Network Cabling Services
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services in support of the Puget Sound VA Health Care System, located in Seattle and American Lake (Tacoma) Washington.
The Government s Cable Infrastructure Project requires a TYCO ELECTRONICS Systems structured cabling system, or equal. The cabling system shall be backed by a Tyco Electronics 25-Year System Warranty. The system warranty shall be facilitated by the Contractor and be established between the Government and Tyco Electronics.
The successful Contractor is required to furnish all labor, supervision, tooling, miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables for each cabling system installed. The successful Contractor s must have their main or a field office within the State of Washington and the Contractor will have been performing similar type and size of installation for 5 years. The Contractor shall maintain current status with the warranting manufacturer, including all training requirements, for the duration of the Cable Infrastructure Project. The Contractor shall staff each installation crew with the appropriate number of trained personnel, in accordance with their manufacturer/warranty contract agreement, to support the Tyco Electronics 25-Year System Warranty requirements. After installation, the Contractor shall submit all documentation to support the warranty in accordance with the manufacturer s warranty requirements, including test results, and to apply for said warranty on behalf of the Government. The system warranty will cover the components and labor associated with the repair/replacement of any failed link as a result of a defective product when a valid warranty claim is submitted within the warranty period.
Scope
This document defines the cabling system and subsystem components to include cable, termination hardware, supporting hardware, and miscellany that Government will furnish to install a complete telecommunications system supporting voice and data. The intent of this document is to provide all pertinent information to allow the vendor to bid the labor, supervision, tooling, and miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables to install a complete system. However, it is the responsibility of the vendor to propose any and all items required for a complete system if not identified in the BOM attached to this specification.
2.0 Telecommunications System Requirements
2.1 Facilities Description
The Data cabling system shall ensure efficient data signal transmission up to 200MHz performance in compliance to ANSI/TIA/EIA/568-B for Category 6 Systems. The system shall ensure efficient operation from patch panels in the telecommunications room to the workstation outlets. System shall be designed and approved for use below raised access floor systems and above drop ceiling spaces.
Cabling system is based on home run cabling requirements. Distribution is achieved above or below ceiling or access floor through use of individual 4-pair Category 6 rated cables and components. The cable will distribute telecommunication signals from patch panels and connecting blocks located in the telecommunications room.
Horizontal Distribution Subsystem
Telecommunications Outlets
Each telecommunications outlet (TO) location, unless otherwise noted, shall be provided with four TYCO ELECTRONICS Category 6 plenum UTP cables. Each Category 6 UTP cable shall be terminated on an 8-position, 8-conductor Category 6 UTP modular jack to the T568B wiring code.
The TO faceplates, unless otherwise noted, shall be mounted to single gang boxes, box eliminators, surface mount boxes and/or floor monuments (provided by a 3rd party) as required.
Exceptions to the standard telecommunications outlet (TO):
Bedroom TO locations will receive: 1 voice, 1 data
WAP TO locations will receive: 1 data (yellow cable)
ZT voice TO locations will receive: 1 voice w/ 3 coiled in ceiling
3.1.1 Product Specifications
3.1.1.1 RJ45 Category 6 Connectors for Voice Circuits
UTP modular jacks for voice circuits shall be un-keyed, 4-pair, RJ-45, Category 6, and shall fit in a .790" X .582" opening. Modular jacks shall terminate using 110-style pc board connectors, color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each modular jack shall be wired to T568B. The 110-style insulation displacement connectors shall be capable of terminating 22-24 AWG solid or 24 AWG stranded conductors. The insulation displacement contacts shall be paired with additional space between pairs to improve crosstalk performance. Modular jacks shall utilize a secondary PC board separate from the signal path for crosstalk compensation.
Modular jacks shall be compatible with the TYCO ELECTRONICS SL Series Termination Tool part number 1725150-1. Modular jacks shall be UL Listed under file number E81956. Modular voice jacks shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1-1375055-1. (Ivory)
RJ45 Category 6 Connectors for Data Circuits
Category 6 modular (data) jacks shall be un-keyed 4-pair and shall meet the Category 6 performance requirements. Modular jacks shall fit in a .790" X .582" opening. Modular jacks shall be terminated using a non-impact termination tool to eliminate connector damage and promote consistent terminations. The jacks shall be color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each jack shall be wired to T568B. Modular jacks shall be UL Listed under file number E81956.
Modular jacks shall be compatible with the TYCO ELECTRONICS SL Series Termination Tool part number 1725150-1. Modular jacks shall be UL Listed under file number E81956. Modular data jacks shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1375055-5 (orange).
3.1.1.3 Modular Jack Termination Tooling
Termination of modular jacks at every TO shall be completed using a hand tool which employs a fully repeatable, self-centering, non-impact mechanical termination process. This process shall simultaneously cut and terminate all 8 conductors to the modular jack. This hand tool shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1725150-1.
3.1.1.4 Modular Furniture Outlets
Modular furniture shall be examined for compatibility with TYCO ELECTRONICS Flex-Mode style faceplates. FLEX-MODE faceplates shall be made of polycarbonate molding compound and be black in color. Modular furniture faceplates shall contain four Category 6 UTP jacks. The faceplate shall be mounted in the appropriate knockout in the furniture channel. Modular furniture faceplates shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1933134-1.
Description
Port Count
Black
Modular Furniture Faceplate, Flush
4
1933134-1
3.1.1.5 Wall Faceplates
Work area wall outlets shall be constructed utilizing white or electrical ivory, Standard, single gang, 4-Port faceplates. Data/voice outlets shall be loaded with modular jacks. Faceplates shall contain label windows for proper labeling identification. Faceplates shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 558088-3 for white or 1-558088-1 for electrical ivory. Confirm building trim color during the submittal process.
3.1.2 Telecommunications Outlet Installation
All outlets shall be installed in the following manner.
Cables shall be coiled in the in-wall or surface-mount boxes if adequate space is present to house the cable coil without exceeding the manufacturer s bend radius
In hollow wall installations where box-eliminators are used, excess wire can be stored in the wall
No more than 12 of slack shall be stored in an in-wall box, modular furniture raceway, or insulated walls
Three feet of excess slack may be neatly coiled and stored in the ceiling above each drop location in addition to slack stored in wall boxes and hollow wall spaces.
In addition, each cable type shall be terminated as indicated below.
Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with the recommendations made in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B document, manufacturer s recommendations and/or best industry practices
Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 0.25 inch for connecting hardware
Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not be less than 4 times the outside diameter of the cable
The cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to the termination point
Voice jacks, unless otherwise noted in drawings, shall be located in the top position(s) of each faceplate
Voice jacks in horizontally oriented faceplates shall occupy the left-most position(s).
Modem jacks shall be considered the last voice jack in the sequence
Data jacks shall occupy the bottom position(s) on the faceplate
Data jacks in horizontally oriented faceplates shall occupy the right-most position(s).
3.2 Horizontal Distribution Cable
3.2.1 Product Specifications
3.2.1.1 Horizontal Cabling for Voice Circuits
Horizontal cabling shall be 23 AWG, 4-pair UTP; NEC/NFPA CMP rated and be independently verified for compliance. Cable performance shall be independently verified by ETL and shall meet or exceed all TIA/EIA and ISO Category 6 requirements.
Cable jacketing shall be white and shall be lead-free. Cable shall be supplied in reels inside boxes. Cable shall be independently verified for flammability by UL and listed under file number E138034 and shall comply with NEC article 800 and NFPA 70; CMP (NFPA 262). Horizontal cable shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 219567-2.
Description
NEC/NFPA
Rating
Packaging
Part Numbers
White
Blue
Category 6 UTP Cable,
4-Pair
CMR
Reel in box
219560-2
219560-6
CMP
Reel in box
219567-2
219567-6
Horizontal Cabling for Data Circuits
Category 6 Cabling: Plenum
Horizontal cabling shall be 23 AWG, 4-pair UTP, UL/NEC/NFPA CMP rated, with a plenum-rated jacket. Individual conductors shall be FEP insulated. Cable jacketing shall be lead-free. Cable shall meet the performance requirements listed in Table 2 in addition to all other standard Category 6 performance requirements. Cable shall be supplied in reel-in-box. Cable shall be safety listed to NFPA 262/UL910. Cable shall be UL Listed for safety, and UL verified for performance as well as be a part of the UL verification program. TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 219567-6 (where X denotes color and reeling)
Exception: WAP locations must have AMP Category 6 cable in Yellow
Description
NEC/NFPA
Rating
Packaging
Part Numbers
White
Blue
Yellow
Category 6 UTP Cable,
4-Pair
CMR
Reel in box
219560-2
219560-6
219560-8
CMP
Reel in box
219567-2
219567-6
219567-8
Insertion Loss (Attenuation) dB/100m
NEXT (dB)
Cat6 CMR
Cat6 CMP
Cat6 CMR
Cat6 CMP
Frequency MHz
Standard
Maximum
Typical
Maximum
Typical
Standard
Minimum
Typical
Minimum
Typical
0.772
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.5
76.0
80.0
87.0
86.0
93.0
1
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.7
74.3
78.0
86.0
85.0
92.0
4
3.8
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
65.3
68.0
77.0
73.0
82.0
8
5.3
5.3
5.0
4.9
4.8
60.8
67.0
76.0
72.0
81.0
10
6.0
5.8
5.5
5.6
5.4
59.3
66.0
72.0
71.0
76.0
16
7.6
7.4
7.0
7.1
6.9
56.2
66.0
70.0
70.0
75.0
20
8.5
8.4
7.9
7.9
7.7
54.8
55.0
64.0
66.0
68.0
25
9.5
9.2
8.9
8.4
8.7
53.3
55.0
62.0
59.0
66.0
31.25
10.7
10.3
10.1
9.9
9.8
51.9
55.0
65.0
59.0
69.0
62.5
15.4
14.8
14.5
14.4
14.3
47.4
54.0
61.0
57.0
65.0
100
19.8
18.7
18.5
18.8
18.5
44.3
52.0
56.0
55.0
60.0
200
29.0
27.0
27.8
27.9
27.5
39.8
50.0
52.0
53.0
56.0
250
32.8
30.5
32.0
31.8
31.3
38.3
48.0
52.0
52.0
56.0
300
36.4
33.5
35.0
35.5
34.9
37.1
45.0
51.0
48.0
55.0
350
39.8
37.0
37.0
38.9
36.3
36.1
42.0
49.0
45.0
52.0
400
43.0
39.3
40.1
41.1
39.6
35.3
39.0
45.0
42.0
49.0
500
48.9
44.3
46.2
48.6
45.4
33.8
38.0
43.0
41.0
46.0
550
51.8
46.4
49.0
51.7
48.3
33.2
37.0
40.0
40.0
43.0
600
54.5
49.5
51.2
54.5
50.8
32.6
34.0
33.0
37.0
35.0
Table 2
3.2.2 Horizontal Distribution Cable Installation
Cable shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations and best industry practices
Cable raceways shall not be filled greater than the NEC maximum fill for the particular raceway type
As an aid, TYCO ELECTRONICS will provide the recommended data due to cable sizes becoming extremely large
Cables shall be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination (no splices) unless specifically addressed in this document
Where cable splices are allowed, they shall be in accessible locations and housed in an enclosure intended and suitable for the purpose
The cable s minimum bend radius of 4 times the cable diameter and maximum pulling tension of 25 lbs. shall not be exceeded
If a J-hook or trapeze system is used to support cable bundles all horizontal cables shall be supported at a maximum of four-foot intervals - at no point shall cable(s) rest on acoustic ceiling grids or panels
Horizontal distribution cables shall be bundled in groups of not greater than 40 cables (cable bundle quantities in excess of 40 cables may cause deformation of the bottom cables within the bundle)
Cable shall be installed above fire-sprinkler and systems and shall not be attached to the system or any ancillary equipment or hardware
The cabling system and support hardware shall be installed so that it does not obscure any valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other control devices
Cables shall not be attached to ceiling grid or lighting support wires
Where light support for drop cable legs is required, the Contractor shall install clips to support the cabling
Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation shall be replaced by the Contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to the Government.
Cables shall be identified by a self-adhesive label in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification
Unshielded twisted pair cable shall be installed so that there are no bends less than four times the cables outside diameter (4 X cable O.D.) at any point in the run
Pulling tension on 4-pair UTP cables shall not exceed 25-pounds for a single cable or cable bundle
3.3 Horizontal Termination Hardware
3.3.1 Product Specifications
Horizontal Termination for Voice Circuits
Patch panels shall have a capacity of 24 ports and be 1U of rack space high. Ports shall be blank to accept snap-in unshielded RJ45 jacks in four snap-in interface housings, six jacks per housing. Patch panel base shall be constructed of 16 gauge cold rolled steel and powder coated with a polyurethane finish. Interface housings shall be constructed of UL 94V-0 rated Poly(p-phenylene oxide) and provide space for port identification labeling. Patch panel shall be AMP Part Number
SL Series Category 6 Patch Panel 24 Port Straight: 1375014-2
Category 6 SL Series modular (data) jacks used in the Multimedia Jack Patch Panels shall be un-keyed 4-pair and shall fit in a .790" X .582" opening. Modular jacks shall be terminated using a non-impact termination tool to eliminate connector damage and promote consistent terminations. The jacks shall be color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each jack shall be wired to T568B. Modular jacks shall be UL Listed under file number E81956.
Exception: All ZT TO locations will have (1) Category 6 cable terminating to the existing 110 XC frame (in lieu of the above patch panel)
In closets where 110 punch-down blocks are used, voice drops will be terminated following the same method as the current terminations.
Horizontal Termination for Data Circuits
Patch panels shall have a capacity of 48 ports and be 2U of rack space high. Ports shall be blank to accept snap-in unshielded RJ45 jacks in four snap-in interface housings, six jacks per housing. Patch panel base shall be constructed of 16 gauge cold rolled steel and powder coated with a polyurethane finish. Interface housings shall be constructed of UL 94V-0 rated Poly(p-phenylene oxide) and provide space for port identification labeling. Patch panel shall be AMP Part Number
SL Series Category 6 Patch Panel 48 Port Straight: 1375015-2
Category 6 SL Series modular (data) jacks used in the Multimedia Jack Patch Panels shall be unkeyed 4-pair and shall fit in a .790" X .582" opening. Modular jacks shall be terminated using a non-impact termination tool to eliminate connector damage and promote consistent terminations. The jacks shall be color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each jack shall be wired to T568B. Modular jacks shall be UL Listed under file number E81956.
In closets where 110 punch-down blocks are used, Data drops will terminate using the same method as the current drops.
3.3.1.3 Horizontal and Vertical Cable Management
The Contractor shall supply and install one (1) Neat-Patch (or equivalent) horizontal wire management panel for each for each 48 port data patch panel and one for each 24 port voice drop panel. Contractor shall take great care to route cabling and ensure clearance for maintenance.
Neat-Patch part number used when mounting below each 48 port data patch panel or 24/48 port voice panel; NP2K648-X.
3.3.1.4 Modular Jack Termination Tooling
Termination of individual modular jacks ports for each patch panel shall be completed using a hand tool which employs a fully repeatable, self-centering, non-impact mechanical termination process. This process shall simultaneously cut and terminate all 8 conductors to the modular jack. The pair untwist will be maintained at .25 . This hand tool shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1725150-1.
3.3.2 Horizontal Cross-Connect Installation
Copper termination and management hardware shall be installed in the following manner:
Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with the recommendations made in the TIA/EIA-568-B document, manufacturer s recommendations and/or best industry practices
Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 0.25 inch for connecting hardware
Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside diameter of the cable
Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks
Each panel or block shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point of cable entrance into the rack or frame
The cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to the termination point
Each cable shall be clearly labeled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a location that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties
Cable labels shall not be obscured from view
4.0 Backbone Distribution Subsystem
4.1 Main Cross-Connect and Telecommunications Rooms
The MC and each TR, unless otherwise noted, shall house both voice and data backbone cabling and active equipment to support networking requirements. The MC shall be the main point of entry (ER) for outside services as well as main distribution point for all Building internal backbone cabling. Each TR will receive both voice and data backbone cabling from the MC. The data backbone into the building (form the campus) shall consist of an TYCO ELECTRONICS 50micron Laser Optimized Multi-Mode fiber optic cable, (2) AMPNETCONNECT Laser Optimized Multi-Mode fiber optic cable(s), and an TYCO ELECTRONICS Single Mode fiber optic cable connectivity both housed in rack-mount fiber optic enclosures. The voice backbone shall consist of Category 3 cable terminated on wall-mount 110Connect XC cross-connect frames.
From the MC, each TR will be connected with a 12 strand Laser Optimized Multi-Mode fiber optic cable, a 6 strand Single Mode fiber optic cable, and a high pair count copper cable. (specifics to follow)
4.1.1 Product Specifications
4.1.1.1 Backbone Cross-Connect for Voice Circuits
Backbone cross-connects for voice connectivity shall be wall-mount 110Connect XC frames. Wall-mount frames shall be field-terminated 110Connect XC frame kits which include frame, blocks, bottom trough, horizontal wire troughs, connecting blocks, and designation strips. Wire management frames shall be mounted between adjacent vertical frames to provide wire management of cross-connect wire. Frames and bottom troughs shall be constructed of carbon steel, light almond in color. Wiring blocks, connecting blocks and horizontal troughs shall be constructed of polycarbonate molding compound. Wiring blocks shall be marked black every fifth pair. Connecting block terminals shall be constructed of phosphor bronze, plated with a minimum of 150B5in of tin-lead over a 50B5in minimum nickel under plate. Combinations of 300 pair frames shall be used as required by the backbone pair counts to be terminated in a given closet and the MC. Backbone frames shall employ 5-pair connecting blocks on each 25-pair row.
Each TR will receive a high pair count cable from the MC. These cables will first be terminated to a TYCO ELECTRONICS wall frame before being extended to a 25 port Category 3 patch panel mounted within the 7 rack by the contractor.
Within the MC, the cable(s) from the TR will overlay onto the incoming (OSP) cable.
When entering the MC, Backbone Cable will terminate to a series of protection units before being extended onto the AMP Cross Connect Frames:
PROTECTED ENTRANCE TERMINALS
Part number: 1880ENA1/NSC-100G
1. Wall mounts protector panel with 110 connector input and output.
2. Provide and install the gas tube modules. Type Analog: 3B1e
The backbone voice cross-connects shall be constructed using TYCO ELECTRONICS frame kits part number 569855-1 and cable management frames part number 569851-1 (see Table 50).
(2) 300 pair kits in the MC and (1) 300 pair kit in each TR (569855-1)
(1) XC Management Frame between XC Frames in the MC (569851-1)
Description
Connecting Blocks
Part Numbers
110Connect XC Cross-Connect Frame Kits
5-Pair
569855-1
110Connect XC Cable Management Frame
-
569851-1
4.1.1.2 BACKBONE Cross-Connect for Data Circuits
The MC/ER of this structure will receive an OSP rated Laser Optimized Multi-Mode fiber optic cable, (2) OSP rated Laser Optimized Multi-Mode fiber optic cable(s), and a OSP rated Single Mode fiber optic cable from the specified location.
Once inside the MC/ER of the new structure, the OSP rated Multi-Mode and Single Mode fiber optic cables will terminate into a 4U rack-mount enclosure providing protection for the terminated fibers.
Each TR will be connected back to the MC with a 12 strand Laser Optimized 50 Micron Multi-Mode and a 6 strand Single Mode fiber optic cable. Within the MC, all of these incoming data backbone connections will be made within one 4U fiber enclosure while on the TR end, each room will require (1) 1U fiber optic enclosure for termination.
Duplex XG 850nm LO 50/125um LC connectors shall be no-epoxy/no-polish and terminate with 900um tight-buffered fiber. LC connectors shall meet TIA/EIA-568-C.3 standards.
Duplex Single Mode LC connectors shall be no-epoxy/no-polish.
LC connectors in the TR and MC shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number [(See Table 51)]. LC connector performance requirements are listed in Table 52.
Duplex LC Connector
No-Epoxy/No-Polish
No-Epoxy/No-Polish
LO 50/125um
Single Mode
Duplex
6754485-4
6754484-1
Table 51
LC Connector Part Numbers
Test Description
FOTP
Requirement
(dB)
Visual and Mechanical Inspection
13
TIA/EIA-604-10
Intermateability
Attenuation
34
?0.75
Return Loss
107
?-20
Low Temperature (00C for 4 days)
188
?0.3 change
Temperature Life (550C for 14 days)
7
?0.3 change
Humidity (90 to 95% @ 400C for 4 days)
5
?0.3 change
Table 52
LC performance Characteristics
Each LC connector shall be held by an LC duplex coupler snap-in adapter plate. Adapter plates shall be installed into rack-mount fiber optic enclosure. LC duplex snap-in adapter plates shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1374463-5 for Laser Optimized Multi-Mode and 1374463-1 for Single Mode LC connectors.
LC Adapter Color
Part Number
Fiber Count
Duplex Port Count
Aqua
1374463-5
12
6
Blue
1374463-1
12
6
Table 53
LC Adapter Plates
The fiber optic enclosures shall be mounted in 19 x 7 rack(s). Fiber optic enclosures shall be capable of containing all LC duplex connectors. Fiber optic enclosures shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number(s) 1348876-4 for the TR s and (2ea) 559552-2 for the MC (see Table 54). Each 4U fiber patch enclosure shall be separated vertically on the rack by a 2U rack-mount fiber management enclosure. Fiber management enclosures shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number 1435808-1. Fiber service loops shall be contained in 2U rack-mount fiber management enclosures. For management of fiber jumpers, each rack mount enclosure will need to be mounted above or below one AMP HZ wire manager, part # 1933532-1
Description
Fiber Count
Port Count
Rack Units
Part Numbers
Rack Mount Enclosure
1U
1348876-4
4U (Arm)
1435558-1
4U
559552-2
Rack Mount Fiber Management Enclosure, Holds Excess loops of Fiber Cable or Patch Cords
-
-
2U
1435808-1
4.1.2 Backbone Cross-Connect Installation
Copper termination and management hardware shall be installed in the following manner.
Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with the recommendations made in the TIA/EIA-568-B document, manufacturer s recommendations and/or best industry practices
Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside diameter of the cable
Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks
Each panel or block shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point of cable entrance into the rack or frame
The cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to the termination point
Each cable shall be clearly labeled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a location that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties
Cable labels shall not be obscured from view
Fiber optic termination hardware shall be installed in the following manner.
Fiber slack shall be neatly coiled within the fiber termination enclosures or in rack-mount fiber management enclosures
No slack loops shall be allowed external to the fiber enclosure(s)
Each cable shall be individually attached to the respective termination panel by mechanical means
The cable strength member(s) shall be securely attached the cable strain relief bracket in the panel
Each fiber cable shall be stripped upon entering the termination panel and the individual fibers routed in the termination panel
Each cable shall be clearly labeled at the entrance to the termination panel
Cable labels shall not be obscured from view
Dust caps shall be installed on the connectors and couplings at all times unless physically connected
4.2 Backbone Cabling
4.2.1 Product Specifications
4.2.1.1 Backbone Cabling for Voice Circuits
Outside Plant Voice Backbone Cabling to the structure
Inter-Building Cable: Duct/Burial type
Gauge: 24 Gauge solid copper conductors
Fill: Flooded
Outer Jacket: black linear low-density polyethylene
Shield: Corrugated 8 mm aluminum
Armor: None
DC resistance: 8.7 /Km, maximum average DC resistance unbalanced at 1.5%
Mutual Capacitance: at 1khz shall be 5.15 pf/Km with a maximum unbalanced capacitance (pair to ground) of 57.4 pf/Km
Cable shall meet or exceed 10BASE-T testing requirements for attenuation, impedance, worst pair loss NEXT, FEXT, EFLEXT.
Vault/Vault Cable: Duct/Burial type
Gauge: 24 Gauge solid copper conductors
Fill: Flooded
Outer Jacket: black linear low-density polyethylene
Shield: Corrugated 8 mm aluminum
Armor: None
DC resistance: 8.7 /Km, maximum average DC resistance unbalanced at 1.5%
Mutual Capacitance: at 1khz shall be 5.15 pf/Km with a maximum unbalanced capacitance (pair to ground) of 57.4 pf/Km
Cable shall meet or exceed 10BASE-T testing requirements for attenuation, impedance, worst pair loss NEXT, FEXT, EFLEXT.
Pair Count: 200
Suggested splicing equipment:
Splice Closures:
Armadillo type
Part # 8006246 or equal w/ preformed end caps (8003516, 8006246, or equal)
Splicing Modules
3M or Lucent: 710 type
3M:MS2
3m - SCOTCHLOK Connectors
AMP Pic-abond type
Splicing Tape
3M LR or VM
Grounding Connectors (Bonding)
Scotchlok 4460s
Straps and Supports
As required using Armadillo components
Cable Cleaner
D-Gel or Hydrosol wipes or liquid
Voice Backbone Cabling within the structure to each TR
Voice backbone cabling shall be 24 AWG, 100-pair UTP, UL/NEC CMR or CMP rated depending on structure s requirements. Cable shall be third party verified to comply with TIA Category 3 requirements.
Voice backbone cables shall be terminated first to cross connect frames (section 4.1.1.1) and then extended to rack mount Category 3 patch panels. Patch panels wired per the wiring specification of the PBX system at one pair per port. Patch panels shall terminate the building cabling on 110-style insulation displacement connectors.
Voice Backbone Termination Hardware:
Category 3 110Connect patch panel, 25-port, Part No. ADC 7022 4 001-25
4.2.1.2 Backbone Cabling for Data Circuits
An Outdoor rated, Laser Optimized 50 micron Multi-Mode Fiber Optic cable and Laser Optimized 50 Micron Multi-Mode FO cable will connect the Campus Server room to the new MC/ER within the Building. An Outdoor rated, Single Mode Fiber Optic cable will connect the Campus Server Room to the new MC/ER within the Building.
Single Mode: 0-1664190-5 or 0-1664172-5 or 0-1664105-5
50/125 LOF: 8-1664197-5 or 8-1664179-5 or 8-1664112-5
50/125 LOF: 8-1664215-5 or 8-1664164-5 or 8-1664096-5
A twelve strand laser optimized multi-mode fiber optic cable and a 6 strand single mode fiber optic cable shall be utilized to provide backbone data connectivity between the MC of the new building and each individual TR within the facility. Each subunit shall contain twelve tight-buffered 50-micron fibers surrounded by aramid strength members and a yellow PVC jacket. The cable shall have a UL rating of OFNR (Riser) or OFNP (Plenum) depending on building requirements.
The armored optical fiber cable shall be TYCO ELECTRONICS part number:
OFNP (armored plenum) OFNP (plenum)
Single Mode 4-1777121-7 (armored) or 0-1664037-6 (requires innerduct)
50/125 LOF 3-1777117-7 (armored) or 8-1664051-9 (requires innerduct)
OFNR (riser)
Single Mode n/a 0-1664036-6 (requires innerduct)
50/125 LOF n/a 8-1664050-9 (requires innerduct)
The Contractor shall provide innerduct for all backbone fiber runs unless using Armored fiber optic cable. This innerduct will be Plenum or Riser rated depending on building requirements. (see drawings)
4.2.2 Backbone Cable Installation
All backbone cables shall be installed in the following manner.
Backbone cables shall be installed separately from horizontal distribution cables
Where cables are housed in conduits, the backbone and horizontal cables shall be installed in separate conduits or in separate innerduct(s) within conduits
Where cables are installed in an air return plenum, the cable shall be installed in conduit, or plenum cable shall be installed in a plenum innerduct to provide protection to the cable
Where backbone cables and distribution cables are installed in a cable tray or wire-way, backbone cables shall be installed first and bundled separately from the horizontal distribution cables
5.0 Work Area and Cross-Connect Cable Assemblies
5.1 Cable Assemblies
5.1.1 Product Specifications
5.1.1.1 Cable Assemblies for Voice Circuits
All assemblies for voice at the workstation will be handled by the Government s phone vendor
All assemblies related to voice in the closet will be handled by the NeatPatch product/part number
Cable Assemblies for Horizontal Data Circuits
Patch cords used at the workstation shall be Category 6, 4-pair assemblies. Patch cords shall be factory-assembled by the manufacturer of the cabling system. Each workstation shall require one 10-foot Category 6 patch cord. The phone cords shall be provided by the Government.
In the telecommunications room, all Category 6 patch cords will be handled as part of the Neat Patch solution.
TYCO ELECTRONICS Patch Cords:
Cat 6 Patch Cable, 10 ft., Black Part #: 1-219884-0
5.1.1.3 Cable Assemblies for Backbone Data Circuits
Provide (2) 1m Duplex 50 micron Laser Optimized fiber patch cord for every 12 strands installed. (each end)
Provide (2) 1m Duplex Single Mode fiber patch cord for every 12 strands installed. (each end)
6.0 Telecommunications Spaces
The telecommunication closets shall house racks, voice termination fields and required cable routing hardware. Racks shall be placed in a manner that will allow a minimum of 3 feet of clearance from the front and rear mounting surfaces and on one side. If one mounting rail of the rack is placed against a wall, the mounting rail shall be no closer than 6 to the wall to allow room for vertical management. Where there is more than one rack, the racks shall be ganged with vertical management hardware to provide InterBay management. Ganged rack frames will be placed in a manner that will allow a minimum of 3 feet of clearance from the front and rear mounting surfaces and on one side of the ganged assembly.
Voice termination fields shall be mounted on 4 x 8 x .75 virgin fire retardant plywood, unless otherwise noted in drawings. Conduits with 4 minimum diameter shall be used in all closets. The Contractor shall provide innerduct for all backbone fiber runs unless using armored fiber optic cable. Contractor shall provide required ladder and wall-mount management rings to properly support and dress cables from conduits to racks and frames.
6.1 Installation Specifications
Racks shall be installed in the following manner.
Racks shall be securely attached to the concrete floor using 3/8 hardware
All racks shall be grounded to the telecommunications ground bus bar in accordance with Section 9.0 of this document
Rack mount screws (#12-24) not used for installing fiber panels and other hardware shall be bagged and left with the rack upon completion of the installation
Voice termination fields shall be mounted on 4 x 8 x .75 virgin plywood that is mounted vertically at 12 A.F.F.
6.2 Specific equipment
Horizontal cabling racks shall be standard EIA 19 wide x 7 tall telecommunications racks. They are to be self-supporting and constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum with a black painted finish. Racks shall be Chatsworth part number 55053-703.
Vertical cable managers shall be designed to install on a standard EIA 19 x 7 telecommunications rack. Vertical wire management style is Chatsworth part number 30162-703
Equipment racks in the Telecommunications Room will be populated with the top slot the fiber LIU, second slot 48 port data patch panel, third slot Neat-Patch wire management, fourth slot the Government provided 48 port data switch, fifth slot Neat-Patch wire management, sixth slot 48 port data patch panel. Thence forth data patch panel- Neat-Patch wire management- data switch- Neat-Patch wire management- data patch panel.2. For the voice rack, first slot 25 port CAT3 backbone patch panel, second slot Neat-Patch wire management, third slot 24 port CAT5E voice drop panel and continue on backbone patch-wire management-voice drop patch etc. In the case where there is no 24 port CAT5E patch panel to go along with the backbone patch panel, leave space for one 24 port CAT5E patch panel following the Neat-Patch wire management for each backbone patch panel.
6.3 CATV INSTALLATION
Provide (1) RG-6 dual shield (or better) coaxial cable at each location shown on the drawing. (CMP or CMR based on building requirements)
Home-run each CATV TO cable back to the MC or closest TR for termination to 8 way splitters.
Provide and install 8 way splitters within MC and TRs and mount to backboard within designated closet.
Install RG-6 dual shield coaxial cable between closets to complete the CATV system.
6.4 OVERHEAD PAGING SYSTEM
Installation of overhead paging speakers DuKane 5A607 or equivalent system at each location shown on the construction drawings.
Install the appropriate speaker cabling to the correct TR that feeds that area.
Terminate speaker cabling to backboard for future cross connect.
Install Bogen TPU100B Paging Amplifier or equivalent system in each TR.
Terminate speaker wiring between the TRs and the MC to complete the paging system.
7.0 Cabling System Testing
All cables and termination hardware shall be 100% tested for defects in installation and to verify cable performance under installed conditions. All conductors and fibers of each installed cable shall be verified useable by the Contractor prior to system acceptance. Any defect in the cabling system installation including but not limited to cable, connectors, feed-through couplers, patch panels, and connector blocks shall be repaired or replaced in order to ensure 100% useable conductors in all installed cables.
All cables shall be tested in accordance with this document, the ND&I Contract agreement, and best industry practices. If any of these are in conflict, the Contractor shall be responsible to bring any discrepancies to the attention of the project team for clarification and/or resolution.
Written documentation of test results must be submitted to TYCO ELECTRONICS and a copy provided to the end user for their records.
7.1 Copper
Each cable shall be tested for continuity on all pairs and/or conductors. Twisted-pair cables shall be tested for continuity, pair reversals, shorts, and opens plus tests that indicate installed cable performance. These cables shall be tested using a Level III or Level IV cable scanner. The copper feed pairs will be tested all the way back to Building 81, Room B1 for proper identification.
7.1.1 Continuity
Each twisted pair of every installed cable shall be tested using a green light test set that shows opens, shorts, polarity and pair-reversals. The test shall be recorded as pass/fail as indicated by the test set in accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedures, and referenced to the appropriate cable identification number and circuit or pair number. Any faults in the wiring shall be corrected and the cable re-tested prior to final acceptance.
7.1.2 Length
Each installed cable shall be tested for installed length using a TDR type device. The cables shall be tested from patch panel to patch panel, block to block, patch panel to outlet or block to outlet as appropriate. The cable length shall conform to the maximum distances set forth in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Standard. Cable lengths shall be recorded, referencing the cable identification number and circuit or pair number. For multi-pair cables, the longest pair length shall be recorded as the length for the cable.
7.1.3 Performance Verification
Copper
Category 6 data cabling systems shall be performance verified using an automated test set. This test set shall be a Level III qualified tester approved by the cabling manufacturer. The test shall be permanent link which tests for the following performance parameters:
Wire Map
Length
Insertion Loss
Pair-to-Pair Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)
Power Sum Near End Crosstalk (PSNEXT
Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (ELFEXT)
Power Sum Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (PSELFEXT)
Return Loss (RL)
Propagation Delay
Delay Skew
Category 6 data cable shall be performance verified using an automated test set. Test results shall be automatically evaluated by the equipment, using the most up-to-date criteria from the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2.1 Standard, and the result shown as pass/fail. Test results shall be printed directly from the test unit or from a download file using an application from the test equipment manufacturer. The test results shall include all tests performed, the expected test result and the actual test result achieved. Each test result will be saved to CD per the System Documentation section.
7.2 Fiber Optic Testing
Each fiber strand shall be tested for attenuation with an optical power meter and light source. Cable length shall be verified using sheath markings. If splices are used, splice attenuation shall be verified with an OTDR. The guidelines and procedures established for Tier 1 testing in TIA/TSB-140 shall apply.
7.2.1 Attenuation
Horizontal distribution multimode optical fiber attenuation shall be measured in one direction at either 850 nanometers (nm) or 1300 nm using an LED light source and power meter. This measurement is consistent with the loss which network equipment will see under normal installation and use. Backbone multimode fiber shall be tested at both 850 nm and 1300 nm in one direction. Test set-up and performance shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14 Standard, Method B. Test results evaluation for the panel to panel (backbone) or panel to outlet (horizontal) shall be based on the values set forth in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
Attenuation testing shall be performed with a stable launch condition using two-meter jumpers to attach the test equipment to the cable plant. The light source shall be left in place after calibration and the power meter moved to the far end to take measurements. Maximum attenuation for installed cables shall be evaluated based on the following formula: manufacturer s maximum attenuation per kilometer divided by 1000 and then multiplied by the installed cable length in meters (the length based on cable length measurements marked on the jacket is suitable, but if OTDR testing is performed in accordance with [7.2.2], then the actual measured length shall be used). Conversion from metric to US Standard measurement shall use 3.2808 as a constant with the result rounded to the next highest whole number.
The adjusted cable attenuation value shall be added to the manufacturers mean loss per mated pair of connectors multiplied by the number of mated pairs under test (the testing for this project measures the loss over the installed cable plus two jumpers which accounts for three mated pairs of connectors - subtract one mated pair for the equipment interface to arrive at a total of two mated pairs under test).
The expected results for each cable (or group of cables of the same nominal length) shall be calculated before the start of testing and recorded in a space provided on the Contractor s test matrix. Each strand of fiber in the respective cable shall be evaluated against this target number. Any fibers that exceed this value shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Government.
Where concatenated links are installed to complete a circuit between devices, the Contractor shall test each link from end to end to ensure the performance of the system. After the link performance test has been successfully completed, each link shall be concatenated and tested. The test method shall be the same used for the test described above. The evaluation criteria shall be established between the Government and the Contractor prior to the start of the test.
7.2.2 Length and Splice Loss
Each cable shall be verified for length using sheath markings, a length-capable power meter or an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). Splices, if used, shall be verified for loss using an OTDR. The OTDR measurements for length, if taken, shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-60 (FOTP-60). The measurements to determine splice loss shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations and best industry practices. Refer to TIA/TSB-140 for additional guidelines. OTDR traces shall be taken if one or more of the following conditions exist.
OTDR testing is specifically requested by the Government (refer to Tier 2 testing in TIA/TSB-140)
Each strand of all outside plant cables
Each optical fiber splice (fusion or mechanical)
A representative strand of each fiber cable over 300m in length
Where abnormal or unexpected results are obtained during attenuation testing
Where the cable has been subjected to extreme conditions or stresses during installation
8.0 Fire Stop Systems
A fire stop system is comprised of the item or items penetrating the fire-rated structure, the opening in the structure and the materials and assembly used to seal the penetrated structure. Firestop systems comprise an effective block for fire, heat, vapor and a pressurized water stream.
All penetrations through fire-rated building structures (walls and floors) shall be sealed with an appropriate fire stop system. This requirement applies to through penetrations (complete penetration) and membrane penetrations (through one side of a hollow, fire-rated structure). Any penetrating items (i.e., riser slots and sleeves, cables, conduit, cable tray, raceways, etc.) shall be properly fire stopped.
8.1 Firestop System Installation
All fire stop systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations and shall be completely installed and available for inspection by the local inspection authorities prior to cabling system acceptance.
9.0 Grounding and Bonding
The facility shall be equipped with a Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB) provided by the electrician. This backbone shall be used to ground all telecommunications cable shields, equipment, racks, cabinets, raceways, and other associated hardware that has the potential for acting as a current-carrying conductor. The TBB shall be installed independently of the building electrical ground and of the building ground and shall be designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Standard.
The main entrance facility/equipment room (ER/MC) in each building shall be equipped with a telecommunications main grounding bus bar (TMGB). Each telecommunications closet shall be provided with a telecommunications grounding bus bar (TGB) provided by the communications contractor. The TMGB shall be connected to the building electrical entrance grounding facility by the electrical contractor. The intent of this system is to provide a grounding system that is equal in potential to the building electrical ground system. Therefore, ground loop current potential is minimized between telecommunications equipment and the electrical system to which it is attached.
Additional information on grounding and bonding is available by contacting TYCO ELECTRONICS.
9.1 Product Specifications
All racks, metallic backboards, cable sheaths, metallic strength members, splice cases, cable trays, etc. entering or residing in the TC or ER shall be grounded to the respective TGB or TMGB using a minimum #6 AWG stranded copper bonding conductor and compression connectors. Where metallic panels attached to the rack to not have sufficient metal to metal contact to provide an adequate path to ground, they shall be bonded to the rack using a minimum #14 AWG copper conductor. The copper conductor size shall be upgraded based on the largest power conductor feeding any rack-mount equipment. The conductor shall be continuous, attaching all isolated components in a daisy chain fashion from top to bottom and bonded to the rack using an appropriate compression connector.
All wires used for telecommunications grounding purposes shall be identified with green insulation. Non-insulated wires shall be identified at each termination point with a wrap of green tape. All cables and bus bars shall be identified and labeled in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification.
9.2 Ground System Installation
The TBB shall be designed and/or approved by a qualified professional Engineer (PE), licensed (actual or reciprocal) in the state that the work is to be performed. The TBB shall adhere to the recommendations of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A standard, and shall be installed in accordance with best industry practices. Installation and termination of the main bonding conductor to the building service entrance ground, at a minimum, shall be performed by a licensed electrical contractor.
10.0 System Documentation
The following section describes the installation, administration, testing, and as-built documentation required to be produced and/or maintained by the Contractor during the course of the installation.
10.1 Cabling System Labeling
The Contractor shall develop and submit for approval a labeling scheme for the cable installation. Government will negotiate an appropriate labeling scheme with the successful Contractor. At a minimum, the labeling system shall clearly identify all components of the system: racks, cables, panels and outlets. The labeling system shall designate the cable origin and destination and a unique identifier for each cable within the system. Racks, patch panels and connecting blocks shall be labeled to identify the location within the cabling system infrastructure. All labeling information shall be recorded on the as-built drawings and all test documents shall reflect the appropriate labeling scheme.
All label printing will be machine generated using labeling software and laser printers obtained from cabling system manufacturer. Self-laminating labels will be used on cable jackets, appropriately sized to the OD of the cable, and placed within view at the TR termination point. Outlet labels will be the manufacturer s labels made of white card stock or self-adhesive polyester where applicable.
10.2 As-Built Drawings
The installation Contractor shall be provided with 2 sets of D or E-size drawings at the start of the project. One set will be designated as the central location to document all as-built information as it occurs throughout the project. The central set will be maintained by the Contractor s foreman on a daily basis, and will be available to the technical representative upon request during the course of the project. Anticipated variations from the build-to drawings may include such things as cable routing and actual outlet placement. No variations will be allowed to the planned termination positions of horizontal and backbone cables or grounding conductors unless approved in writing by the Government.
The Contractor shall provide the central drawing set to the Government at the conclusion of the project. The marked up drawing set will accurately depict the as-built status of the system including termination locations, cable routing, and all administration labeling for the cabling system. In addition, a narrative will be provided that describes any areas of difficulty encountered during the installation that could potentially cause problems to the telecommunications system.
10.4 Test Documentation
Test documentation shall be provided in (3) separate CD s to the Government. The CDs will be clearly marked on the outside front cover with the words Test Results , the project name, and the date of completion (month and year). Within the horizontal and backbone sections, scanner test results (Category 6), fiber optic attenuation test results, OTDR traces (if any), and green light test results shall be segregated. Test data within each section shall be presented in the sequence listed in the administration records. The test equipment name, manufacturer, model number and last calibration date will also be provided at the end of the document. The test document shall detail the test method used and the specific settings of the equipment during the test.
Hand written test results (attenuation results and green light results) shall be documented on the attached test form and scanned onto the CD. OTDR test results shall be scanned and attached onto the CD.
11.0 Warranty and Services
The Contractor shall provide a system warranty covering the installed cabling system against defects in workmanship, components, and performance, and covering follow-on support after project completion.
11.1 Installation Warranty
The Contractor shall warrant the cabling system against defects in workmanship for a period of one year from the date of system acceptance. The warranty shall cover all labor and materials necessary to correct a failed portion of the system and to demonstrate performance within the original installation specifications after repairs are accomplished. This warranty shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government.
11.2 Cabling System Warranty
The Contractor shall facilitate an AMP 25-year System Performance Warranty between the Manufacturer and the Government. The Tyco Electronics Performance Warranty shall warrant the installed Category 6 horizontal copper and the backbone optical fiber portions of the cabling system. Copper links shall be warranted to the link performance minimum expected results defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 and channel performance minimum expected results defined in IEEE 802.3an. Fiber optic links shall be warranted to the link and segment performance minimum expected results defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1.
11.2.1 MANUFACTURER
Tyco Electronics, Inc., TYCO ELECTRONICS Division,
2900 Fulling Mill Road,
Middletown, Pennsylvania, 17057.
Toll Free (800) 553-0938.
Web Site: www.TE.com
11.3 Post Installation Maintenance
The Contractor shall furnish an hourly rate with the offer submittal which shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of acceptance. This rate will be used when cabling support is required to affect moves, adds, and changes (MACs) to the system. MACs shall not void the Contractor s nor Manufacturer s warranty.
11.4 Project Management / General
The Contractor shall establish a single point of contact (POC) with the Government who shall be responsible for reporting progress and updating the Government s technical representative with issues that the Government must address to facilitate the cabling system installation. The Contractor s POC shall provide weekly written reports to the Government s technical representative detailing progress. Requests for access to limited access or restricted areas shall be made two days prior to the required access. Information critical to the completion of the task or project shall be communicated to the Government s technical representative as the requirement becomes known. Casual information shall be passed during the scheduled progress report.
The Contractor shall maintain the Government s facility in a neat and orderly manner during the installation of the communications cabling system. The Government s facilities shall be maintained in broom clean condition at the completion of work each day. At the completion of work in each area, the Contractor will perform a final cleaning of debris prior to moving the installation crew to the next work area.
11.4.1 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened, protective containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.
Storage: Store materials in secure, clean, dry area indoors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Handling: Protect materials and finish from damage and moisture during handling and installation.
12.0 Cabling System Acceptance
The Government s technical representative will make periodic inspection of the project in progress. One inspection will be performed at the conclusion of cable pulling, prior to closing of the false ceiling, to inspect the method of cable routing and support, and the fire stopping of penetrations. A second inspection will be performed at completion of cable termination to validate that cables were dressed and terminated in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA specifications for jacket removal and pair untwist, compliance with Manufacturer s minimum bend radius, and that cable ends are dressed neatly and orderly.
12.1 Final Inspection
Upon completion of the project, the Government s technical representative will perform a final inspection of the installed cabling system with the Contractor s project foreman. The final inspection will be performed to validate that all horizontal and backbone cables were installed as defined in the drawing package, and that the installation meets the aesthetic expectations of the Government.
12.2 Test Verification
Upon receipt of the test documentation, the Government s reserves the right to perform spot testing of a representative sample of the cabling system to validate test results provided in the test document. Government testing will use the same method employed by the Contractor, and minor variations will be allowed to account for differences in test equipment and test variability. If significant discrepancies are found, the Contractor will be notified for resolution.
12.2 System Performance
During the three week period between final inspection and delivery of the test and as-built documentation, the Government will activate the cabling system. The Government will validate operation of the cabling system during this period.
12.4 Final Acceptance
Completion of the installation, in-progress and final inspections, receipt of the test, receipt of the as-built documentation, and successful performance of the system for a two week period will constitute acceptance of the system.
Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated equipment with installation are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Laura Davis at laura.davis5@va.gov no later than September 4, 2019, AM PDT. No telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted.
A SOURCES SOUGHT QUESTIONNAIRE is below. Responses to the Questionnaire are encouraged from all interested parties. You are advised that providing responses to the questions will not automatically include you in the acquisition process for this solicitation. Please provide any additional feedback in your response that you feel is relevant.
Source Sought Questionnaire:
Company Name ___________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________
DUNS ______________________
* Proof of Systems for Award Management Registration (SAM) is mandatory*
1. GSA Number if applicable_________________________________
2. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is tentatively 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors; the small business size standard for this NAICS code is $15.0 million.
A size standard, which is usually stated in number of employees or average annual receipts, represents the largest size that a business (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) may be to remain classified as a small business for Small Business Administration and federal contracting programs. The definition of "small" varies by industry.
[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB)
[ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone
[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a)
[ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
[ ] yes [ ] no Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
(EDWOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business
[ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)
3. If your company were selected, how many calendar days would your company need after the contract award date before completing providing services?
_____ 15 days _____ 30 days _____45 days _____other (please list)
4. In your opinion, what are the risks associated with this effort? Comment on any current or potential technical, cost, schedule, or performance risks that you would like to make the Government aware of that concerns this service.
5. Provide any additional feedback that you feel is relevant (i.e., problems or any other issues experienced with similar contracts).
______________________________________________________________________________
Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.
RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; suggested equipment information including manufacturer, model and delivery schedule; whether system is presently offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. NAICS Code 238210 is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to Laura Davis via e-mail.
Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.
Laura Davis, laura.davis5@va.gov
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