USDA seeking 3,000-3,330 ABOA SF, Office/Scientific Support Space, in Hunt Valley, MD.

PAGE 1 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ Wiring & Cabling Guidelines for Offices Version 2.3 Introduction Recent updates to two Department Regulations (DRs), DR 3300-001-G and 3300-001-K, supersede the outdated guidance in DR 3902-001, “Service Center Technology Modernization Project (SCTMP) Wiring/Cabling Specifications for Service Center Agencies’ (SCA) Computer Rooms.” As a result, 3902-001 has been canceled and should no longer be used. Though it is canceled, it did have some information that was still useful and applicable. Therefore, the Office of the Chief Information Officer’s Client Experience Center (OCIO-CEC) has taken that information and documented it in these guidelines to help supplement the references below. References • DR 3300-001-G, “Sharing of Telecommunications Resources” • DR 3300-001-K, “Installation of Telecommunications Cables in Federal Buildings” • Departmental Manual (DM) 3510-001, “Physical Security Standards for Information Technology (IT) Restricted Space” • “CEC Space and ADP Room Guidelines” Available from the OCIO-CEC-Business Services Division (BSD) • Technical Support Division (TSD) Site Moves Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Scope It is expected that with End User Consolidation (EUC) and the award of the new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract, there will be more formal guidance forthcoming on facility and information technology services consolidation. However, until then, these guidelines should be used to assist with the wiring/cabling needs for offices. Responsibilities The OCIO-CEC has the authority and responsibility for oversight of the office Automated Data Processing (ADP) rooms and cabling. They are responsible for providing approval of all cabling plans. The Mission Area leasing agent is responsible for including all applicable requirements and standards in solicitations. Questions on these guidelines can be directed to the OCIO-CEC. -- 1 of 6 -- United States Department of Agriculture Wiring & Cabling Guidelines for Offices PAGE 2 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ Computer Room Physical and Security Requirements Refer to Departmental Manual (DM 3510-001) “Physical Security Standards for Information Technology (IT) Restricted Space” and the “CEC Space and ADP Room Guidelines”. Dedicated Electrical Circuits and Outlets for ADP Equipment 1. ADP Room and Demarcation Point Circuits: Provide and install dedicated electrical circuits with isolated grounds in the computer room. Dedicated circuits must be 110 volt, 20-amp standard three-prong circuits with true earth ground terminated into orange or other uniquely marked (computer use only) duplex outlets. Provide and install duplex outlets for each dedicated electrical circuit in the computer room and any distribution closets. One dedicated outlet for the explicit use of USDA/OCIO/CEC should also be provided at the demarcation point. The main electrical panel for the computer/voice equipment will be properly grounded. 2. General Office Space Circuits: Provide enough dedicated electrical circuits and multiple outlets at designated locations throughout the service center to accommodate workstations, copiers, etc. 3. Electrical Requirements for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Circuit: All CEC network equipment in the computer room is required to be connected to a UPS. a. The CEC or the CEC-contracted installer is responsible for the installation of and engineering the load on the UPS. b. The agency will be responsible for funding of the UPS. 4. Number and Type of Circuits: There will be a minimum of one 120 volt, 30-amp minimum with true ground, terminated into a twisting-lock NEMA L5-30R receptacle. Each dedicated circuit must have insulated, isolated earth ground; conduit ground is not acceptable. 5. Location of the UPS Receptacle: The receptacle will be located within a maximum of 4.5 feet from the back of the computer room wiring cabinet. Plywood Wall Mounting One sheet of ¾ inch 4 x 4-foot plywood or equivalent open space on an existing backboard shall be vertically mounted on the wall at the internal demarcation point within three feet of an electrical outlet. The backboard should be attached to the wall using correct mounting hardware and procedures. If the wall is sheet-rocked, attach the backboard to the studs. If the wall is concrete, attach the backboard using anchors. The backboard should be painted with fire-retardant paint the same color as the interior walls of the building. -- 2 of 6 -- United States Department of Agriculture Wiring & Cabling Guidelines for Offices PAGE 3 LESSOR: _______ GOVERNMENT: _______ Demarcation Point (D-Mark) 1. When possible, all telecommunication company demarcation points should be internal to the building. The lessor is responsible for ensuring there is a route available for any extended demark need from the building demark to the USDA ADP room. Any demarcation extension should be coordinated with TSD and the sponsoring agency to ensure the work is properly sourced and funded. 2. A 4-inch conduit with pull cable for the explicit use of USDA should be installed from the demarcation point to the USDA ADP (Computer) Room. 3. For any analog Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines delivered to the office, extend them from the demark to the extended demark at the computer room and utilize 6P4C surface mount jacks to accommodate RJ11 cables, such as the one shown to the right. Distribution Closets and Cable Pathways 1. For the standard service center, data cabling may traverse non-USDA space (for example, in the space above a drop ceiling) without any special protection (conduit, etc.). Any exceptions to this will be identified site- specifically by the OCIO-CEC. 2. Data cabling may terminate in USDA or USDA partner space. If any space changes definition (for example, a USDA office is discontinued without the entire location being closed and the abandoned space is leased to a non-USDA tenant), the USDA cable terminations must be…