(September 2021)

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
FOR

SECTION 27 32 43

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

09/21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCE

2.1 DESCRIPTION & MATERIALS

3.1 SUBMITTALS
3.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
3.3 STANDARDS DEVIATIONS
3.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND PROTECTION
3.5 PERFORMANCE VERIFCATION AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING
3.6 WARRANTY
3.7 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O & M)

GENERAL
This Performance Criteria (PC) specifies the installation and quality of radio communications systems and equipment.
Note: A typical Radio Communications System consists of a base station, handheld portable radios, vehicle units,
antennas, power supplies, controllers, electrical panels, computers, pagers and other equipment as required. The size,
complexity and cost of the systems depend on the geographic region covered, distribution of the facility staff, size and
capability of the facility, facility mission and distances to supporting polies, fire and disaster relief organizations. Real
property, including raceway, cable tray, junction boxes, etc. are not included in this criterion.

1.1 REFERENCES
1.1.1 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
Contractor must comply with the following:
A. UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements
B. UFC 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering
C. UFC 3-580-01 Telecom Building Cabling Systems Planning and Design
D. UFC 4-010-06 Cybersecurity
E. UFC 4-510-01 Military Medical Facilities
1.1.2 Military Standard
A. MIL-STD 1691 Construction and Material Schedule for Medical, Dental, Veterinary and Medical Research
Laboratories
1.1.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
A. NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code
B. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
1.1.4 Military Health System Standards
A. Defense Health Agency Standards
1. Building Control Systems Categorization Memorandum
2. Cyber Security Controls for Physically Isolated Systems
3. Cyber Security Controls for Medical Community of Interest (MEDCOI)
B. Department of Defense Standards
 1. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) Number 8500.01
2. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) Number 8510.01
3. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) Number 8530.01
1.1.5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
A. FCC Approved RF Communicating Device
1.1.6 Other Standards
A. Reserved for future

2.1 DESCRIPTION & MATERIALS

2.1.1 General
A. Furnish and install a complete and fully operational two-way radio repeater system. Include all amplifiers, power
supplies, cables, outlets, attenuators, antennas, towers and other parts necessary for the reception, transmission and
distribution of the off-the-air VA licensed or approved radio signals.
B. Coordinate features and select components to form an integrated system. Match components and interconnections
for optimum performance of specified functions.
C. Expansion Capability: Increase number of stations in the future by [____] percent above those indicated without
adding any internal or external components or main antenna or trunk cable conductors.
D. Equipment: Modular type using solid-state components, fully rated for continuous duty unless otherwise indicated.
Select equipment for normal operation on input power usually supplied at 110 to 130 V, 60 Hz.
E. Meet all FCC requirements regarding low radiation and/or interference of RF signal(s). The system must be designed
to prevent direct pickup of signals from the building structure.
F. System must interface with police, fire and disaster relief organizations dispatch systems.
G. Weather-Resistant Equipment: Listed and labeled by an OSHA certified National Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL – i.e. UL, CSA, ETL, etc.) for duty outdoors or in damp locations.
H. Provide cabling and other balance of system components in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and UFGS 27 10 00 – Building Telecommunications Cabling System.
I. [System must interface with Public Address system.]

2.1.2 System Description

M4125 – Radio Communications Equipment
A. The Contractor is responsible for interfacing the telephone [, and _________] systems with the system.
B. The two-way radio system is defined as Emergency Service by NFPA (re Part 1.1.A) and so evaluated by TJC.
C. The Contractor must continually employ interfacing methods that are approved by the OEM. At a minimum, an
acceptable interfacing method requires not only a physical and mechanical connection, but also a matching of signal,
voltage, and processing levels about signal quality and impedance. The interface point must adhere to all standards
described herein for the full separation of Critical Care and Life Safety systems.
D. It is not acceptable to utilize the telephone cable system for the control of radio signals and equipment. The System
Contractor must connect the Telephone System Remote Control System to the Radio System Paging Control Unit
ensuring that all NFPA and Underwriters Laboratory, Inc. (UL) Critical Care and Life Safety Circuit and System
separation guidelines are satisfied. The System Contractor is not allowed to make any connections to the Telephone
System. The Owner must arrange for the interconnection between the Two-Way Radio and Telephone Systems with
the appropriate responsible parties.
E. All passive distribution equipment must meet or exceed -80 dB radiation shielding criteria and be provided with screw
type audio connectors.
F. All trunk, branch, and interconnecting cables and unused equipment ports or taps must be terminated with proper
terminating resistors designed for RF, audio and digital cable systems without adapters.
G. The system must utilize microprocessor components for all signaling and programming circuits and functions. System
program memory must be non-volatile or protected from erasure from power outages for a minimum of 30 minutes.
H. The system must provide continuous electrical supervision of each RF amplifier, interconnecting trunk and riser cables
and UPS to determine change of status and to assist in trouble shooting faults.
I. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the system to allow normal operation and function (as if there was no AC power
failure) in the event of an AC power failure or during input power fluctuations for a minimum of 30 minutes.
 J. Plug-in connectors must be provided to connect all equipment, except coaxial cables and RF transmission line interface
points. Coaxial cable distribution points and RF transmission lines must use coaxial cable connections recommended
by the cable OEM and approved by the system OEM. Base band cable systems must utilize barrier terminal screw
type connectors, at a minimum. As an alternate, crimp type connectors installed with a ratchet type installation tool
are acceptable provided the cable dress, pairs, shielding, grounding, connections and labeling are the same as the
barrier terminal strip connectors. Tape of any type, wire nuts or solder type connections are unacceptable and will not
be approved.
K. All equipment faceplates utilized in the system must be stainless steel, anodized aluminum or UL approved cyclic
plastic for the areas where provided.
L. Noise filters and surge protectors must be provided for each equipment interface cabinet, head-end cabinet, control
console and local and remote amplifier locations to insure protection from input primary AC power surges and to
insure noise glitches are not induced into low voltage data circuits.
M. Audio Level Processing: The control equipment must consist of audio mixer(s), volume limiter(s) and/or
compressor(s), and power amplifier(s) to process, adjust, equalize, isolate, filter, and amplify each audio channel for
each sub-zone in the system and distribute them into the system’s RF interfacing distribution trunks and amplification
circuits. It is unacceptable to use identified Telephone System cable pairs designated for Two-Way Radio interface
and control use or identified as spare telephone cable pairs by the Facility’s Telephone System Contractor. The use
of telephone cable to distribute RF signals, carrying system or sub-system AC or DC voltage is not acceptable and
will not be approved. Additionally, each control location must be provided with the equipment required to insure the
system can produce its designed audio channel capacity at each speaker identified.
N. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and
operating system. Unless otherwise noted in this Part, equipment quantities must be as indicated.
2.1.3 Manufacturers
A. The products specified must be new, FCC and UL Listed, and produced by OEM manufacturer of record. An OEM of
record must be defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacture for sale of the items of equipment
supplied and which:
1. Maintains a stock of replacement parts for the item submitted,
2. Maintains engineering drawings, criteria, and operating manuals for the items submitted, and
3. Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment criteria on the items of equipment
submitted at least 30 days prior to the Invitation for Bid.
B. Criteria contained herein as set forth in this document detail the salient operating and performance characteristics of
equipment to distinguish acceptable items of equipment from unacceptable items of equipment. When an item of
equipment is offered or furnished for which there is a criterion contained herein, the item of equipment offered or
furnished must meet or exceed the criteria for that item of equipment.
C. The equipment items are the salient requirements to provide an acceptable system described herein.
2.1.4 Products
A. Control Console: A console must be provided in the Police Operations Room, Disaster Control Room, Service,
Engineering Service, MAS [ and __________ location(s)] and as shown on the drawings. The console must contain
visual enunciators for each control function that visually display the system function used and/or in use by
microphone(s) and telephone(s).
B. Local radio paging consoles and/or remote-control units must be provided in the following locations and/or other
designated 24 hour a day facility operational area for facility wide only code one (blue) paging function and as shown
on the drawings:
1. Telephone Operator.
2. Security Service Command Console.
3. [ ______________________.]
C. Local radio paging consoles and/or remote-control units must be provided in the following locations area for Facility
wide routine two-way radio and radio paging functions and as shown on the drawings:
1. Telephone Operator.
2. Security Service Command Console.
3. Engineering Service.
4. MAS.
5. [______________________.]
D. Each floor and/or office control and interface system must be provided in a “buss” design where each location’s and/or
floor’s radio control console and/or control equipment is fed from centrally located (usually in the corridor) lateral trunk-
 line cables. Each signal closet must contain a minimum of one terminal cabinet capable of connection to vertical trunk-
line riser cables to lateral trunk-line cables in the associated signal closet and as shown on the drawings or
recommended by the OEM.
E. Head-end Cabinet Location: The head-end equipment must be provided, protected, and located in a cabinet adjacent
to the [ ________________ equipment in the ______________ Room ] [ other ________ ] as close as possible to the
antenna location and as shown on the drawings. The cabinet must be provided and protected at this location to insure
optimum origination, reception, and control of all system signals. Each cabinet must be provided with an internal active
120 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) quad receptacle connected by conduit to the Facility's Critical Branch Emergency
Power distribution panel designated by the Resident Engineer. Each cabinet must be provided with a minimum of two
feet or clearance from all obstructions in the signal closet where located. Each cabinet must be provided as required
to meet the single audio channel requirements and system performance standards.
F. Interface Cabinet Location: Provide the cabinet in [ __________] and as shown on the drawings. Connect 120 VAC
quad receptacles to the Facility's Critical Branch Emergency Power AC distribution panel as designated by the RE.
G. Operator Control Console Location: Provide the cabinet in [ __________] and as shown on the drawings. Connect
120 VAC quad receptacles to the Facility's Critical Branch Emergency Power AC distribution panel as designated by
the RE.
H. Antenna Equipment:
1. Guyed and Free-Standing Towers: The contractor must forward two copies of the report to owner for
technical review.
2. Ground Type Installations: The antenna site must be protected from accidental intrusion by station
personnel or patients. The ground protection design must be enough in scope to secure the entire antenna
area by a chain link fence and gate with lock and key. Wood fences are not acceptable.
3. Technical Characteristics:
a) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI): None measurable
b) Construction: 3 meters (10 foot) high, rust proof with 1.2 meters (4 foot) wide gate
c) Securing: Lock with two sets of keys for the gate.
I. Nitrogen Tank: Nitrogen tank(s) must be secured, pressurized and full. All required valves, transmission line
connections and gauges must be furnished and properly installed. The tank(s) must be 6.3 m2 (226 Cubic Foot) "K"
size, with a charge of 998 kg per cm2 (2,200 pounds per square inch). A protective cover or enclosure must be
furnished and installed by the Contractor to secure all valves and controls. Provide one spare full tank.
J. RF Transmission Line:
1. Spiral: The provided transmission line must be coaxial, jacketed with fire resistant material when run outside
of conduit and/or cable tray, or as required by system design, and pressurized to the OEM's criteria.
a. The cable must be as specified by the OEM. If not specified by the OEM, it must be provided with
the proper impedance, be double shielded, and contain other characteristics to satisfy all
equipment and system requirements. The cable must meet the following criteria
b. Technical Characteristics:
1) Outside Diameter: 13mm (0.5 inch), maximum
2) Center Conductor: Solid copper, silver coated
3) Insulation: Polyethylene with air passages
4) Jacket: Teflon or Kynar (when required)
c. Attenuation:
1) Frequency (MHz): Attn/dB per 100 ft
2) 100: 2.5
3) 200: 3.5
4) 400: 5.0
5) 890: 8.0
2. Feed Through: A feed through must be provided for all penetrations of exterior building walls or roofs. The
feed through(s) must be waterproof, sleeved, and OEM recommended, and Resident Engineer approved
for the system.
3. Humidity Protection: At a minimum, the interior of all transmission lines must be protected from the infiltration
of moisture or water as follows:
a. Nitrogen Tank: Nitrogen tank(s) must be secured, pressurized and full. All required valves,
transmission line connections and gauges must be furnished and properly installed. The tank(s)
must be 6.3 m2 (226 cubic foot) "K" size, with a charge of 998 kg per cm2 (2,200 pounds per
 square inch). A protective cover or enclosure must be furnished and installed by the Contractor
to secure all valves and controls. Provide one spare full tank.
b. Dry Air: A dry air system is an acceptable alternate for the nitrogen tank. The dry air system must
be specifically designed for the installation and as described, recommended by the OEM,
mechanically approved by the RE.
4. Lightning Protection System: Each protection system must be provided in its entirety totally and externally
to the building. The use of internal electrical grounding systems is not acceptable and will not be approved.
a. Antenna, Mount, Mast, and Tower: The antenna, antenna mount, tower or mast and transmission
line must be grounded with cooper wire run external to the building and connected to the earth
ground. If the antenna is to be installed in an area not protected by lightning rods or if the antenna
is to be elevated above existing lighting rod protection, the Contractor must immediately notify the
Resident Engineer in writing regarding the lightning strike hazard.
b. Radio Frequency Transmission Line and/or Coaxial Cable Lightning Protector:
1) The protector must be an in-line device equipped with screw type connectors to match
the coaxial cable specified. It must be grounded with stranded copper wire run external
to the building and connected to the earth ground. It must be able to shunt high current
surges to the earth ground protecting the system signal receiving equipment. The
protector must have a minimal effect on the quality of the signal being received or
transmitted. It must be made of non-corrosive metal and be waterproof.
2) Technical Characteristics:
a. Peak Pulse Power: 1500 w @ 77 degrees F
b. Protection Device: Gas Tube or as required by OEM
c. Dissipation: 1.0 Millisecond (MS)
d. Response Time: 5.0 NS (Nano seconds)
e. Connectors: As Specified
f. Ground Wire: #6 AWG Stranded Copper, minimum, or as
required by the OEM, and/or the RE
K. Head-end Equipment:
1) Equipment Cabinet:
a. Head-end Cabinet Location: The head-end equipment must be provided, protected and located
in a cabinet adjacent to the [ ______________ equipment in the ______________ Room] [other
____________ ] as close as possible to the antenna location and as shown on the drawings. The
cabinet must be provided and protected at this location to insure optimum origination, reception
and control of all system signals. Each cabinet must be provided with a minimum of 610 mm (two
feet) or clearance from all obstructions in the signal closet where located. Each cabinet must be
provided as required to meet the single audio channel requirements and system performance
standards.
b. The equipment cabinet must be lockable, heavy gauge steel (16-gauge minimum), iron phosphate
treated prior to finishing, with baked on paint finish in a color selected by the Resident Engineer.
It must be floor or wall mounted with knock out holes for cable entrance and conduit connection,
provided with ventilation ports and quiet fan with non-disposable air filter for equipment cooling.
Two keys must be provided for each lock to the Resident Engineer when the system is accepted.
c. A minimum of 380 mm (15 inches) of blank front rack space for additional equipment must be
provided. Blank panels must be installed to cover any open or unused rack space. One blank 45
mm (1.75 inch) high, blank panel must be installed between each item of equipment.
d. Blank panels must be color matched to the cabinet, 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) aluminum with vertical
dimensions in increments of 45 mm (1.75 inch) with mounting holes spaced to correspond to
EIA/TIA 483 mm (19 inch) dimensions. Single standard size blank panels must be used to fill
unused panel or rack spaces in lieu of numerous 45 mm (1.75 inch) types.
e. AC Power Outlet Strip(s): A strip must be provided with a grounded outlet for each item of
equipment and a minimum of four spare AC power outlets. Each strip must be permanently (cable
ties are not acceptable) mounted inside and at the rear of each equipment cabinet. The strip must
be self-contained in a metal enclosure with a maximum of a 2 meter (6 foot) connecting wire sized
No. 14 AWG with three prong AC power plug, all rated 15A at 120V. Extension or “pig tail” non-
protected cords from the system cabinet or rack to each system wall outlet is not authorized and
 must not be allowed and if discovered must be grounds to declare the entire system unacceptable
and terminate all acceptance testing.
f. AC Power Line Surge Protector and Filter:
1) Each cabinet containing active electronic equipment must be equipped with an AC
Surge Protector and Filter. The Protector and Filter must be housed in one single
enclosure. The Protector and Filter must provide instantaneous regulation of the AC
input voltage and isolate and filter any noise present on the AC input line. It must be
cabinet mounted and the cabinet’s AC power strip (two strips maximum) may be
connected to it.
2) Technical Characteristics:
a. Input Voltage Range: 120 VAC + 15%
b. Power Capacity: 15 AMP, 120 VAC
c. Voltage Output Regulation: +3.0%
d. Circuit Breaker: 15 AMP, May be self-contained
e. Noise Filtering: Greater than 45 dB
f. AC Outlets: Four duplex grounded types, minimum
g. Response Time: 5.0 Nano Seconds (ns)
h. Surge Suppression: 10,0000 AMPS
i. Noise Suppression: -40 dB Common, -45 dB Differential
g. Audio Monitor Panel:
1) The panel must be EIA/TIA standard for 483 mm (19 inch) cabinet mounting. It must be
provided in the upper portion of the head-end equipment cabinet.
2) Technical Characteristics:
a. Monitor Speaker: A permanent magnet, 76 mm (3 inch)
minimum diameter, and a monitor
volume control.
b. Audio Meter: Easy to read Volume Unit (VU) or
similar meter with illuminated scale and
meter calibrating control.
c. Channel Selector Switch: Six positions (off,1, 2, 3, 4, and Spare)
Which must connect the monitor
Speaker and VU meter to the selected
Audio channel.
h. Trouble Annunciator Panel:
1) A trouble annunciator panel must be provided in the head-end cabinet and Telephone
Operator, [ and __________] locations and as designated on the contract drawings.
The panel must be compatible with or generate electrical and/or electronic supervising
signals to monitor continuously the operating condition for the system head-end audio
power amplifier(s), remote power amplifier(s), and interconnecting trunks. The panel
must generate an audible and visual signal when the system’s supervising system
detects an amplifier or trunk line is malfunctioning. Provide one spare panel.
2) Technical Characteristics:
a. Silence Button or Switch: Must silence the audible signal.
However, the visual signal will continue
until the supervisory circuit indicates the
fault is corrected.
b. Visual Enunciators: Visually show the amplifier and/or
trunk-line unit or supervisory circuit is in
fault condition.
L. Radio Terminals:
1) General: The radio terminal must be analog, amplitude (AM) or frequency (FM) modulated, cabinet
mounted, and modular constructed. It must be designed to operate in the specified Government Protected
RF Bands and must conform to Narrow Band Operation. The terminal must have built-in test points and
metering to measure the principle operating functions and power supply voltages without disrupting service.
Provide one spare set of modules and power tubes.
 2) Radio Paging Terminal: The radio paging terminal must be redundant, hot standby, provided with UPS, and
be fully electrically supervised.
M. Audio Power Amplifier:
1) The amplifier(s) must have a minimum of two input channels, each with bridge output circuitry and bridge
or parallel single channel inputs. Each output must be capable of providing a 70.7V “constant voltage” audio
line. Each output channel must be selectable between eight Ohms and 70.7V modes. The Amplifier circuit
components and load must be fully protected from input overdrive, mismatching, or shorting failure. Input
controls must be lockable and fixed. Provide one spare amplifier.
2) Technical Characteristics:
a. Frequency Response: 45 to 15,000 Hz + 1.0 dB, minimum
b. Max Hum and Noise: 80 dB Below Rated Output, minimum
c. Rated Output: Minimum of 125% consumed by associated speakers, 35
watts minimum required.
d. Input for Rated Output: 0.8 V for rated output
e. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.5% maximum rated output.
f. Output Level: 8 Ohms and 70.7 V options on the power amplifier
g. Regulation: Required
h. Electrical Supervision: Required for each amplifier to report fault indications that
include: input AC power failure, PA amplifier output failure,
and internal PA amplifier DC power supply failure.
i. “On/OFF” Switch with Pilot Light: Required
j. Master Gain Control: Required
k. Input Level Adjustment: Required, for each input
l. AC Input Circuit Protection: Required, short circuit protected
m. Extra Cooling: Required, internal variable speed fan
2.1.5 Remote Control Equipment
A. Operator Control Console Location: Each console must be provided, protected and located in the respective service
area (i.e. Telephone Operator, Security, Engineering, MAS, etc.) to insure optimum origination, reception and control
of all system signals. Each console must be provided with an external active 120 VAC quad receptacle. Each console
must be provided with a minimum of 305 mm (one foot) of clearance from all obstructions in the area where located.
Each console must be provided as required to meet the single audio channel requirements and system performance
standards.
B. Microphone Paging Console:
1) A console must be provided in the Telephone Switchboard Room or Telephone Operator [, and
____________] location(s) and as shown on the drawings. The console must contain visual enunciators for
each zone, which must visually display the system zones in use by microphone(s) and designated
telephone(s). Provide one spare console and microphone.
2) Technical Characteristics:
a. Microphone:
1. ON OFF Switch: Required
2. Impedance Matching Device: Required, multiple tap type
3. Impedance: Low (150 Ohms minimum), balanced
4. Type: Omni-direction, dynamic type
5. Frequency Range: 60 - 10 kHz, minimum
6. Output Audio Signal Level: -52.0 dB, minimum
7. Nominal Weight: 1.36 kg (3 pounds), minimum
b. Console:
1. Switches or Push-Buttons: Required, to select any single sub-system and/or
all sub-systems simultaneously. Additionally, a
separate switch or push-button must be provided
for the ALL CALL function that immediately
overrides all paging calls in every zone and sub
zone.
2. Mounting: Desk top or cabinet
3. Construction: Metal constructed as described for the head-end
 cabinet (may be custom designed by the
Contractor if approved by the RE)
4. UPS and/or Battery Backup: Required
c. Radio Control Console:
1. A console must be provided in the Security Service Control Room, Engineering Service
Room [ _________], MAS Room [ _________], and [_________] location(s) and as
shown on the drawings. The console must contain visual enunciators for each zone,
which must visually display the system zones in use by microphone(s), designated
telephone(s), and other radio systems. Provide one spare console and microphone.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Microphone:
1. ON OFF Switch: Required
2. Impedance Matching Device: Required, multiple tap type
3. Impedance: Low (150 Ohms minimum),
Balanced
4. Type: Omni-direction, dynamic,
flexible arm type
5. Frequency Range: 60 - 10 kHz, minimum
6. Output Audio Signal Level: -52.0 dB, minimum
7. Nominal Weight: 1.36 kg (3 pounds), minimum
b. Console:
1. Switches or Push-Buttons: Required, to select any sub
system and/or all sub
systems simultaneously.
Additionally, a separate
switch or push-button must
be provided for the ALL
CALL function that
immediately overrides all
paging calls in every sub
system.
2. Mounting: Desk top or cabinet
3. Construction: Metal constructed as
described for the head-end
cabinet (may be custom
designed by the Contractor if
approved by the RE)
4. UPS and/or Battery Backup: Required
d. Telephone Paging Adapter:
1. The Facility’s Telephone Maintenance Contractor or local telephone company must be
consulted by the Contractor where the Contractor must provide and install a paging
adapter for each zone and sub-zone designed for use with the Facility’s telephone
system. The adapter(s) must operate from telephone number access provided by the
Facility’s Telephone Contractor. Note: This unit may contain the Time Out Device
identified in paragraph 2.4.D. Provide one spare set of electronic cards and/or modules.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Frequency Response: 200 to 7.0 kHz, minimum
b. Input Impedance: 600 Ohms, balanced or must match the
telephone company lines & VAMC
telephone system.
c. UPS and/or Battery Backup: Required

e. Time Out Device: A time out device must be provided to prevent system “hang-up” due to an off-
hook telephone. The device must be able to be preset from 30 seconds to two minutes. Its function
must not interfere with or override the required all call operational capability. Note: This device
may be combined with the Paging Adapter identified in paragraph 2.4.C.
 f. Volume Limiter and/or Compressor:
1. Each unit must provide a constant input to each audio power amplifier where used in
the system. At a minimum, each operable and spare zone must be equipped with a
limiter/compressor installed in the head-end cabinet. The unit must compensate for the
different input volumes to provide a constant level regardless of which audio input
source is used. Each audio input and output impedance must match the telephone and
microphone inputs, audio power amplifiers, and any associated equipment. It may be
incorporated as a part of the equipment identified in paragraph 2.4.C. Provide one spare
limiter and/or compressor.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Frequency response: 45 - 15 kHz, + 1.0 dB minimum
b. Signal Reduction Ratio: 10 to 1 and 5 to 1, selectable
c. Total Harmonic Distortion: <1.0 percent
d. Output Level: +14.0 dBm, minimum
e. Inputs: Two minimum, each must be equipped
with a variable front panel gain control
and VU or dB meter for adjustment
g. Audio Mixer:
1. The mixer must contain multiple input/preamplifiers providing automatic attenuation of
unused or inactive inputs. Adjustable gain reduction must be from zero to +20 Log
Nominal dB (0 - +6dB) at each output doubling of simultaneously active inputs. It may
be incorporated as a part of the equipment identified in paragraph 2.4.C. Provide one
spare mixer.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Frequency Range: 20 Hz -20 kHz, minimum.
b. Distortion: 0.1 percent, at 1 kHz test tone
c. S/N: 70 dB with the band pass, input volume
minimum and main volume maximum
d. Inputs:
1. Number: Four, minimum, electronically balanced
2. Impedance: 150 - 600 Ohms balanced, selectable
3. Level: +15.0 dBmV, maximum
e. Outputs:
1. Main: [________________]
2. Impedance: 600 and `150 Ohms, selectable,
electronically balanced
3. Isolation: Transformer provided
f. Direct:
1. Number: One per channel
2. Impedance: 450 - 680 Ohms, balanced
g. Security Cover: Required, must restrict access to all
controls, but allows viewing of various
lights or LED’s
h. Signal Indicators: VU analog meter of LED for each input
and output
i. Connectors: “XL” or “Phone Jack”
2.1.6 Wireless
A. Radio Paging Equipment and Systems:
1) The radio paging system must be Certified and Licensed system (FCC Part 15 listed pagers and
transmitters are not allowed for “Safety of Life” functions or installed in those specific areas – ONLY
approving authorities for this function) and must have the following minimum system features:
a. Ability to pass-through location information (such as a room number) and call-type as well as other
text messages simultaneously to shift supervisor identified staff members
b. Ability to allow the operator to select staff members by name and pager number and to select a
message consisting of a room number and a condition code (aka priority level). Operator may
 also choose to type in a unique alpha-numeric text message (the text message must meet or
exceed all HIPA and OCIS Communications Security Guidelines for the transmission of Patient
or Staff Specific information (aka PII) – Headquarters TVE - 005OP2B is the approving authority
for this function) into the system to be read by the holder of the pager unit.
c. While a patient station is connected to the nurse’s master station, the radio paging system must
allow the operator to automatically page a staff member assigned in that area / room. An alternate
staff member may be selected for paging purposes in place of the primary staff member. The
radio paging system must allow an alternate staff member to be paged when the primary staff
member is unable to respond to patient’s needs within a specified period. The radio paging system
must have the ability to assign any pager or pager group, and to assign an unlimited number of
pagers to any location.
2) The radio paging system must have the ability to send all code blue calls to staff members by predetermined
group (as required or aka ‘ALL CALL’) automatically by simply pressing one “Code Blue” button. The Code
Blue Pager must indicate room number of code call, and state “Code Blue” in plain English format on
pagers (FCC Part 15 listed pagers are not allowed to be use as “Safety of Life” functions or those specific
locations – Headquarters TVE - 005OP2B is the approving authority for this requirement).
B. Personal Wireless Communicator (PWC):
1) The radio paging system will only be allowed to connect to the personal wireless communications system,
pass text data and provide a 2-way communication between the Telephone Interface and the personal
wireless communicator as long as it is not a FCC Part 15 listed device(s), meets or exceeds UL 60950-1/2,
meets OCIS Guide Lines for FIPS 140-2 certification and the using staff shows an extensive training program
along with recertification(s) according to the Facility Emergency Plan concerning HIPA requirements.
2) Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B and SM - 005OP2B are the approving authority for this requirement.
C. Other Wireless Equipment and Systems:
1) Each proposed wireless system and/or equipment to be connected to or be a part of the PAS system, each
must meet the minimum requirements.
2) Contact TVE - 005OP3B and SM – 005OP2B for specific required preapprovals (full or conditional) as
described herein.
2.1.7 Distribution Equipment
A. Audio Power Amplifier: Refer to the amplifier characteristics in paragraph 2.2.C. for each amplifier used in the
distribution system. Provide one spare amplifier in addition to the spare head-end amplifier.
B. RF Distribution and/or Power Amplifier: The amplifier must perform the necessary RF signal amplification to allow the
system to operate within its described performance standards. It must be mounted within a distribution cabinet and
provided with an UPS or battery back up in locations selected by the Contractor and approved by the OEM. Provide
one spare amplifier.
C. Distribution System Cabinets: The cabinet must have the same technical characteristics as the head-end cabinet and
may be wall mounted type with control knobs.
1) Distribution and/or System Interface Cabinet:
a. The cabinet(s) must have hinged front and rear (front door only if wall mounted) doors. Each
cabinet must be wall mounted and may be floor mounted per system design and OEM
recommendation.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Overall Height: 2181 mm (85 7/8"), maximum
2. Overall Depth: 648 mm (25 1/2"), maximum
3. Overall Width: 535 mm (21 1/16"), maximum
4. Vertical Mounting Space: 1959 mm (77 1/8”), maximum
5. Front Panel Horizontal Width: 484 mm (19 1/16”), EIA horizontal maximum
6. Hole Spacing: EIA
2) Equipment Breakout or Termination Connector Panel:
a. The connector panel must be made of flat smooth 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) thick solid aluminum, custom
designed, fitted, and installed in the cabinet. Bulkhead equipment connectors must be mounted
on the panel to enable all cabinet equipment’s signal, control, and coaxial cables to be connected
through the panel. Each panel must be color matched to the cabinet installed.
b. Technical Characteristics: Product reference or Government Approved (US State Department)
manufacturer is Tele wire, CATV Division, PUP-17 with F-81D connectors installed. This panel
 may be used for RF, fiber-optic, video, audio, and control cable installations when provided with
the proper connectors. This panel is not allowed to be used for 120 VAC power connections.
c. Size:
1. Height: 88.9 mm (3.5”), minimum
2. Width: 484 mm (19 1/16”), EIA minimum
3. Number of Connections: 12 pairs (or sets), minimum
d. Connectors:
1. RF: “F81D”
2. Audio: 6.35 mm (1/4") Phono, XLR, or RCA (Barrier
strips, surface mounted with spade lugs, punch
block or wire wrap type strips are acceptable
alternates)
3. Control: Barrier strips surface mounted with spade lugs,
punch block or wire wrap type strips
4. Low Voltage Power (Class II): Barrier strips with spade lugs and plastic cover,
surfaced mounted
5. Fiber-Optic: “ST” Stainless steel, female
3) Junction Boxes:
a. Junction box(s) must be flush or surface mounted and installed at least 457 mm (18 inch) above
a finished floor for main room interconnection or above dropped ceilings anywhere in the system.
If the dropped ceiling is rigid, the Contractor must provide an access door or other approved means
in the ceiling to allow easy access to the junction box.
b. Junction boxes containing system active electronic equipment must be additionally provided with
quiet fan and non-disposable air filter, hinged doors and locks keyed alike with two keys. Universal
lock keying of each system enclosure is acceptable. Junction boxes containing system passive
equipment are allowed to be provided with an approved tamperproof full-size front cover as an
alternate to the hinged doors with locks and keys.
c. External conduit(s) must be provided and installed by the Contractor between each junction box
and enclosure to allow interconnection and protection of all signal, control and power wires or
cables.
D. System Cables: Each cable must meet or exceed the criteria listed below for each identified cable. Additionally, the
Contractor must provide a 610 mm (2 foot) sample of each CFE provided cable and OEM cable 100 percent sweep
certification tags from each cable reel to the Resident Engineer and receive approval in writing before installation.
Each cable must have a Temperature Rating of +80 degrees Centigrade(C) (+176? F). Provide all partially used reels
of system reels of cable to the Resident Engineer to be counted as spare units.
1. Radio:
a. RG-214/U and/or RG-8/U Type:
1. The cable between radio equipment in the head-end and major distribution trunk lines
must be coaxial double shield type. The cable must meet the following criteria.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Impedance: 52 Ohm
b. Center Conductor: 14 AWG Solid Copper or Copper Clad
c. Dielectric: Polyethylene
d. Jacket: Polyethylene (Teflon or Kynar as required)
3. Attenuation:
a. Frequency (MHz): Attn./dB per 100 ft
b. 7: 0.31
c. 54: 1.10
d. 216: 2.40
e. 470: 3.8
f. 890: 5.6
b. RG-58/U:
1. The cable must be double shielded coaxial type. The cable must meet the following
criteria.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Impedance: 52 Ohm
 b. Center Conductor: 20 AWG Solid Copper or Copper Clad
c. Shields: Two
d. Dielectric: Foam
e. Jacket: Polyethylene (Teflon or Kynar as required)
3. Attenuation:
a. Frequency (MHz): Attn./dB per 100 ft
b. 7: 0.6
c. 54: 1.8
d. 216: 3.5
e. 470: 4.7
f. 890: 7.0
c. Audio:
a. Microphone or Line Level:
a. Audio cable must be two conductors, shielded cable with stranded conductors
and polyethylene insulated.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Wire Size: 20 AWG
2. Working Shield: 350 V
3. Shield Coverage: 100 percent
4. No of Pairs: At least two individually shielded with
separate ground drain wire
5. Jacket: Polyethylene (Teflon or Kynar as
recommended by the OEM
b. Loudspeaker:
a. Audio cable must be two conductors with stranded conductors and
polyethylene insulated. The cable must be able to handle the power and
voltage used for the load impedance over the distance(s) required, with not
more than 5 percent power loss.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Wire Size: 16 AWG
2. Working Voltage: 350 V
3. Shield: As required, with separate drain wire
4. No of Pairs: At least two
5. Jacket: Polyethylene (Teflon or Kynar as
recommended by the OEM
c. Voice and Control: Voice and control cable must be as specified by the radio OEM. If it
is not specified by the equipment OEM, it must be at least 20 gauge solid or stranded
copper wire with aluminum foil individually shielded pairs. Its jacket must be
polyethylene (or Teflon or Kynar) as recommended by the OEM.
E. System Connectors:
1) General: Each connector must be designed for the specific size and type of cable being used and be
installed with the OEM's approved installation tool. Typical system cable connectors include, but, are not
limited to: UHF, N, F, BNC, KS, XL(R), RCA, Phono Plug, and Forked Connectors (or Audio Spade Lug
type) with Barrier Strips. Provide all partially opened boxed of system connectors to the Resident Engineer
to be counted as spare units.
2) RF Types: These connectors must be connected to provide the following polarity: Center wire --Signal or
positive (+); First Shield -- Common or neutral; and Second shield (if provided) -- Ground or return:
a. “UHF” Type:
1. The connector must have screw type coupling for quick connect and disconnect of
coaxial cable terminations. It must be a crimp-on connector designed to fit the coaxial
cable furnished.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Impedance: 52 Ohms
b. Working Voltage: 500 V

b. “N” Type:
 1. The connector must have a bayonet locking coupling for quick connect and disconnect
of coaxial cable terminations. It must be a crimp-on connector designed to fit the coaxial
cable furnished.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Impedance: 50 Ohms
b. Working Voltage: 500 V
c. “BNC Type”:
1. The connector must have a bayonet locking coupling for quick connect and disconnect
of coaxial cable terminations. It must be a crimp-on connector designed to fit the coaxial
cable furnished.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Impedance: 52 Ohms
b. Working Voltage: 500 V
3) Audio:
a. General: Each connector must be installed according to the cable or connector OEM's instructions
and use the OEM's approved installation tool. Use the slogan "George Washington Bridge" in
determining audio signal polarity. George is the "ground or return" wire; Washington is the "white
or signal neutral" wire and Bridge is the "black or signal positive" wire, throughout the system
using three conductor type wires. Install the connector's to provide and maintain the following
audio signal polarity: XLR type connectors -- Signal or positive conductor is pin 3, common or
neutral conductor is pin 2, green, ground or return conductor is pin 1; 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) or 3.2
mm (1/8 inch) Phono Plug and Jacks -- signal or positive conductor is TIP, Common or neutral
conductor is RING, Shield, ground, or return conductor is SLEEVE; RCA Phono Plugs and Jacks
-- signal or positive conductor is TIP, and shield, neutral or common conductor is SLEEVE.
b. Microphone Input "XLR": Female configuration with three pins.
c. Microphone Output "A3M": Male configuration with three pins.
d. Line Level Input: Female "XLR" type with 3 pins or 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) phone receptacles provided
with standard mounting plates.
e. Line Level Output: Male "A3M" type with 3 pins or 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) phone plug secured to the
audio cable.
4) Speaker Line Audio:
a. Each connector must be provided according to the cable, transformer or speaker OEM
instructions and use the OEM's approved installation tool. Each speaker line must be permanently
connected to each appropriate speaker or line matching transformer connection terminal. Speaker
line connection to each audio amplifier must use audio spade lugs as described herein. The
Contractor must ensure each speaker is properly "phased" and connected in the same manner
throughout the system using two conductor type wires.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Terminal Size: 6-32, minimum
2. Wire Size: 20 AWG, minimum
3. Color Code: One of the conductors must be to aid in
establishing speaker signal polarity
4. Signal Polarity: [_________]
5. Color Coded Wire: Signal or positive
6. Non-color-Coded Wire: Common or neutral
7. Shield (if provided) Ground or return
5) Wire:
a. AC wiring must conform to the following polarity:
1. Black wire: Hot or positive
2. White wire: Neutral or common
3. Green wire: Earth ground
6) Terminal Strips and Wiring Blocks: Provide all partially opened boxes of terminal strips or blocks to the
Resident Engineer to be counted as spare units.
a. Barrier Strips:
1. Barrier strips are required for AC power, data, voice and control cable or wires. Barrier
strips must accommodate the size and type of audio spade (fork type) lugs used with
 insulating and separating strips between the terminals for securing separate wires in a
neat and orderly fashion. Each cable or wire end must be provided with an audio spade
lug, which is connected to an individual screw terminal on the barrier strip. The barrier
strips must be surface secured to a console, cabinet, rail, panel, etc. 120 VAC power
wires must not be connected to signal barrier strips.
2. Technical Characteristics:
a. Terminal size: 6-32, minimum
b. Terminal Amount: Any combination
c. Wire Size: 20 AWG, minimum
d. Voltage rating: 100V, minimum
e. Protective Connector Cover: Required for Class II and 120 VAC
power connections
b. Wiring Blocks: Industry Standard Type 110 Category 5 Rated wiring blocks, are approved for
data, voice and control wiring. Wiring blocks must be specifically designed for the size and type
of wire used. Designation strips must be secured to a console, cabinet, rail, panel, etc. Wiring
blocks must not be used for Class II or 120 VAC power wiring.
F. System Terminators: All partially opened boxes of terminators must be turned over to the Resident Engineer to be
counted as spare units.
1) Coaxial Cable:
a. These units must be metal housed precision types in the frequency ranges selected. They must
be the screw on or bayonet locking types that have low VSWR when installed and the proper
impedance to terminate the required system unit.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Impedance: 52 Ohms
2. Working Voltage: As Specified
3. Capabilities: AC or DC Power Blocking, As Specified
4. Security Chain Required
2) Audio Cable:
a. These units must be metal housed precision types in the frequency ranges selected. They must
be as specified by the OEM for the specific cable and/or system installed and the proper
impedance to terminate the required system unit.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Impedance: 600 Ohms Balanced, 50K minimum, Unbalanced
2. Working Voltage: As Specified
3. Capabilities: As Specified
4. Security Chain: Required at the direction of the OEM
3) Audio Barrier Strips and/or Wiring Blocks:
a. These units must be forked precision types for barrier strips and push on type for wiring blocks in
the frequency ranges selected. They must be as specified by the OEM for the specific cable and/or
system installed and the proper impedance to terminate the required system unit.
b. Technical Characteristics:
1. Impedance: 600 Ohms Balanced
2. Working Voltage: As Specified
3. Capabilities: As Specified
4. Security Chain: Required at the direction of the OEM
G. Raceways:
1) Intercommunication and Program System Raceways and Boxes: Comply with requirements in Division 16,
Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
2) Each raceway that is open top, must be: UL certified for telecommunications systems, partitioned with metal
partitions in order to comply with NEC Parts 517 and 800 to “mechanically separate telecommunications
systems of different service, protect the installed cables from falling out when vertically mounted and allow
junction boxes to be attached to the side to interface “drop” type conduit cable feeds.
3) Intercommunication system cable infrastructure: EMT above accessible ceilings, 24 inches on center.
H. System Conduits:
1) AC Power: The conduit must be a minimum 19 mm (3/4 inch) Outside Diameter (O.D.) Electrical Metallic
Tubing (EMT). Master AC power conduit and conduit installation criteria and requirements are given herein.
 2) Signal: The conduit must be a minimum 25 mm (1.0 inch) O.D. EMT. Master signal conduit and conduit
installation criteria and requirements are given herein.
I. Conduit Sleeves:
1) The Engineer has made a good effort to identify where conduit sleeves through full-height and fire rated
walls on the drawings and has instructed the electrician to provide the sleeves as shown on the drawings.
2) While the sleeves shown on the drawings will be provided by others, the contractor is responsible for
installing conduit sleeves and fire-proofing where necessary. It is often the case, that due to field conditions,
the nurse-call cable may have to be installed through an alternate route. Any conduit sleeves required due
to field conditions or those omitted by the engineer must be provided by the cabling contractor.
J. Device Backboxes:
1) Furnish to the electrical contractor all backboxes required for the PAS devices.
2) The electrical contractor must install the backboxes as well as the system conduit. Coordinate the delivery
of the backboxes with the construction schedule.
2.1.8 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
A. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the system to allow normal operation and function (as if there was no AC power
failure) in the event of an AC power failure or during input power fluctuations for a minimum of 30 minutes.
B. As an alternate solution, the telephone system UPS may be utilized to meet this requirement at the head-end location,
as long as this function is specifically approved by the Telephone Contractor and the RE.
C. The Radio Contractor must not make any attachments or connection to the telephone system until specifically directed
to do so, in writing, by the Resident Engineer.
D. Provide UPS for all active system components including but not limited to:
1) Radio Base/Repeater Stations.
2) Local/Remote Control Units.
3) Personal Computers (when a part of the systems).
E. Provide 1 spare UPS unit for each 10 units installed.
2.1.9 Installation Kit
A. The kit must be provided that, at a minimum, includes all connectors and terminals, labeling systems, audio spade
lugs, barrier strips, wiring blocks or wire wrap terminals, heat shrink tubing, cable ties, solder, hangers, clamps, bolts,
etc., required to accomplish a neat and secure installation. All wires must terminate in a spade lug and barrier strip,
wire wrap terminal or wiring block. Unfinished or unlabeled wire connections must not be allowed. All unused partially
opened installation kit boxes, coaxial cable reels, conduit, cable tray, and/or cable duct bundles, wire rolls, and
physical installation hardware must be turned over to the RE. This is an acceptable alternate to the individual spare
equipment requirement if the minimum spare items are provided in this count. The minimum required installation sub-
kits are as follows:
B. System Grounding:
1) The grounding kit must include all cable and installation hardware required. All radio equipment must be
connected to earth ground via internal building wiring, according to the NEC.
2) This includes, but is not limited to:
a. Coaxial Cable Shields
b. Control Cable Shields
c. Data Cable Shields
d. Equipment Racks
e. Equipment Cabinets
f. Conduits
g. Cable Duct
h. Cable Trays
i. Power Panels
j. Connector Panels
C. Coaxial Cable: The coaxial cable kit must include all coaxial connectors, cable tying straps, heat shrink tabbing,
hangers, clamps, etc., required to accomplish a neat and secure installation.
D. Wire and Cable: The wire and cable kit must include all connectors and terminals, audio spade lugs, barrier straps,
wiring blocks, wire wrap strips, heat shrink tubing, tie wraps, solder, hangers, clamps, labels etc., required to
accomplish a neat and orderly installation.
 E. Conduit, Cable Duct, and Cable Tray: The kit must include all conduit, duct, trays, junction boxes, back boxes, cover
plates, feed through nipples, hangers, clamps, other hardware required to accomplish a neat and secure conduit,
cable duct, and/or cable tray installation in accordance with the NEC and this document.
F. Equipment Interface: The equipment kit must include any item or quantity of equipment, cable, mounting hardware
and materials needed to interface systems and sub-systems according to the OEM requirements and this document.
G. Labels: The labeling kit must include any item or quantity of labels, tools, stencils, and materials needed to completely
and correctly label each sub-system according to the OEM requirements, record drawings, and this document.
H. Documentation: The documentation kit must include any item or quantity of items, computer discs, record drawings,
equipment, maintenance, and operation manuals, and OEM materials needed to provide the system documentation
completely and correctly as required by this criteria document and explained herein.
2.1.10 System Performance
A. The system must meet the following minimum performance standards
1) Radio Standards:
a. Emission Designator: 16K00F3E
b. Power Output: 100 Watts (W) maximum, or as specified by the
Station Operating License(s)
c. Operating Frequency: Designated Government Protected Frequencies
as appears on the Station Operating License(s)
d. Frequency Stability: +0.005 percent
e. Signal to Noise (S/N) Ratio: 50.0 decibel measured (dBm) at the Control Unit
f. Noise Figure: 6.0 dB maximum measured receiver threshold
g. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 40.0 dB Gain Variation Compensation
h. Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 50,000 hours minimum (at least 5 years) based
on 24-hour day
i. Emission Designator: 16K00F3E
2) Voice and Audio Standards:
a. Input and Output Signal Level: 0.0 dBm at 1 kilo Hertz (kHz) test tone
modulation level. Each level must be variable
over a 6.0 dB range
b. Input and Output Impedance: 600 Ohms Balanced (Bal)
c. Input and Output Signals: Terminated on each Audio Control Unit
d. Frequency Range: 50 Hertz (Hz) to 3.0 kHz + 1.0 percent, minimum
e. S/N Ratio: 60 decibels per millivolt (dBmV) + 1.0 dBmV
f. Cross Modulation: -46 Db
g. Hum Modulation: -55 Db
h. Isolation (control unit to unit): 24 dB, minimum
3) Control Signal Standards:
a. Input and Output Signal: 0.0 dBmV + 1.0 dBmV
b. Input and Output Signals: Terminated on each Radio Control Unit
c. Input and Output Impedance: 600 Ohms, Bal
d. Channel Bandwidth [_________]
e. Data: 300 Hz to 3.5 kHz (9.6 kilobits per second rate)
f. Voice: 50 Hz to 3.0 kHz, + 5.0 percent, minimum
g. S/N Ratio: 60 dBmV + 1.0 dBmV

3.1 SUBMITTALS

3.1.1 Submittals required for government review

A. Submittal requirements are outlined in [Division 01] [PWS SOW] [___]
B. [Product Information must include manufacturer’s installation instructions, sizing (including required clearance for
access and maintenance), utility requirements, isometric drawings, tagged floorplans showing placement for count
accountability and accessories/options/consumables list.]
 C. All submittals require Government approval prior to procurement. Submit all listed items herein, with
information sufficient to show full compliance with the criteria. Submit all product selections for review and
approval, including but not limited to materials, finishes, colors, options, accessories, and complimentary
products. Provide for review all warranties and service contracts and any available extended warranty or
service options.
D. Samples: Furnish material samples and full range of color selection options for all items that offer material and color
selections.
E. Submit and highlight all applicable options for Government review for all items which optional accessories are
provided.
F. [Joint Interoperability Test Command (JTIC) Approval Documentation.]

3.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.2.1 Materials and Equipment
A. Materials and equipment must be standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of
products which are of a similar material, design, and workmanship and are offered for sale on the commercial
market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or sales brochures. The products must have been in
commercial or industrial use under similar circumstances and of similar size for 2 years prior to selection for
approval/procurement. Products must be supportable for at least three years after government acceptance.

3.2.2 Alternative Service Record

A. Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of the manufacturer's
factory or laboratory tests demonstrating performance compliance is provided to the Contracting Officer.

3.2.3 Service Support

A. Equipment items must be supported by service organizations located near the equipment installation, able to
service the equipment on a regular basis and respond to emergency calls throughout the warranty period.

3.2.4 Manufacturer's Nameplate

A. Each item of equipment must have an attached nameplate that is securely affixed in a conspicuous space. A
nameplate listing only the name of the distributing agent is not acceptable. The nameplate must contain the
following fields in English:

1. Manufacturer’s name and address

2. Model and Serial Number
3. Item’s utility ranges and/or capacities
4. Voltage, amperage, and applicable Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Conformitè Europëenne (CE) rating if
electrically powered
5. Date of manufacture

3.2.5 Factory Inspection

A. Arrange and perform all quality control and quality assurance inspections required by the technical sections of the
criteria, unless otherwise specified. Report these inspections in the daily report to the Government inspector.

3.2.6 Product Qualifications

A. The products specified in the technical sections of this criteria establish standards for each item.

3.2.7 Design Parameters

A. It is not the intention of this Criteria to limit consideration to products of specific manufacturers. The product
standards establish the characteristics for which submitted items of equipment will be reviewed and approved by the
Government. Equipment furnished must meet each of the following parameters specified in the technical sections:

1. Size of equipment
2. Function of equipment
 3. Standard and listed accessories and options
4. Equipment controls and performance of equipment
5. Construction of equipment
6. Finish

3.3 STANDARDS DEVIATIONS

3.3.1 Reporting and Submission for Approval
A. Submit for approval a record of deviations from the standards listed in section (3.2.7.A.) established for each
specified product, before ordering equipment.

3.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND PROTECTION

3.4.1 Packaging and Transporting
A. Each unit of equipment must be placed in a substantial shipping container or crate for safe transportation to final
destination. The shipping container or crate for heavy equipment must be on skid construction to facilitate handling
by lift equipment.

3.4.2 Packing List

A. Clearly and legibly indicate on exterior of each container or crate the shipping address and a brief description of
contents. Fasten to outside of container a packing list and complete instructions for uncrating equipment and setting
it in place. Protect such information in a weatherproof envelope.

3.4.3 Protection
A. Properly protect all materials and equipment from injury and damage during storage, installation, and acceptance.

3.5 INSTALLATION, VERIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING

3.5.1 Qualifications of Installers and Inspectors
A. If required by product warranty, use installers that are approved and licensed by the manufacturer. When required to
complete installation, all electricians and plumbers used must be bonded and licensed in the project’s jurisdiction.
B. [Company specializing in installing the products specified in this section must have a minimum 5 years of
documented experience.]
C. [Company specializing in installing the products specified in this section must be within 200 miles or 4 hours travel
time.]

3.5.2 Installation, Operation, Testing and Certification

A. Products must be delivered in manufacturer’s original packaging with manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Include clearly marked project reference.
B. Prior to installation, thoroughly examine the equipment, materials, and components for both visual defects and
conformance with criteria.
C. Install all equipment in compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions and installation procedures.
D. After installation, the equipment must be inspected and tested under operating conditions. If the equipment fails an
inspection or test, such defects/failures must be corrected. Upon correction of defects/failures, inspect and retest all
affected functions related directly and indirectly to the defect or failure. Corrections, replacement, and retesting must
be made at no additional expense to the Government.
E. Provide all items necessary to make equipment fully functional.
F. Provide appropriately trained personnel to energize, commission, inspect, electrical safety check, calibrate, certify,
and provide all required technical testing for equipment and systems. Contractor must provide documentation, test
reports and certification documentation attesting that the equipment is properly installed, functional, safe, calibrated,
and ready for its intended use.
G. An equipment item will be considered defective if it cannot be made to meet all established criteria consistent with
the activities listed in section (F).
 H. Provide two sets of special tools, software, and any other item/s for each equipment [item] [item type] if required for
maintenance and/or future reconfiguration of the item.
I. Contractor to supply all start-up supplies for medical equipment for a fully operational installation. Contractor must
supply to the Government a listing of all needed supplies for ongoing equipment operation for each item of
equipment requiring additional supplies for operation.
J. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Government’s staff and maintenance personnel to
adjust, operate, and maintain medical equipment.
K. [Confirm functionality of required interfaces to other systems and networks.]

3.6 WARRANTY

3.6.1 Minimum Requirements

A. Warranty requirements are outlined in [Division 01] [PWS SOW] [___].
B. [Provide manufacturer’s written warranty for all items listed. Provide warranty for a minimum of (1) year against
defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty must provide for material, labor and all associated replacement
and/or repair costs required to provide for a fully operational equipment replacement or repair. Submit
manufacturers and installers standard service contract beyond the warranty period for Government review. Warranty
must be transferrable to the final owner without risk of being voided. All warranty certification and documentation
must be provided to the final owner after date of acceptance.]
C. Provide routine warranty service in accordance with manufacturer's warranty requirements, for a period of [12
months (minimum)] [___] after the open for business date. Perform work during regular working hours. Perform
service only by factory trained personnel. Maintain a maintenance log of all service orders performed during the
warranty period.

3.7 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O & M)

3.7.1 Provide the following to the final owner

A. Provide O & M data for all FFE-LVS as outlined in [Division 01] [PWS SOW] [___].
B. Upon completion of equipment installation, furnish [two (2)] copies of operators/service/maintenance manuals for
each type of equipment which will require service or maintenance
C. Each manual must contain operating instructions and information required for performing periodic maintenance on
the equipment. Each service manual must include an illustrated parts breakdown which identifies each part of the
unit with manufacturer’s part number, wiring diagrams, and a list of necessary service parts, tools, and equipment
needed to support maintenance requirements.
D. Accessory Catalogs: Upon completion of the Project, furnish two copies of the manufacturer's catalogs containing
optional accessory items available for all equipment relative to the procured equipment/system delivered herein.
E. Provide instruction video for cleaning and maintenance, when available.
F. Provide cleaning requirements for all items to prevent void of warranty.
G. [Provide contact information for Repair Technician or Emergency Repair Company]
H. Provide contact information to [Logistics, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Biomedical Equipment Services.]
I. Train designated staff in the operation and maintenance of the provided equipment/system. Provide two training
sessions for equipment/system users and two training sessions for maintenance personnel scheduled to
accommodate shift work. [Provide training certificates that can be executed up to eleven months after the system is
installed, in order to provide a refresher course for each group of trainees.] Provide DVD copy of the training with
the O & M data.

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