated on the contract documents. The system application design shall use these for all system functions, application software identifiers and as-built documentation.

3.3.2 Interfaces and Interconnections

a. Coordinate and define all interfaces and interconnections to other systems and equipment. Provide detailed specifications for electronic and physical interfaces, protocols, and physical demarcation points.

Provide as part of the Drawings and Data submittal.

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b. Interfaces and interconnections shall include:

1. RPS - Operating frequency.

2. RPS - RF Interface with a signal level determined by the vendor design.

3. FM Radio - Operating frequency.

4. FM Radio - Signal Level shall be determined by the vendor design.

5. Trunked Radio.

6. EMS - Operating frequency.

7. EMS - Signal Level shall be determined by the vendor design.

3.3.3 Call Routing

No requirement for this system.

3.3.4 Application Programming

As required for this system.

3.3.5 Planning Data

No requirement for this system.

3.4 INSTALLATION

3.4.1 General

a. Installation shall be accomplished as indicated and specified, and in accordance with acknowledged industry and professional standards and practices, and the Manufacturer's instructions.

b. Installation shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70, NFPA 69, and ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A.

c. The Installer as qualified in Paragraph QUALITY ASSURANCE subparagraph Installer Qualifications, shall install and connect all equipment and system cabling.

d. During the entire installation, the System Contractor shall maintain onsite supervision as qualified in QUALITY ASSURANCE subparagraph Installer Qualifications.

e. Provide all tools and equipment needed to install the equipment.

f. All AC power plugs shall be tightly strapped to the AC receptacle to prevent accidental unplugging of the power.

3.4.2 Equipment Installation

a. Appropriate waterproof gaskets shall be used for equipment installed in exposed areas.

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b. Central equipment shall be rack mounted in the Headend Equipment Room as indicated on the Telecommunications Drawings. Mounting of system components in any other room other than Comm Rooms and above the ceiling shall not be acceptable without written permission by the Contracting Officer.

c. System components shall be rack mounted or wall mounted. Under no circumstances will any equipment be mounted on the floor.

d. Mounted equipment shall be firmly secured in place, plumb, square and level.

e. Provide adequate equipment ventilation and adequate equipment accessibility for service and repair.

f. The Contractor shall provide roof conduit penetrations for GFGI antenna pathway. Refer to drawings for conduit size and quantity.

3.4.3 System Cabling Installation

Installation of system cabling shall be by the qualified Installer. All cables and installation of cables shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 NEC.

System cabling shall be installed without kinks, sharp bends or deformations or abrasions. System cabling shall be installed in cable trays, conduit and boxes. Coordinate the system cable routing with other cable routing of other systems to assure that there will be no EMI problems that will adversely affect the performance of this system or any other specified system. It is the responsibility of the System Contractor to notify the Contracting Officer of any routing conflicts prior to placement of cable. Firestopping shall be provided in accordance with Section 07 84

00 FIRESTOPPING.

3.4.4 Grounding

Equipment enclosures and all other non-current carrying exposed metal parts of electrical equipment shall be grounded.

3.4.5 Related Trades

Coordinate all efforts with those of related trades. In the event of any conflicts, delayed or improper preparatory work by Others, notify the Contracting Officer for resolution. The Contracting Officer decision shall be binding. The Electrical Contractor for the project shall furnish and install all cable trays, conduits, boxes, grounding system and buss bars, and all primary ac power wiring required to accommodate the installation of the system specified in this Section. Coordinate the system cable routing with the cable routing of other systems to assure that there will not be any EMI problems that will adversely affect the performance of this system or any other specified project system.

3.5 APPLICATION

3.5.1 AC Power Connections

AC power for all equipment shall be circuited to the emergency system critical branch in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 69.

The system shall be connected to the existing Emergency Power System, Life Safety Branch according to the Health Care Facility Standard. Power is

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The Contractor may use "line powered" devices in the design. Power distributed over system cabling shall be low voltage and power limited in accordance with NFPA 70.

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the active system devices requiring power are connected on the indicated electrical branch.

3.5.2 Transmission Line

Transmission lines to the roof shall be installed in the proper wireway with the outer conductor and lightening arrestor grounded to the provided grounds. Installation shall comply with NFPA 70. Any additional grounding required shall be by the System Contractor.

3.5.3 Installation Setup

The Contractor shall make all adjustments as necessary to setup the system to function in accordance with specific user requirements for the overall system.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.6.1 Inspection, Checkout and Testing Services

a. Furnish required test equipment, tools, consumable supplies, and technically qualified personnel to perform inspections, checkout and tests of installed system.

b. Qualified RFTS System Contractor personnel conducting acceptance tests shall be factory trained or certified and shall be completely knowledgeable regarding the system application design, installation, and operation.

c. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to approve the system Contractor's choice of testing personnel, and, upon rejection of any testing personnel by the Contracting Officer at any time, the system Contractor shall replace such testing personnel as soon as reasonably possible. Upon request, the system Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer the opportunity to interview and review the qualifications of each person proposed for testing work.

d. The system Contractor shall conduct all testing in accordance with submitted and approved test plans and procedure, and requirements specified herein.

e. Notification of any planned testing shall be given to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to any test, and in no case shall notice be given until after the system Contractor has received written Government approval of the test plans and procedures.

f. Inspection and testing shall be conducted during normal working hours with prior notice to the Contracting Officer so as not to interfere with orderly work processes.

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h. Any work that is enclosed or covered up before being inspected and tested shall be uncovered as required and, after it has been inspected and approved, shall be restored to its original condition at no additional cost to the Government.

i. Results of each inspection and test shall be reported in electronic and hard copy form to the Contracting Officer.

3.6.2 Periodic Inspection and Testing

All work and workmanship shall be subject to inspection and testing as requested by the Contracting Officer at any and all times during preparation and installation. The Contracting Officer, in his or her sole discretion, may reject defective work and workmanship and require its correction. The Government right to inspect, test, and reject, or its failure to exercise such right, as provided herein, shall in no way diminish the System Contractor's duty to inspect and reject work as necessary to comply fully with the requirements of the contract documents.

3.6.3 System Readiness Checks

Prior to the start of system testing and validation, the system shall be brought into complete working order in full compliance with specified requirements, system application design, and all setup requirements, including programming and adjustments. Then the System Contractor shall perform system readiness checks to certify that the system is ready for testing and validation.

3.6.4 Integrated Performance Testing

Perform all necessary performance testing of interoperability of the telecommunications systems with each other, and with other building systems (e.g. emergency power). Such testing is to demonstrate full integration and/or interface of systems and to demonstrate they function as a comprehensive system where necessary.

3.6.5 Final Inspection and Acceptance Testing

a. Acceptance tests of the installed system shall be phased in accordance with the project phasing schedule.

b. After installation for each phase has been completed, and the system components installed during the phase have been completely inspected and checked out, the system Contractor shall conduct acceptance tests in accordance with the approved Acceptance Test Plan.

c. The system Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when the installation of a system is completed and operating in accordance with specifications and ready for final inspection and acceptance testing.

d. Draft As-Built System Drawings, and O&M manuals shall be made available by the system Contractor for use during performance of final inspection and acceptance testing. Final inspection or acceptance testing shall not be scheduled nor performed without this documentation.

e. The system Contractor shall demonstrate proper installation and performance of each phase of the system is in full compliance with all

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f. Final acceptance tests shall demonstrate that the system operates in full accordance with all specified requirements for the system. Each system operating mode shall be demonstrated to perform as specified by operation of each individual system component under simulated normal system loading.

g. Upon successful completion of all phased final acceptance tests, and 30 calendar days of consecutive operation in accordance with specified requirements without the occurrence of any major malfunctions, the system Contractor shall submit the final acceptance test report, including certificates of compliance stating that all specified requirements and conditions have been satisfied. The effective date for completion of the final system acceptance shall be the date when the system has satisfied the 30 days of operation without a major malfunction as specified above.

3.6.5.1 Acceptance Test Procedure

a. Final acceptance tests shall demonstrate that the system operates in full accordance with all specified requirements, system application design, and user setup requirements for the system. Each system operating mode shall be demonstrated to perform as required by operation of each individual system component under normal or simulated normal system conditions.

b. Testing shall include, but not be limited to, the following tests to demonstrate all requirements:

1. Operation under ac power failure conditions. Include demonstration of UPS capability under normal power loading conditions, and operation under emergency power conditions.

2. Signal quality under worst-case loading conditions of low voltage power supplies.

3. Operation of electronic supervision circuitry.

4. Operation of 100 percent of all components.

5. All interface functions.

6. Place and test device from inside to the facility to other mobile devices within the facility. Place and test devices from inside the facility to other mobile devices outside of the facility.

Place and test devices from outside of the facility to other mobile devices within the facility. Each inside/outside test shall be done a minimum of 10 times from various points selected by the Hospital IT Staff.

7. All test points shall be selected at power tapering location (worst case scenario).

8. A test shall be considered as "Passed" if the device successfully connects and message is transferred without error. A pass rate of 100 percent shall be required.

9. All coax cables shall be sweep tested for all frequencies the

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c. Required Testing Equipment for Frequency and Signal Strength shall include but not limited to:

1. Time Domain Reflectometer

2. Power Meter

3. Power Sensor

4. Frequency Counter and Generator

5. Spectrum Analyzer

3.6.6 Corrective Action for Rejected Work

a. All deficiencies shall be corrected at no additional cost to the Government and another inspection and test performed as necessary to demonstrate compliance with all requirements to the Contracting Officer.

b. All corrective action shall be completed in a reasonable time consistent with project schedules and acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

c. If, after 30 calendar days from the start of acceptance testing, the system or any equipment component thereof fails to demonstrate complete and proper performance, the Government shall have the right to return the total system or any equipment component to the System Contractor.

The System Contractor shall refund…