SECTION 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems Part 1 - General 1.1 Section Summary

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SECTION 27 52 23
NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION SUMMARY
A. Work covered by this document includes design, engineering, labor,
material and products, equipment warranty and system warranty, training
and services for, and incidental to, the complete installation of new
and fully operating National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – Life
Safety Code 101.3-2 (a) Labeled and (b) Listed, Emergency Service
Nurse-Call and/or Life Safety listed Code Blue Communication System and
associated equipment (here-in-after referred to as the System) provided
in approved locations indicated on the contract drawings. These items
shall be tested and certified capable of receiving, distributing,
interconnecting and supporting Nurse-Call and/or Code Blue
communications signals generated local and remotely as detailed herein.
B. Work shall be complete, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL – i.e.
Underwriters Laboratory [UL]) Listed and Labeled; and VA Central Office
(VACO), Telecommunications Voice Engineering (TVE 005OP3B) tested,
certified and ready for operation.
C. The System shall be delivered free of engineering, manufacturing,
installation, and functional defects. It shall be designed, engineered
and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing.
D. The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed,
engineered, furnished, installed, certified, tested, and warranty by
the Contractor.
E. Specification Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between
the text of this document and the Project’s Contract Drawings outlined
and/or cited herein; THE TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.
HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL SUPERSEDE APPLICABLE EMERGENCY
LAWS AND REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY NATIONAL AND/OR LOCAL LIFE AND
PUBLIC SAFETY CODES. The Local Fire Marshall and/or VA Public Safety
Officer are the only authorities that may modify this document’s
EMERGENCY CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, on a case by case basis, in
writing and confirmed by VA’s Project Manager (PM), Resident Engineer
(RE) and TVE-005OP3B. The VA PM is the only approving authority for
other amendments to this document that may be granted, on a case by
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case basis, in writhing with technical concurrencies by VA’s PM, RE,

TVE-005OP3B and identified Facility Project Personnel.
F. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Contractor shall ensure
that all management, sales, engineering and installation personnel have
read and understand the requirements of this specification before the
system is designed, engineered, delivered and provided. The Contractor
shall furnish a written statement stating this requirement as a part of
the technical submittal that includes each name and certification,
including the OEMs. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writing,
all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract
specifications and drawings, from the PM and/or the RE before
proceeding with the change.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. 01 33 23 – Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.
B. 07 84 00 – Firestopping.
C. 26 05 21 – Low – Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600
Volts and Below).
D. 26 41 00 – Facility Lightning Protection.
E. 27 05 11 – Requirements for Communications Installations.
F. 27 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.
G. 27 05 33 – Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems.
H. 27 10 00 – CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING.
I. 27 11 00 – TIP Communications Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings.
J. 27 15 00 – TIP Communications Horizontal and Vertical Cabling.
K. 27 51 16 – Public Address & Mass Notification System (PA).
1.3 DEFINITION
A. Provide: Design, engineer, furnish, install, connect complete, test,
certify and warranty.
B. Work: Materials furnished and completely installed.
C. Review of contract drawings: A service by the engineer to reduce the
possibility of materials being ordered which do not comply with
contract documents. The engineer's review shall not relieve the
Contractor of responsibility for dimensions or compliance with the
contract documents. The reviewer's failure to detect an error does not
constitute permission for the Contractor to proceed in error.
D. Headquarters (aka VACO) Technical Review, for National and VA
Communications and Security, Codes, Frequency Licensing Standards,
Guidelines and Compliance:
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Office of Telecommunications
Special Communications Team (07A2)
202-461-5301, 202-461-5311
E. Engineer:
F. Owner:
G. General Contractor (GC):
H. Contractor: Systems Contractor; you; successful bidder.
1.4 REFERENCES
A. The installation shall comply fully with all governing authorities,
laws and ordinances, regulations, codes and standards, including, but
not limited to:
1. United States Federal Law:
a. Departments of:
1) Commerce, Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 15 –
Under the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public
Law 104-106), the Secretary of Commerce approves standards and
guidelines that are developed by the:
a) Chapter II, National Institute of Standards Technology
(NIST – formerly the National Bureau of Standards). Under
Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management
Reform Act of 1996 and the Federal Information Security
Management Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), NIST develops
– Federal Information Processing Standards Publication
(FIPS) 140-2—Security Requirements for Cryptographic
Modules.
b) Chapter XXIII, National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA – aka ‘Red Book’) Chapter 7.8 / 9;
CFR, Title 47 Federal communications Commission (FCC) Part
15, Radio Frequency Restriction of Use and Compliance in
“Safety of Life” Functions & Locations.
2) FCC - Communications Act of 1934, as amended, CFR, Title 47 –
Telecommunications, in addition to Part 15 – Restrictions of
use for Part 15 listed Radio Equipment in Safety of Life /
Emergency Functions / Equipment/ Locations (also see CFR,
Title 15 – Department of Commerce, Chapter XXIII – NTIA):
a) Part 15 – Restrictions of use for Part 15 listed Radio
Equipment in Safety of Life / Emergency Functions /
Equipment/Locations.
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b) Part 58 – Television Broadcast Service.

c) Part 90 – Rules and Regulations, Appendix C.
3) Health, (Public Law 96-88), CFR, Title 42, Chapter IV Health &
Human Services, CFR, Title 46, Subpart 1395(a)(b) JCAHO “a
hospital that meets JCAHO accreditation is deemed to meet the
Medicare conditions of Participation by meeting Federal
Directives:”
a) All guidelines for Life, Personal and Public Safety; and,
Essential and Emergency Communications.
4) Labor, CFR, Title 29, Part 1910, Chapter XVII - Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety
and Health Standard:
a) Subpart 7 - Definition and requirements (for a NRTL – 15
Laboratory’s, for complete list, contact
(http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.html):
1) UL:
a) 44-02 – Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and
Cables.
b) 65 – Standard for Wired Cabinets.
c) 83-03 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires
and Cables.
d) 467-01 – Standard for Electrical Grounding and
Bonding Equipment
e) 468 – Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment.
f) 486A-01 – Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering
Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors
g) 486C-02 – Standard for Splicing Wire Connectors.
h) 486D-02 – Standard for Insulated Wire Connector
Systems for Underground Use or in Damp or Wet
Locations.
i) 486E-00 – Standard for Equipment Wiring Terminals for
Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors.
j) 493-01 – Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated
Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable.
k) 514B-02 – Standard for Fittings for Cable and
Conduit.
l) 1069 – Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment.
m) 1449 – Standard for Transient Voltage Surge
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Suppressors.
n) 1479-03 – Standard for Fire Tests of Through-
Penetration Fire Stops.
o) 1666 – Standard for Wire/Cable Vertical (Riser) Tray
Flame Tests.
p) 1863 – Standard for Safety, Communications Circuits
Accessories.
q) 2024 – Standard for Optical Fiber Raceways.
r) 60950-1/2 – Information Technology Equipment –
Safety.
2) Canadian Standards Association (CSA): same tests as for
UL.
3) Communications Certifications Laboratory (CCL): same
tests
as for UL.
4) Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA formerly
Edison Testing Laboratory [ETL]): same tests as for UL.
b) Subpart 35 – Compliance with NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.
c) Subpart 36 - Design and construction requirements for exit
routes.
d) Subpart 268 - Telecommunications.
e) Subpart 305 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment
for general use.
5) Department of Transportation, CFR, Title 49 (Public Law 89-
670), Part 1, Subpart C – Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA):
a) Standards AC 110/460-ID & AC 707 / 460-2E – Advisory
Circulars for Construction of Antenna Towers.
b) Forms 7450 and 7460-2 – Antenna Construction Registration.
6) Veterans Affairs (Public Law No. 100-527), CFR, Title 38,
Volumes I & II:
a) Office of Telecommunications:
1) Handbook 6100 – Telecommunications.
a) Spectrum Management FCC & NTIA Radio Frequency
Compliance and Licensing Program.
b) Special Communications Proof of Performance Testing,
VACO Compliance and Life Safety Certification(s).
b) Office of Cyber and Information Security (OCIS):
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1) Handbook 6500 - Information Security Program.

2) Wireless and Handheld Device Security Guideline Version
3.2, August 15, 2005.
c) VA’s National Center for Patient Safety – Veterans Health
Administration Warning System, Failure of Medical Alarm
Systems using Paging Technology to Notify Clinical Staff,
July 2004.
d) VA’s Center for Engineering Occupational Safety and Health,
concurrence with warning identified in VA Directive 7700.
e) Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM):
1) Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1).
2) Standard Detail and CAD Standards (PG-18-4).
3) Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5).
4) Electrical Design Manual for VA Facilities (PG 18-10),
Articles 7 & 8.
5) Minimum Requirements of A/E Submissions (PG 18-15):
a) Volume B, Major New Facilities, Major Additions; and
Major Renovations, Article VI, Paragraph B.
b) Volume C - Minor and NRM Projects, Article III,
Paragraph S.
c) Volume E - Request for Proposals Design/Build
Projects, Article II, Paragraph F.
6) Mission Critical Facilities Design Manual (Final Draft –
2007).
7) Life Safety Protected Design Manual (Final Draft –
2007).
8) Solicitation for Offerors (SFO) for Lease Based Clinics
– (05-2009).
b. Federal Specifications (Fed. Specs.):
1) A-A-59544-00 - Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed
Installation).
2. National Codes:
a. American Institute of Architects (AIA): Guidelines for Healthcare
Facilities.
b. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries
Association/Telecommunications Industry Association
(ANSI/EIA/TIA):
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1) 568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring

Standards:
a) B-1 – General Requirements.
b) B-2 – Balanced twisted-pair cable systems.
c) B-3 - Fiber optic cable systems.
2) 569 - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications
Pathways and Spaces.
3) 606 – Administration Standard for the Telecommunications
Infrastructure of Communications Buildings.
4) 607 – Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements
for Telecommunications.
5) REC 127-49 – Power Supplies.
6) RS 270 – Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices,
Recommended Procedures for User Certification.
c. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
1) Standard 17.4 – Guide for Emergency Personnel.
2) Standard 17.5 – Elevator & Escalator Equipment (prohibition of
installing non-elevator equipment in Elevator Equipment Room /
Mechanical Penthouse).
d. American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):
1) D2301-04 - Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride Plastic
Pressure Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape.
e. Building Industries Communications Services Installation (BICSI):
1) All standards for smart building wiring, connections and
devices for commercial and medical facilities.
2) Structured Building Cable Topologies.
3) In consort with ANSI/EIA/TIA.
f. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):
1) SO/TR 21730:2007 - Use of mobile wireless communication and
computing technology in healthcare facilities -
Recommendations for electromagnetic compatibility (management
of unintentional electromagnetic interference) with medical
devices.
2) 0739-5175/08/©2008 IEEE – Medical Grade – Mission Critical –
Wireless Networks.
3) C62.41 – Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.
g. NFPA:
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1) 70 - National Electrical Code (current date of issue) –

Articles 517, 645 & 800.
2) 75 - Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer Data-
Processing Equipment.
3) 77 – Recommended Practice on Static Electricity.
4) 99 - Healthcare Facilities.
5) 101 - Life Safety Code.
3. State Hospital Code(s).
4. Local Town, City and/or County Codes.
5. Accreditation Organization(s):
a. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization
(JCAHO) – Section VI, Part 3a – Operating Features.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. The OEM shall have had experience with three (3) or more installations
of Nurse Call systems of comparable size and interfacing complexity
with regards to type and design as specified herein. Each of these
installations shall have performed satisfactorily for at least one (1)
year after final acceptance by the user. Include the names, locations
and point of contact for these installations as a part of the
submittal.
B. The Contractor shall submit certified documentation that they have been
an authorized distributor and service organization for the OEM for a
minimum of three (3) years. The Contractor shall be authorized by the
OEM to pass thru the OEM’s warranty of the installed equipment to VA.
In addition, the OEM and Contractor shall accept complete
responsibility for the design, installation, certification, operation,
and physical support for the System. This documentation, along with
the System Contractor and OEM certifications must be provided in
writing as part of the Contractor’s Technical submittal.
C. The Contractor’s Communications Technicians assigned to the System
shall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the
engineering, installation, operation, and testing of the System. The
Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM
certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal or to
the RE before being allowed to commence work on the System.
D. The Contractor shall display all applicable national, state and local
licenses.
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E. The Contractor shall submit copy (s) of Certificate of successful

completion of OEM’s installation/training school for installing
technicians of the System’s Nurse Call and/or Code Blue equipment being
proposed.
1.6 CODES AND PERMITS
A. Provide all necessary permits and schedule all inspections as
identified in the contract’s milestone chart, so that the system is
proof of performance tested, certified and approved by VA and ready for
operation on a date directed by the Owner.
B. The contractor is responsible to adhere to all codes described herein
and associated contractual, state and local codes.
1.7 SCHEDULING
A. After the award of contract, the Contractor shall prepare a detailed
schedule (aka milestone chart) using “Microsoft Project” software or
equivalent. The Contractor Project Schedule (CPS) shall indicate
detailed activities for the projected life of the project. The CPS
shall consist of detailed activities and their restraining
relationships. It will also detail manpower usage throughout the
project.
B. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all work with
the other trades for scheduling, rough-in, and finishing all work
specified. The owner will not be liable for any additional costs due
to missed dates or poor coordination of the supplying contractor with
other trades.
1.8 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT DATA SUBMITTALS (AKA
TECHNICAL SUBMITTAL[S])
(Note: The Contractor is encouraged, but not required, to submit
separate technical submittal(s) outlining alternate technical
approach(s) to the system requirements stated here-in as long as each
alternate technical document(s) is complete, separate, and submitted in
precisely the same manner as outlined herein. VA will review and rate
each received alternate submittal, which follows this requirement, in
exactly the same procedure as outlined herein. Partial, add-on, or
addenda type alternates will not be accepted or reviewed.)
A. Submit at one time within 10 days of contract awarding, drawings and
product data on all proposed equipment and system. Check for
compliance with contract documents and certify compliance with
Contractor's "APPROVED" stamp and signature.
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B. Support all submittals with descriptive materials, i.e., catalog

sheets, product data sheets, diagrams, and charts published by the
manufacturer. These materials shall show conformance to specification
and drawing requirements.
C. Where multiple products are listed on a single cut-sheet, circle or
highlight the one that you propose to use. Provide a complete and
through equipment list of equipment expected to be installed in the
system, with spares, as a part of the submittal. Special
Communications (TVE-005OP3B) will not review any submittal that does
not have this list.
D. Provide four (4) copies to the PM for technical review. The PM will
provide a copy to the offices identified in Paragraph 1.3.C & D, at a
minimum for compliance review as described herein where each
responsible individual(s) shall respond to the PM within 10 days of
receipt of their acceptance or rejection of the submittal(s).
E. Provide interconnection methods, conduit (where not already installed),
junction boxes (J-Boxes), cable, interface fixtures and equipment lists
for the: ENR(s) ( aka DMARC), TER, TCR, MCR, MCOR, PCR, ECR, Stacked
Telecommunications Rooms (STR), Nurses Stations (NS), Head End Room
(HER), Head End Cabinet (HEC), Head End Interface Cabinet (HEIC) and
approved TCO locations TIP interface distribution layout drawing, as
they are to be installed and interconnected to teach other (REFER TO
APPENDIX B – SUGGESTED TELECOMMUNI-CAITONS ONE LINE TOPOLOGY pull-out
drawing).
F. Equipment technical literature detailing the electrical and technical
characteristics of each item of equipment to be furnished.
G. Engineering drawings of the System, showing calculated of expected
signal levels at the headend input and output, each input and output
distribution point, and signal level at each telecommunications outlet.
H. Surveys Required as a Part of The Technical Submittal:
1. The Contractor shall provide the following System surveys that
depict various system features and capacities required in addition
to the on-site survey requirements described herein (see
Specification Paragraph 2.4.3). Each survey shall be in writing and
contain the following information (the formats are suggestions and
may be used for the initial Technical Submittal Survey
requirements), as a minimum:
a. Nurse Call Cable System Design Plan:
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1) An OEM and contractor designed functioning Nurse Call System

cable plan to populate the entire TIP empty conduit/pathway
distribution systems provided as a part of Specification 27 11
00 shall be provided as a part of the technical proposal. A
specific functioning Nurse Call: cable, interfaces, J-boxes
and back boxes shall coincide with the total growth items as
described herein. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to
provide the Systems’ entire Nurse Call cable and accessory
requirements and engineer a functioning Nurse Call
distribution system and equipment requirement plan of the
following paragraph(s), at a minimum:
2) The required Nurse Call and/or Code Blue Equipment Locations:
EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH
Master Stations
Dome Lights
Room
Corridor
Other
Patient Stations
Single
Dual
Isolation
Other
Emergency Stations
Bath
Toilet
Isolation
Other
Staff Stations
Duty Stations
Code Blue
Patient Locations
Surgical Recovery Locations
Medical Recovery Locations
ICU Locations
SICU
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MICU
CCU
Other
Emergency Room Locations
Other
Supervisory Locations
Nurse Stations
On-Call Rooms
Other
Remote Locations
Telephone Operator’s Room
Police Control Room
Other
Radio Paging Access (when pre-approved
by TVE-005OP3B)
Audio Paging Access (when pre-approved
by TVE-005OP3B)
Wireless Access (when pre-approved by
TVE-005OP3B)
Maintenance/Programming Console
Location(s)
Central Control Cabinet/Equipment
Location
Power Supply(s)
UPS(s)
3) The required Nurse Call and/or Code Blue Cable
Plant/Connections:
The Contractor shall clearly and fully indicate this category
for each item identified herein as a part of the technical
submittal. For this purpose, the following definitions and
sample connections are provided to detail the system’s
capability:

Central Control Cabinet/Equipment
Location
Power Supply(s)
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UPS(s)
Essential Electrical Power Panel(s)
Other
Cable Plant
Supply to Locations Identified in
Paragraph 1.8.H.1.a.2)
Remote Locations
Telephone Operator Room
Police Control Room
Other
Maintenance/Program Console
Location(s)
Other
LAN (Local Facility)
Access/Equipment/Location (when pre-
approved by TVE-005OP3B)
Wireless Access/Equipment/Location
(when pre-approved by TVE-005OP3B)
PA Access/Equipment/Location (when pre-
approved by TVE-005OP3B)
Other
1.9 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS (AS BUILTS)

A. Throughout progress of the Work, maintain an accurate record of changes
in Contract Documents. Upon completion of Work, transfer recorded
changes to a set of Project Record Documents.
B. The floorplans shall be marked in pen to include the following:
1. Each device specific locations with UL labels affixed.
2. Conduit locations.
3. Each interface and equipment specific location.
4. Head-end equipment and specific location.
5. Wiring diagram.
6. Labeling and administration documentation.
7. Warranty certificate.
8. System test results.
1.10 WARRANTIES / GUARANTY
A. The Contractor shall warrant the installation to be free from defect in
material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of
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acceptance of the project by the owner. The Contractor shall agree to

remedy covered defects within four (4) hours of notification of major
failures or within twenty-four (24) hours of notification for
individual station related problems.
B. The Contractor shall agree to grantee the system according to the
guidelines outlined in Article 4 herein.
1.11 USE OF THE SITE
A. Use of the site shall be at the GC’s direction.
B. Coordinate with the GC for lay-down areas for product storage and
administration areas.
C. Coordinate work with the GC and their sub-contractors.
D. Access to buildings wherein the work is performed shall be directed by
the GC.
1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will
prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft.
B. Store products in original containers.
C. Coordinate with the GC for product storage. There may be little or no
storage space available on site. Plan to potentially store materials
off site.
D. Do not install damaged products. Remove damaged products from the site
and replaced with new product at no cost to the Owner.
1.13 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
A. Prior to final inspection and acceptance of the work, remove all
debris, rubbish, waste material, tools, construction equipment,
machinery and surplus materials from the project site and thoroughly
clean your work area.
B. Before the project closeout date, the Contractor shall submit:
1. OEM Equipment Warranty Certificates.
2. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities
such as the Low Voltage Certificate of Inspection.
3. Project record documents.
4. Instruction manuals and software that is a part of the system.
5. System Guaranty Certificate.
C. Contractor shall submit written notice that:
1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.
2. Project has been inspected for compliance with contract.
3. Work has been completed in accordance with the contract.
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PART 2 – PRODUCTS / FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse
Call System for each location shown on the contract drawings and TCOs
WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED AS A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27
11 00.
B. The specific location for each Nurse Call: Central Control Cabinet,
Power Supply, Electrical Supervisor Panel, UPS, Two (2) Remote
Annunciation Consoles, Master Station, Duty Station, Staff Station is,
Emergency Station, Dome Light, Code Blue Station, and TCOs are to be
located with Contractor and VA personal.
C. Coordinate features and select interface components to form an
integrated Nurse Call system. Match components and interconnections
between the systems for optimum performance of specified functions.
D. Expansion Capability: The Nurse Call equipment interfaces and cables
shall be able to increase number of enunciation points in the future by
a minimum of 50 percent (%) above those indicated without adding any
internal or external components or main trunk cable conductors.
E. Equipment: Active electronic type shall use solid-state components,
fully rated for continuous duty unless otherwise indicated. Select
equipment for normal operation on input power usually supplied between
110 to 130 VAC, 60 Hz supplied from the Facility’s Emergency Electrical
Power System.
F. Meet all FCC requirements regarding equipment listing, low radiation
and/or interference of RF signal(s). The system shall be designed to
prevent direct pickup of signals from within and outside the building
structure.
G. Weather/Water Proof Equipment: Listed and labeled by an OSHA certified
NRTL (i.e. UL) for duty outdoors or in damp locations.
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse
Call and/or Code Blue System WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED AS
A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27 11 00.
B. The Contractor is responsible for interfacing all systems System.
C. The Contractor shall continually employ interfacing methods that are
approved by the OEM and VA. 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 with regard to
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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. The System Contractor shall connect the System ensuring that all NFPA
and 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. VA shall arrange for the
interconnection between the systems with the appropriate responsible
parties.
E. System hardware shall consist of a standalone (separate) nurse call
patient communications network comprised of nurse consoles, control
stations, staff and duty stations, room and corridor dome lights,
pillow speakers/call cords, pull cord and/or emergency push button
stations, wiring. And, other options such as, pocket page interfaces,
computer interfaces, printer interfaces, wireless / telephone network
interfaces, and nurse locating system interface (when specifically
approved first by TVE 005OP3B) and as shown on drawings. All necessary
equipment required to meet the intent of these specifications, whether
or not enumerated within these specifications, shall be supplied and
installed to provide a complete and operating nurse patient
communications network. It is not acceptable to utilize the telephone
cable system for the control and distribution of nurse call (code Blue)
signals and equipment.
F. System firmware shall be the product of a reputable firmware OEM of
record with a proven history of product reliability and sole control
over all source code. Manufacturer shall provide, free of charge,
product firmware/software upgrades for a period of two (2) years from
date of acceptance by VA for any product feature enhancements. System
configuration programming changes shall not require any exchange of
parts and shall be capable of being executed remotely via a modem
connection (when specifically approved first by TVE 005OP3B).
G. The Nurse Call Head End Equipment shall be located in
Telecommunications Room. The Nurse Call / Code Blue System may
interface the PA system when specifically approved by VA Headquarters T
VE 005OP3B during the project approval process prior to contract
bidding.
H. The System shall utilize microprocessor components for all signaling
and programming circuits and functions. Self contained or on board
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system program memory shall be non-volatile and protected from erasure

from power outages for a minimum of 12 hours.
I. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the System (including each
distribution cabinet/point, CRT and Monitor) 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. The System is defined as Critical Service and the Code Blue functions
is defined as Life Safety/Support by NFPA (re Part 1.1.A) and so
evaluated by JCAHCO. Therefore, the system shall have a minimum of two
(2) additional remote enunciation points in order to satisfy NFPA’s
Life Safety Code 101 (the typical secondary locations are Telephone
Operators Room, MAS ER Desk, Boiler Plant, etc; AND the primary
location is required to be in the SCC Room.
1. These two (2) additional remote locations shall be fully manned:
a. 24/7/365 for certified Hospital.
b. As long as other identified VA Medical / Servicing Facilities are
open for servicing patients.
c. At a minimum, Code Blue Functions shall be provided in all
Recovery (Medical and Surgical) Rooms, Intensive Care Units
(ICU), Cardiac Care Units (CCU), Step Down Room, Life Support /
Monitoring Rooms, Oncology / Radiology Procedure Rooms, Dialysis
Areas.
d. The minimum remote enunciation locations shall be:
1) The Telephone / PBX Operator Room.
2) The Police Control / Operations Room.
3) Other location(s) that is specifically approved by VA
Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B DURING THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
STAGES AND PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.
2. In addition to the two (2) remote locations afore described, the
following locations are the minimum required for additional Nurse
Call /Code Blue Annunciation:
a. “On Call” Rooms.
b. Each Nurse Master Station.
c. Each Staff Station.
d. Each Duty Station.
3. The MAXIMUM enunciation time period from placement of the Code Blue
Call to enunciation at each remote locations is 10 seconds; and, 15
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seconds to the subsequent enunciating media stations (i.e. PA, Radio

Paging, Emergency Telephone or Radio Backup, etc.).
K. Each Code Blue System shall be designed to provide continuous
electrical supervision of the complete and entire system (i.e. dome
light bulbs [each light will be considered supervised if they use any
one or a combination of (UL) approved electrical supervision
alternates, as identified in UL-1069, 1992 revision], wires, contact
switch connections, circuit boards, data, audio, and communication
busses, main and UPS power, etc.). All alarm initiating and signaling
circuits shall be supervised for open circuits, short circuits, and
system grounds. Main and UPS power circuits shall be supervised for a
change in state (i.e. primary to backup, low battery, UPS on line,
etc.). When an open, short or ground occurs in any system circuit, an
audible and visual fault alarm signal shall be initiated at the nurse
control station and all remote locations.
L. When the System is approved to connect to a separate communications
system (i.e. LAN, WAN, Telephone, Public Address, radio raging,
wireless systems, etc) the connection point shall meet the following
minimum requirements for each hard wired / wireless connection (note
each wireless system connection MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO CONTRACT BID
BY VA HEADQUARTERS TVE - 005OP3B AND SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT - 005OP2B –
hereinafter referred to as SM - 005OP2B):
1. UL 60950-1/2.
2. FIPS 142.
3. FCC Part 15 Listed Radio Equipment restriction compliance approved
by SM – 005OP2B.
M. All passive distribution equipment shall meet or exceed -80 dB
radiation shielding (aka RFI) shielding specifications and be provided
with connectors specified by the OEM.
N. All equipment face plates utilized in the system shall be stainless
steel, anodized aluminum or UL approved cycolac plastic for the areas
where provided.
O. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for each equipment
interface cabinet, headend 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.
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P. Plug-in connectors shall be provided to connect all equipment, except

coaxial cables. Coaxial cable distribution points shall use coaxial
cable connections recommended by the cable OEM and approved by the
system OEM. Base band cable systems shall 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.
R. Audio Level Processing: The control equipment shall 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 acceptable 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 shall be
provided with the equipment required to insure the system can produce
its designed audio channel capacity at each speaker identified on the
contract drawings. The Contractor shall provide: a spare set of
telephone paging modules as recommended by the OEM (as a minimum
provide one spare module for each installed module); one spare audio
power amplifier, one spare audio mixer, one spare audio volume limiter
and/or compressor, and one spare audio automatic gain adjusting device,
and minimum RF equipment recommended by the OEM.
S. 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 shall be as
indicated on the drawings.
R. System Performance:
1. At a minimum, each distribution, interconnection, interface,
terminating point and TCO shall be capable of supporting the
Facility’s Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System voice and data service
as follows:
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a. Shall be compliant with and not degrade the operating parameters

of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Federal
Telecommunications System (FTS) at each PSTN and FTS interface
(if attachment is permitted by TVE 005OP3B), interconnection and
TCO terminating locations detailed on the contract drawings.
b. The System shall provide the following minimum operational
functions:
1) Code Blue calls shall be cancelable at the calling station
only. The nurse call master station (s) that a managing Code
Blue functions shall not have the ability to cancel Code Blue
calls.
2) Each Code Blue system shall be able to receive audio calls
from all bedside stations simultaneously.
3) Calls placed from any Code Blue station shall generate Code
Blue emergency type audible and visual signals at each
associated nurse control and duty station, respective dome
lights and all local and remote annunciator panels. Calls
placed from a bedside station shall generate emergency type
visual signals at the bedside station and associated dome
light(s) in addition to the previous stated stations and
panels.
4) Activating the silencing device at any location, while a Code
Blue call or system fault is occurring shall mute the audible
signals at the alarm location.
a) The audible alarm shall regenerate at the end of the
selected time-out period until the call or fault is
corrected.
b) The visual signals shall continue until the call is
canceled and/or a fault is corrected. When the fault is
corrected, all signals generated by the fault shall
automatically cease, returning the System to a standby
status.
c) Audible signals shall be regenerated in any local or remote
annunciator panel that is in the silence mode, in the event
an additional Code Blue call is placed in any Code Blue
system.
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d) The additional Code Blue call shall also generate visual

signals at all annunciators to identify the location of the
call.
2. Each System Nurse Call location shall generate a minimum of
distinct calls:
a. Routine: single flashing dome lights & master station color and
audio tone,
b. Staff Assist: rapid flashing dome lights & master station color
and audio tone,
c. Emergency: Red flashing done lights & master station color and
audio tone,
d. Code Blue (if equipped): Blue flashing dome lights and master
station color and audio tone,
e. Each generated call shall be cancelable at ONLY the originating
location,
f. Staff Locator: Green Flashing dome lights & master station color
and audio tone
2.3 MANUFACTURERS
A. The products specified shall be new, FCC and UL Listed, labeled and
produced by OEM manufacturer of record. An OEM of record shall 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, specifications, and operating
manuals for the items submitted, and
3. Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment
specifications on the items of equipment submitted at least 30 days
prior to the Invitation for Bid.
B. Specifications contained herein as set forth in this document detail
the salient operating and performance characteristics of equipment in
order for VA 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 specification contained herein, the
item of equipment offered or furnished shall meet or exceed the
specification for that item of equipment.
C. Equipment Standards and Testing:
1. The System has been defined herein as connected to systems
identified as Critical Service performing various Emergency and Life
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Support Functions. Therefore, at a minimum, the system shall conform

to all aforementioned National and/or Local Life Safety Codes (which
ever are the more stringent), NFPA, NEC, this specification, JCAHCO
Life Safety Accreditation requirements, and the OEM recommendations,
instructions, and guidelines.
2. All supplies and materials shall be listed, labeled or certified by
UL or a NRTL where such standards have been established for the
supplies, materials or equipment.
3. The provided equipment required by the System design and approved
technical submittal must conform with each UL standard in effect for
the equipment, as of the date of the technical submittal (or the
date when the RE approved system equipment necessary to be replaced)
was technically reviewed and approved by VA. Where a UL standard is
in existence for equipment to be used in completion of this
contract, the equipment must bear the approved UL seal.
4. Each item of electronic equipment to be provided under this contract
must bear the approved UL seal or the seal of the testing laboratory
that warrants the equipment has been tested in accordance with, and
conforms to the specified standards. The placement of the UL Seal
shall be a permanent part of the electronic equipment that is not
capable of being transportable from one equipment item to another.
2.4 PRODUCTS
A. General.
1. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and
miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and operating
system. The equipment quantities provided herein shall be as
indicated on the drawings with the exception of the indicated spare
equipment.
2. Contractor Furnished Equipment List (CFEs):
a. The Contractor is required to provide a list of the CFE equipment
to be furnished. The quantity, make and model number of each
item is required. Select the required equipment items quantities
that will satisfy the needs of the system as described herein and
with the OEM’s concurrence applied to the list(s), in writing.
Item Quantity Unit
1. //As required// Interface Panel(s)

1.a //As required// Electrical Supervision
Trouble Enunciator
1.a.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
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1.b //As required// Telephone

1.c //As required// Public Address
1.d //As required// Radio Paging / Equipment
1.e //As required// Wireless / Equipment
1.f. //As required// Radio Pager / Equipment
1.g //As required// Wireless / Equipment
1.f //As required// Personal Communicator /
Equipment
2. //As required// Lightning Arrestor
3. //As required// Head End Equipment/Locations
3.a //As required// Cabinet(s)
3.a.1 //As required// AC Power Conditioner & Filter
3.a.2 //As required// AC Power Strip
3.a.3 //As required// UPS
3.a.4 //As required// Interconnecting Wire/Cables
3.a.5 //As required// Wire / Cable Connector(s)
3.a.6 //As required// Wire / Cable Terminator(s)
3.b //As required// Wire Management System
3.b //As required// Head End Function(s)
3.b.1 //As required// H7 Interface
3.b.2 //As required// Nurse Locator
3.b.3 //As required// Staff Locator
4. //As required// Master Station(s)
4.a //As required// Nurse Locator
4.b //As required// Staff Locator
5. //As required// Distribution System(s)
5.a //As required// Staff Station
5.a.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.b //As required// Duty Station
5.b.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.c //As required// Code Blue Station
5.c.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.c.2 2 (MIN) Remote Station(s)
5.d //As required// Patient Station(s)
5.d.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.d.2 //As required// Bed Interface(s)
5.d.3 //As required// Pillow Speaker
5.d.4 //As required// Push Button Cordset
5.d.5 //As required// Dummy Plugs
5.d.6 //As required// Bed Integrated Control
5.d.7 //As required// Lighting Interface Module
5.d.8 //As required// TV Control Interface
5.d.9 //As required// TV Control Jack
5.d.10 //As required// TV Interconnection Cables
5.d.11 //As required// HDTV Coaxial
5.d.12 //As required// HDTV/Nurses Call Interface/

Control
5.d.13 //As required// Auxiliary Mounting Interface
5.e //As required// Emergency Station(s)
5.e.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.e.2 //As required// Toilet Emergency Station
(waterproof)
5.e.3 //As required// Shower Emergency Station
(waterproof)
5.e.4 //As required// Lavatory Emergency Station
(waterproof)
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5.f. //As required// Room Dome Light

5.f.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.g //As required// Other Dome Light(s)
5.g.1 //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
5.g.2 //As required// Corridor Dome Light
5.g.3 //As required// Intersectional Dome Light
5.h //As required// System Cable(s)
5.h.1 //As required// Coaxial
5.h.2 //As required// System Pin
5.h.3 //As required// Audio
5.h.4 //As required// Control
5.h.5 //As required// Video
5.i //As required// System Connector(s)
5.i.1 //As required// Coaxial
5.i.2 //As required// System Pin
5.i.2 //As required// Audio
5.i.3 //As required// Control
5.i.4 //As required// Video
5.j //As required// Wire Management Required as
described herein
//6. //As required// Mental Health Unit
6.a //As required// Head End Function(s)
6.a.1 //As required// H7 Interface
6.a.2 //As required// Nurse Locator
6.a.3 //As required// Staff Locator
6.b. //As required// Master Station(s)
6.c //As required// Distribution System(s)
6.c.1 //As required// Staff Station
6.c.1.a //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)
6.c.2 //As required// Duty Station
6.c.3 //As required// Patient Station(s)
6.c.3.a //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
6.c.4 //As required// Security Room(s)
6.c.4.a //As required// Security Station(s)
6.c.4.b //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
6.c.4.c //As required// Overhead Speaker/Microphone
6.c.4.d //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
6.c.4.e //As required// TV Surveillance System
6.c.4.f //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
6.c.4.g //As required// TV Interconnection Cables
6.c.4.h //As required// Audio Interconnection Cables
6.c.5 //As required// Emergency Station(s)
6.c.5.b //As required// Toilet Emergency Station
(waterproof)
6.c.5.c //As required// Shower Emergency Station
(waterproof)
6.c.5.d //As required// Lavatory Emergency Station
(waterproof)
6.c.6 //As required// Room Dome Light
6.c.7 //As required// Other Dome Light(s)
6.c.7.b //As required// Corridor Dome Light
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6.c.7.c //As required// Intersectional Dome Light

6.c.8 //As required// System Cable(s)
6.c.8.a //As required// Coaxial
6.c.8.b //As required// System Pin
6.c.8.c //As required// Audio
6.c.8.d //As required// Control
6.c.8.e //As required// Video
6.c.9 //As required// System Connector(s)
6.c.9.f //As required// Wire Management Required as
described herein//
//7 //As required// Blind Rehabilitation Unit
(waterproof)
(waterproof)
(waterproof)
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7.c.9 //As required// Wire Management Required as

described herein//
//8. //As required// Center for the Aging (aka
Nursing Home Care Unit)
8.c.4 //As required// Security Room(s)
8.c.4.a //As required// Security Station(s)
8.c.4.b //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
8.c.4.c //As required// Overhead Speaker/Microphone
8.c.4.d //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
8.c.4.e //As required// TV Surveillance System
8.c.4.f //As required// Equipment Back Box(s)\
8.c.4.g //As required// TV Interconnection Cables
8.c.4.h //As required// Audio Interconnection Cables
(waterproof)
(waterproof)
(waterproof)
8.c.9.f //As required// Wire Management Required as
described herein//
//9. As required// Oncology, Radiology,
Dialysis, Units (These units
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are treated the same as Blind

Rehabilitation Unit EXCEPT it
does contains a CODE BLUE
Function. If these units are
provided as a part of the
project, AT A MINIMUM –
DUPLI-CATE THE BLINE
REHABILITATION UNIT’S
EQUIPMETN LISTE AND EDIT AND
RENUMBER ACCORD-INGLY)//
10. On Hand Spares Provide a
separate system spares list as
indicated in each equipment
description.
B. NS Room(s):
Refer to CFM Physical Security Manual (07-2007) for VA Facilities,
Chapters 9.3 & 1) and PG 18-10, EDM, Chapters 7- Table 7-1, 8 &
Appendix B, Telecommunications One Line Topology for specific Room and
TIP Connection Requirements.
C. TER, SCC, PCR, STR, HER Rooms and Equipment:

Refer to CFM Physical Security Manual (07-2007) for VA Facilities,
Chapters 9.3 & 1) and PG 18-10, EDM, Chapters 7- Table 7-1, 8 &
Appendix B, Telecommunications One Line Topology for specific Room and
TIP Connection Requirements.
D. Telecommunications Room(s) (TR):
1. Locate the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue floor distribution equipment
as required by system design and OEM direction. Provide secured and
lockable cabinet/rack(s) as required.
2. Head-End Equipment:
a. Provide all required power supplies, communications hubs, network
switches, intelligent controllers and other devices necessary to
form a complete system. Head-end components may be rack mounted
or wall mounted in an enclosed metal enclosure.
b. Provide the head end equipment in the closest Telecommunications
Room where the System is installed.
c. Provide the System UPS inside the cabinet or in a separate
cabinet adjacent to the head end cabinet that shall maintain a
minimum of 30 minute battery back-up to all system components.
d. Equipment Cabinet: Comply with TIA/EIA-310-D. Lockable,
ventilated metal cabinet houses terminal strips, power supplies,
amplifiers, system volume control, and other switching and
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control devices required for conversation channels and control

functions. See Paragraph 2.5.E for the Cabinet’s minimum
internal items that are in addition to the installed System
equipment.
e. Vertical Equipment Rack, Wall Mounted (to be included inside of
the Equipment Cabinet) containing the following minimum items:
1) 36” (28RU) internal rack space, welded steel construction,
minimum 20” usable depth, adjustable front mounting rails.
2) Install the following products in rack provided by same
manufacturer or as specified:
a) Security screws w/ nylon isolation bushings.
b) Textured blank panels.
c) Custom mounts for components without rack mount kits.
d) Security covers.
e) Internal system ground copper buss (may be substituted with
a bare #0 AWG copper wire or equivalent size copper mesh
strip connected to ONLY THE FACILITY’S SIGNAL GROUNDING
SYSTEM.
f) Power Sequencer- rack-mounted power conditioner and
(provide as-needed) delayed sequencer(s) with (2)
unswitched outlets each and contact closure control inputs.
Connect the conditioner to one of the dual duplex outlets.
g) Two (2) each 120VAC @ 20A dual duplex outlets, connected
via conduit to the nearest Electrical Service Panel that is
supplied by the Facility’s Essential Electrical System.
h) One (1) each 120VAC @ 15A Power Distribution Strip(s).
Connect each strip to the unstitched outlet on the power
conditioner.
3. HL7 Interface:
a. The system may support downloading and updating of patient data
from the hospital admission system (or other database) via the
HL7 standard. The data only has to travel one way, i.e. from the
admission system to the nurse-call system.
b. Coordinate with the Owner the exact fields that will be populated
from the admissions system in the nurse-call system.
c. The Facility’s LAN/WAN is not allowed for Nurses Call/Code Blue
main wiring / function that must be a “stand alone primary cable
infrastructure” as described herein.
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d. Connections to the VA LAN/WAN for functional or operable

conditions will be allowed ONLY when the LAN/WAN system has been
demonstrated and NFPA (at a minimum by TVE-005OP3B) Certified
meeting Life Safety Standards.
e. Provide one (1) spare HL Interface unit.
4. Wireless:
a. Radio Paging Equipment / Systems
1) The nurse call/code blue system shall have the ability to
interface ONLY with VA Certified and Licensed radio paging
system (FCC Part 15 listed pagers and transmitters are not
allowed for “Safety of Life” functions or installed in those
specific areas – VA Headquarters TVE - 005OPB2 and SM -
005OPB2 are the 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) System shall 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 shall meet or exceed all
HIPA and VA OCIS Communications Security Guidelines for the
transmission of Patient or Staff Specific information [aka
PII] – VA 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 system shall allow the operator to
automatically page the staff member assigned to that room.
An alternate staff member may be selected for paging
purposes in place of the primary staff member. The 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 of time. The System must
have the ability to assign any bed to any pager or pager
group, and to assign an unlimited amount of pagers to any
patient bed.
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d) System shall have the ability to send all code blue calls
to staff members by predetermined group (as required)
automatically by simply pressing one “Code Blue” button.
Pager shall 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 – VA Headquarters TVE
- 005OP2B is the approving authority for this requirement).
2) When pagers are approved, provide a minimum of ten (10) spare
pagers with one spare pager for each 10 issued.
F. TIP Cable Systems:
Connect the system to the TIP system provided as a part of Speciation
Section 27 15 00. Provide additional TIP equipment, interfaces and
connections as required by System design. Provide secured pathway(s)
and lockable cabinet/rack(s) as required.
G. Interface Equipment:
1. TCR:
a. Code Blue Annunciation Station:
1) The Code Blue Remote Annunciation Station shall be located in
the Telephone Operators Room, Police Control Center.
2) The Annunciation Station shall be connected to the System via
hard wire connection(s) that shall contain all the electrical
supervisory tone signals, visual bulbs, read out panel to
indicate the location of the Code and system troubles.
3) The System shall not be connected to the Telephone system
unless specifically APPROVED BY VA HEADQUARTERS (005OP3B) and
(005OP2B) PRIOR TO CONTRACT BID.
4) The Annunciation Station shall be installed in a location
directly viewable and the readout is completely readable from
the Public Address Microphone Control Console.
5) Provide one (1) spare panel.
b. Electrical Supervision Trouble Annunciator Panel:
1) The Electrical Supervision Trouble Annunciation Panel shall be
located in the Telephone Operators Room, Police Control
Center, associate Nurses Station(s).
2) The panel(s) shall be compatible with the generated electrical
and/or electronic supervising signals to continuously monitor
the operating condition for the System head-end processing
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equipment, master stations, staff stations, patient stations,

duty stations, audio power amplifier(s), UPS, power supplies,
dome lights and interconnecting trunks. The panels shall
generate an audible and visual signal when the System’s
supervising system detects a system and equipment trouble or
trunk-line is malfunctioning.
3) Provide one (1) spare panel.
2. Hospital Bed Interface (s):
a. Provide a multi-pin receptacle for bed connection.
b. Connect cable from the multi-pin receptacle to the nurse-call
system, so that alarms, such as bed exit, shall be monitored by
the nurse-call system.
c. Connect cable from the multi-pin receptacle to the nurse-call
system, so that the bedside control buttons, such as nurse call,
and television controls are functional and monitored.
d. The hospital uses the following beds:
e. Provide one (1) spare interface for each ten (10) interfaces
installed.
3. Nurse (aka Staff) Locator Interface:
a. The System must be capable of performing nurse-locator functions.
b. The System must be capable of performing staff-locator functions
c. These functions may be combined into one operation.
d. Provide two (2) spare interfaces.
4. Lighting Interface Module:
a. Provide an interface module for the pillow speakers to control up
to 2 lights. Coordinate with the electrical contractor the exact
voltage requirements.
b. Provide one (1) spare module for each ten (10) modules installed.
5. Pillow Speaker Interfaces:
a. See functional requirements herein.
b. Provide 1 pillow speaker for each patient station.
c. Provide one (1) spare pillow speaker for each twenty (20)
speakers installed.
6. TV Remote Control Interface:
a. The pillow speaker shall have the following TV control
capability:
1) Play the TV audio through the pillow speaker.
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2) Change channels up and down.

3) Increase and decrease the volume.
4) TV audio mute.
5) UL Certified for direct patient contact.
b. Provide one (1) spare interface for each 20 interfaces installed.
7. TV Control Jack and Wiring:
a. Provide connection from the pillow speaker to the TV location.
Terminate wire on a jack in the TV low voltage faceplate.
Coordinate faceplate opening with the cabling contractor.
Coordinate jack type with the TV (typically it is a ¼” jack, but
verify prior to installation).
b. Provide patch cord from the TV control jack to the TV.
c. Provide one (1) spare complete assembly for each twenty (20)
assemblies installed.
H. Call Initiation, Annunciation and Response:
1. Light and Tones:
a Calls may be initiated through:
1) Patient station.
2) Staff station.
3) Code Blue station.
4) Toilet Emergency Station pull cord / push button.
5) Shower Emergency Station pull cord.
6) Bed Pillow speaker.
7) Bed Push-button cordset.
8) Hospital Bed Integrated controls.
b Once a call is initiated, it must be annunciated at the following
locations:
1) The Corridor, Intersectional and Room dome light associated
with the initiating device.
2) A local master control station indicating the call location
and priority.
3) Each duty station.
4) Each staff station.
5) Each remote location.
c) All calls must be displayed until they are cleared by the
nursing staff ONLY from the initiating device location.
2. Voice:
a Calls may be initiated through:
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1) Patient station.
2) Staff station.
3) Code Blue station.
4) Toilet Emergency pull cord / push button station.
5) Shower Emergency pull cord station.
6) Pillow speaker.
7) Push-button cordset.
8) Integrated bed controls.
9) Master Station.
I. Auxiliary Alarm Monitoring:
1. Each patient station must have the ability to connect a separate and
isolated auxiliary alarm to it such as an infusion pump or data
tracking / recording device (patient life support units ARE NOT
allowed to be connected to these units UNLESS APPROVED BY TVE -
005OP3B DURING THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
The System must support naming the device that is being monitored as
well as display its alarms at the master station and via the room /
corridor dome light(s).
2. Provide (2) alarm jacks at each patient station.
3. The above requirements may ONLY be allowed when the system has been
approved by VA Headquarters TVE - 005OP3B and TVE - 005OP2B and
concurred by the appropriate Medical Service(s) indicates it meets
the minimum guidelines and requirements of Paragraph 2.8.A.
J. Patient and Staff Assignment:
1. System may provide for transfer of one or more individual or groups
of stations from one master station to another without mechanical
switches or additional wiring of the stations. The transfer may be
initiated manually be the nurse or automatically at certain times of
the day.
2. The Facility’s LAN/WAN IS NOT ALLOWED for Nurses Call/Code Blue main
wiring which must be a “stand alone primary cable infrastructure.”
Connections to the VA LAN/WAN will be allowed ONLY when the LAN/WAN
system has been demonstrated and certified by TVE - 005OP3B meeting
the minimum guidelines and requirements of the Life Safety Code.
K. Reports:
1. The system’s generated reports logging all calls, alarms, response
time, bed, and staff assignments may be allowed to transmit these
reports to a central archiving entity.
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2. Reports function shall be limited by passwords and security tier

level access, so that only supervisors may access it when desired.
3. Provide instructions to the owner on how to enable/disable the
reporting functions.
4. The Facility’s LAN/WAN IS NOT ALLOWED for Nurses Call/Code Blue main
wiring that must be a “stand alone primary cable infrastructure.”
Connections to the VA LAN/WAN will be allowed ONLY when the system
has been demonstrated and certified by 005OP2B meeting the minimum
guidelines and requirements of the Life Safety Code.
L. System/Management Software:
1. Provide and install system/management software on minimum of three
(3) owner-provided computers.
a. The management software shall at a minimum provide all
historical reporting features of the system as well as real-time
monitoring of events.
b. The system software shall at a minimum provide the system’s
operating and functioning parameters and script. The OEM shall
provide VA with access to the software’s script writing and
functions.
2. Provide two (2) spare CD’s with the software installed and operable.
3. Rights in Data: VA shall have the right to all script and
programming language of system management software. If commercial
off the shelf (COTS) or a memorandum of understanding (MOU) is
required for follow-on maintenance, the Contractor is required to
accomplish the COTS Survey document and the RE is required to
accomplish the COTS Acquisition document supplied in Part 5
Attachments herein.
M. System Functional Station:

1. Master Control:
a. Simple Tone and Light:
1) A visual / aural (tone only) system shall be provided,
protected and located in the Day Hospital, Mental Health &
Blind Rehabilitation Areas, OPC where surgery or procedures
are not performed. The System shall include a push-button
emergency station (pull cord in Day Hospital and pushbutton in
Mental Health & Blind Rehabilitation areas) with an associated
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corridor dome light in each dressing room (OPC) and toilet

(OPC, Day Hospital, Mental Health, Blind.
2) The visual / aural (tone only) system shall also include a
power supply and a visual / aural (tone only) display panel in
the respective OPC receptionist / secretary's office and the
Day Hospital area and as shown on the drawings. The visual /
tone display panel shall generate audible and visual emergency
signals to indicate the location of a placed call.
3) The Visual Display Panel shall be a digital readout touch
screen to visually announce the location of incoming calls
placed in the System including room and bed number and
priority of the call. Identify each calling station with an
individual display, including separate displays for each
patient sharing a dual bedside station. If a digital readout
touch screen standard is not required or approved by the
Facility during the project design phase, an alpha - numeric
scheme shall be provided that identifies the: ward, room and
bed (i.e. Ward 2a, Room 201, Bed A (or 1) shall read 2A201A -
or- 2A201-1. Equivalent readouts are acceptable as long as TVE
005OP3B and the Facility approve the readout).
a) Calls placed at emergency stations located in toilets and
baths inside bedrooms shall be displayed for the bed
closest to the nurse control station. Beds in multi-bed
bedrooms shall be identified in a clock-wise pattern upon
entering the bedroom.
b) It shall display a minimum of four incoming calls.
Additional placed calls shall be stored in order of
placement and priority.
4) The visual / aural (tone only) system shall be installed
according to the same Procedures, guidelines and standards
outlined for a regular Nurse Call System for emergency NOT
CODE BLUE OPERATION.
5) Speakerphone and handset communication.
6) Provide one (1) spare station for each ten (1) stations
installed.
b. Touch Screen:
1) Provide a touch screen master station with 15” minimum monitor
size.
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2) The master station shall have a full control capability over

staff assignment to patients and beds as well as pagers and
wireless personal communication devices (when specifically
approved by 005OP3B on a case by case basis).
3) Speakerphone and handset communication.
4) Provide one (1) spare station for each ten (1) stations
installed.
2. Staff:
a. Light and Tine Only.
b. Voice Communications Enabled.
c. Provide one (1) spare station for each twenty (20) stations
installed.
3. Duty:
a. Light and Tine Only.
b. Voice Communications Enabled.
c. Provide one (1) spare station for each twenty (20) stations
installed.
4. Patient:
a. Single & Dual:
1) Provide each patient station with the following minimum
Feature.
a) Call button.
b) Call answered button.
c) Pillow speaker jack.
d) Auxiliary alarm monitoring jack.
e) Hospital bed interface jack (when specially approved by TVE
- 005OP3B).
f) Provide one (1) spare station for each twenty (20) stations
installed.
N. Distribution System: Refer to Specification Sections 27 11 00,
Structured TIP Communications Cables; 27 11 00, TIP Communications
Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings and 27 15 00, HORIZONTAL and
Vertical TIP Communications Cabling for additional specific TIP wire
and cable standards and installation requirements used to install the
Facility’s TIP network.
1. In addition to the TIP provided under the aforementioned
Specification Sections, the contractor shall provide the following
additional TIP installation and testing requirements, provide the
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following minimum additional System TIP requirements, cables &

interconnections:
a. Each wire and cable used in the System shall be specifically OEM
certified by tags on each reel and recommended and approved for
installation in the Facility.
b. The Contractor shall provide the RE a 610 mm (2 foot) sample of
each wire and/or cable actually employed in the System and each
certification tag for approval before continuing with the
installation as described herein.
c. Fiberoptic Cables: Refer to Specification Section 27 15 00,
Horizontal and Vertical TIP Communications Cabling; Paragraph
2.4.C12.d. Fiberoptic Cables – for minimum technical standards
and requirements for additional System cables.
d. Copper Cables: Refer to Specification Section 27 15 00,
Horizontal and Vertical TIP Communications Cabling; Paragraph
2.4.C12.c. Copper Cables – for minimum technical standards and
requirements for additional System voice and data cables.
e. Line Level Audio and Microphone Cable:
1) Line level audio and microphone cable for inside racks and
conduit.
2) Shielded, twisted pair Minimum 22AWG, stranded conductors and
24AWG drain wire with overall jacket.
f. Speaker Level Audio (70.7Volt RMS):
1) For use with 70.7V speaker circuits.
2) 18AWG stranded pair, minimum.
g. All cabling shall be plenum rated.
h. Provide one (1) spare 1,000 foot roll of approved System (not
microphone) cable only.
2. Raceways, Back Boxes and conduit:
a. In addition to the Raceways, Equipment Room Fittings provided
under Specification Sections 27 15 00 TIP Communication Room
Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Communications Horizontal and
Vertical Cabling, provide the following additional TIP raceway
and fittings:
b. Each raceway that is open top, shall be: UL certified for
telecommunications systems, partitioned with metal partitions in
order to comply with NEC Parts 517 & 800 to “mechanically
separate telecommunications systems of different service, protect
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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.
c. Intercommunication System cable infrastructure: EMT above
accessible ceilings, 24 inches on center.
d. Junction boxes shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches deep and 6
inches wide by 6 inches long.
e. Flexible metal conduit is prohibited unless specifically approved
by 005OP3B.
f. System Conduit:
1) The PA system is NFPA listed as Emergency / Public Safety
Communication System which requires the entire system to be
installed in a separate conduit system.
2) The use of centralized mechanically partitioned wireways may
be used to augment main distribution conduit on a case by case
basis when specifically approved by VA Headquarters (005OP3B).
3) Conduit Sleeves:
a) The AE 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.
b) 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 shall be
provided by the cabling contractor.
g. Device Back Boxes:
1) Furnish to the electrical contractor all back boxes required
for the PA system devices.
2) The electrical contractor shall install the back boxes as well
as the system conduit. Coordinate the delivery of the back
boxes with the construction schedule.
3. 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
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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 headend location, as
long as this function is specifically approved by the Telephone
Contractor and the RE.
c. The Nurse Call Contractor shall not make any attachments or
connection to the telephone system until specifically directed to
do so, in writing, by the RE.
d. Provide UPS for all active system components including but not
limited to:
1) System Amplifiers.
2) Microphone Consoles.
3) Telephone Interface Units.
4) TER, TR & Headend Equipment Rack(s).
O. Patient Bedside Prefabricated Units (PBPU):
1. Where PBPU’s exist in the Facility; the Contractor shall identify
the “gang box” location on the PBPU designated for installation of
the telephone jack. This location shall here-in-after be identified
as the unit’s TCO. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining
written approval and specific instructions from the PBPU OEM
regarding the necessary disassembly and reassembly of each PBPU to
the extent necessary to pull wire from above the TIP ceiling
junction box to the PBPU’s reserved gang box for the unit’s TCO. A
Contractor provided stainless steel cover plate approved for use by
the PBPU OEM and Facility IRM Chief shall finish out the jack
installation.
2. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor proceed with the PBPU
installations without the written approval of the PBPU OEM and the
specific instructions regarding the attachment to or modifying of
the PBPU. The RE shall be available to assist the Contractor in
obtaining approvals and instructions in a timely manner as related
to the project’s time constraints.
3. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the UL
integrity of each PBPU. If the Contractor violates that integrity,
it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain on site
UL re-certification of the violated PBPU at the direction of the RE
and at the Contractor’s expense.
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P. Installation Kit:
1. General: The kit shall be provided that, at a minimum, includes all
connectors and terminals, labeling systems, audio spade lugs,
barrier strips, punch blocks or wire wrap terminals, heat shrink
tubing, cable ties, solder, hangers, clamps, bolts, conduit, cable
duct, and/or cable tray, etc., required to accomplish a neat and
secure installation. All wires shall terminate in a spade lug and
barrier strip, wire wrap terminal or punch block. Unfinished or
unlabeled wire connections shall not be allowed. Turn over to the RE
all unused and partially opened installation kit boxes, coaxial,
fiberoptic, and twisted pair cable reels, conduit, cable tray,
and/or cable duct bundles, wire rolls, physical installation
hardware. The following are the minimum required installation sub-
kits:
2. System Grounding:
a. The grounding kit shall include all cable and installation
hardware required. All radio equipment shall be connected to
earth ground via internal building wiring, according to the NEC.
b. This includes, but is not limited to:
1) Fiberoptic Optic Cable Armor/External Braid
2) Coaxial Cable Shields.
3) Control Cable Shields.
4) Data Cable Shields.
5) Equipment Racks.
6) Equipment Cabinets.
7) Conduits.
8) Cable Duct.
9) Cable Trays.
10) Interduct
11) Power Panels.
12) Connector Panels.
15) Grounding Blocks.
3. Fiberoptic Cable: The fiberoptic cable kit shall include all
fiberoptic connectors, cable tying straps, interduct, heat shrink
tubing, hangers, clamps, etc. required to accomplish a neat and
secure installation.
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4. Coaxial Cable: The coaxial cable kit shall include all coaxial
connectors, cable tying straps, heat shrink tubing, hangers, clamps,
etc., required to accomplish a neat and secure installation.
5. Wire and Cable: The wire and cable kit shall include all connectors
and terminals, audio spade lugs, barrier straps, punch blocks, wire
wrap strips, heat shrink tubing, tie wraps, solder, hangers, clamps,
labels etc., required to accomplish a neat and orderly installation.
6. Conduit, Cable Duct, and Cable Tray: The kit shall 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.
7. Equipment Interface: The equipment kit shall include any item or
quantity of equipment, cable, mounting hardware and materials needed
to interface the systems with the identified sub-system(s) according
to the OEM requirements and this document.
8. Labels: The labeling kit shall include any item or quantity of
labels, tools, stencils, and materials needed to completely and
correctly label each subsystem according to the OEM requirements,
as-installed drawings, and this document.
9. Documentation: The documentation kit shall include any item or
quantity of items, computer discs, as installed drawings, equipment,
maintenance, and operation manuals, and OEM materials needed to
completely and correctly provide the system documentation as
required by this document and explained herein.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A. Assign a single project manager to this project who will serve as the
point of contact for the Owner, the General Contractor, and the
Engineer.
B. The Contractor shall be proactive in scheduling work at the hospital,
specifically the Contractor will initiate and maintain discussion with
the general contractor regarding the schedule for ceiling cover up and
install cables to meet that schedule.
C. Contact the Office of Telecommunications, Special Communications Team
(07A2) at 202-461-5301/5311 to have a VA Certified Telecommunications
COTR assigned to the project for telecommunications review, equipment
and system approval and co-ordination with VA’s Spectrum Management and
OCIS Teams.
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3.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of the TV faceplate
and the faceplate opening for the nurse call TV control jack.
B. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of TIP equipment in
the TER, TCR, PCR, SCC, ECR, STRs, NSs, and TCOs in order to connect to
the TIP cable network that was installed as a part of Section
Specification 27 11 00. Contact the RE immediately, in writing, if
additional location(s) are discovered to be activated that was not
previously provided.
C. Before beginning work, verify the location, quantity, size and access
for the following:
1. Isolated ground AC power circuits provided for systems.
2. Primary, emergency and extra auxiliary AC power generator
requirements.
3. Junction boxes, wall boxes, wire troughs, conduit stubs and other
related infrastructure for the systems.
4. System components installed by others.
5. Overhead supports and rigging hardware installed by others.
D. Immediately notify the Owner, GC and Consultant(s) in writing of any
discrepancies.
3.3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Provide a one-on-one meeting with the particular nursing manager of
each unit affected by the installation of the new nurse call/code blue
system. Review the floor plan drawing, educate the nursing manager
with the functions of the equipment that is being provided and gather
details specific to the individual units; coverage and priorities of
calls; staffing patterns; and other pertinent details that will affect
system programming and training.
3.4 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Execute work in accordance with National, State and local codes,
regulations and ordinances.
2. Install work neatly, plumb and square and in a manner consistent
with standard industry practice. Carefully protect work from dust,
paint and moisture as dictated by site conditions. The Contractor
will be fully responsible for protection of his work during the
construction phase up until final acceptance by the Owner.
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3. Install equipment according to OEM’s recommendations. Provide any

hardware, adaptors, brackets, rack mount kits or other accessories
recommended by OEM for correct assembly and installation.
4. Secure equipment firmly in place, including receptacles, speakers,
equipment racks, system cables, etc.
a. All supports, mounts, fasteners, attachments and attachment
points shall support their loads with a safety factor of at least
5:1.
b. Do not impose the weight of equipment or fixtures on supports
provided for other trades or systems.
c. Any suspended equipment or associated hardware must be certified
by the OEM for overhead suspension.
d. The Contractor is responsible for means and methods in the
design, fabrication, installation and certification of any
supports, mounts, fasteners and attachments.
5. Finishes for any exposed work such as plates, racks, panels,
speakers, etc. shall be approved by the Architect, Owner and TVE
005OP3B.
6. Coordinate cover plates with field conditions. Size and install
cover plates as necessary to hide joints between back boxes and
surrounding wall. Where cover plates are not fitted with
connectors, provide grommeted holes in size and quantity required.
Do not allow cable to leave or enter boxes without cover plates
installed.
7. Active electronic component equipment shall consist of solid state
components, be rated for continuous duty service, comply with the
requirements of FCC standards for telephone and data equipment,
systems, and service.
8. Color code all distribution wiring to conform to the Nurse Call
Industry Standard, EIA/TIA, and this document, whichever is the more
stringent. At a minimum, all equipment, cable duct and/or conduit,
enclosures, wiring, terminals, and cables shall be clearly and
permanently labeled according to and using the provided record
drawings, to facilitate installation and maintenance.
9. Connect the System’s primary input AC power to the Facility’
Critical Branch of the Emergency AC power distribution system as
shown on the plans or if not shown on the plans consult with RE
regarding a suitable circuit location prior to bidding.
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10. Product Delivery, Storage and Handling:

a. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in OEM's original
unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM's name and
equipment catalog numbers, model and serial identification
numbers. The RE may inventory the cable, patch panels, and
related equipment.
b. Storage and Handling: Store and protect equipment in a manner,
which will preclude damage as directed by the RE.
11. Where TCOs are installed adjacent to each other, install one
outlet for each instrument.
12. Equipment installed outdoors shall be weatherproof or installed
in weatherproof enclosures with hinged doors and locks with two
keys.
B. Equipment Racks/Cabinets:
1. Fill unused equipment mounting spaces with blank panels or vent
panels. Match color to equipment racks/cabinets.
2. Provide security covers for all devices not requiring routine
operator control.
3. Provide vent panels and cooling fans as required for the operation
of equipment within the OEM' specified temperature limits. Provide
adequate ventilation space between equipment for cooling. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations regarding ventilation space between
amplifiers.
4. Provide insulated connections of the electrical raceway to equipment
racks.
5. Provide continuous raceway/conduit with no more than 40% fill
between wire troughs and equipment racks/cabinets for all non-
plenum-rated cable. Ensure each system is mechanically separated
from each other in the wireway.
6. Ensure a minimum of 36 inches around each cabinet and/or rack to
comply with OSHA Safety Standards. Cabinets and/or Racks installed
side by side – the 36” rule applies to around the entire assembly
C. Distribution Frames.
1. A new stand-alone (i.e., self supporting, free standing) PA
rack/frame may be provided in each TR to interconnect the TCR, PCR,
SCC, NS, STRs & ECRs. Rack/frames shall be wired in accordance with
industry standards and shall employ "latest state-of-the-art"
modular cross-connect devices. The PA riser cable shall be sized to
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satisfy all voice/digital requirements plus not less than 50% spare
(growth) capacity in each TR which includes a fiber optic backbone.
2. The frames/racks shall be connected to the TER/MCR system ground.
D. Wiring Practice - in addition to the MANDATORY infrastructure
requirements outlined in VA Construction Specifications 27 10 00 – TIP
Structured Communications Cabling, 27 11 00 – TIP Communications Rooms
Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Horizontal and Vertical Communicators
Cabling, the following additional practices shall be adhered too:
1. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in
Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems."
2. Execute all wiring in strict adherence to the National Electrical
Code, applicable local building codes and standard industry
practices.
3. Wiring shall be classified according to the following low voltage
signal types:
a. Balanced microphone level audio (below -20dBm) or Balanced line
level audio (-20dBm to +30dBm)
b. 70V audio speaker level audio.
c. Low voltage DC control or power (less than 48VDC)
4. Where raceway is to be EMT (conduit), wiring of differing
classifications shall be run in separate conduit. Where raceway is
to be an enclosure (rack, tray, wire trough, utility box) wiring of
differing classifications which share the same enclosure shall be
mechanically partitioned and separated by at least four (4) inches.
Where Wiring of differing classifications must cross, they shall
cross perpendicular to one another.
5. Do not splice wiring anywhere along the entire length of the run.
Make sure cables are fully insulated and shielded from each other
and from the raceway for the entire length of the run.
6. Do not pull wire through any enclosure where a change of raceway
alignment or direction occurs. Do not bend wires to less than radius
recommended by manufacturer.
7. Replace the entire length of the run of any wire or cable that is
damaged or abraided during installation. There are no acceptable
methods of repairing damaged or abraided wiring.
8. Use wire pulling lubricants and pulling tensions as recommended by
the OEM.
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9. Use grommets around cut-outs and knock-outs where conduit or chase

nipples are not installed.
10. Do not use tape-based or glue-based cable anchors.
11. Ground shields and drain wires to the Facility’s signal ground
system as indicated by the drawings.
12. Field wiring entering equipment racks shall be terminated as
follows:
a. Provide OEM directed service loops at harness break-outs and at
plates, panels and equipment. Loops should be sufficient to allow
plates, panels and equipment to be removed for service and
inspection.
b. Line level and speaker level wiring may be terminated inside the
equipment rack using specified terminal blocks (see “Products.”)
Provide 15% spare terminals inside each rack. Microphone level
wiring may only be terminated at the equipment served.
c. If specified terminal blocks are not designed for rack mounting,
utilize ¾” plywood or 1/8” thick aluminum plates/blank panels as
a mounting surface. Do not mount on the bottom of the rack.
d. Employ permanent strain relief for any cable with an outside
diameter of 1” or greater.
13. Use only balanced audio circuits unless noted otherwise directed
and indicated on the drawings.
14. Make all connections as follows:
a. Make all connections using rosin-core solder or mechanical
connectors appropriate to the application.
b. For crimp-type connections, use only tools that are specified by
the manufacturer for the application.
c. Use only insulated spade lugs on screw terminals. Spade lugs
shall be sized to fit the wire gauge. Do not exceed two lugs per
terminal.
d. Wire nuts, electrical tape or “Scotch Lock” connections are not
acceptable for any application.
15. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for each
equipment interface cabinet, switch equipment cabinet, control
console, local, and remote active equipment locations to ensure
protection from input primary AC power surges and noise glitches are
not induced into low Voltage data circuits.
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16. Wires or cables previously approved to be installed outside of

conduit, cable trays, wireways, cable duct, etc:
a Only when specifically authorized as described herein, will wires
or cables be identified and approved to be installed outside of
conduit. The wire or cable runs shall be UL rated plenum and OEM
certified for use in air plenums.
b Wires and cables shall be hidden, protected, fastened and tied at
600 mm (24 in.) intervals, maximum, as described herein to
building structure.
c Closer wire or cable fastening intervals may be required to
prevents sagging, maintain clearance above suspended ceilings,
remove unsightly wiring and cabling from view and discourage
tampering and vandalism. Wire or cable runs, not provided in
conduit, that penetrate outside building walls, supporting walls,
and two hour fire barriers shall be sleeved and sealed with an
approved fire retardant sealant.
d Wire or cable runs to system components installed in walls (i.e.:
volume attenuators, circuit controllers, signal, or data outlets,
etc.) may, when specifically authorized by the RE, be fished
through hollow spaces in walls and shall be certified for use in
air plenum areas.
e Completely test all of the cables after installation and replace
any defective cables.
f Wires or cables that are installed outside of buildings shall be
in conduit, secured to solid building structures. If specifically
approved, on a case by case basis, to be run outside of conduit,
the wires or cables shall be installed, as described herein. The
bundled wires or cables must: Be tied at not less than 460 mm (18
in.) intervals to a solid building structure; have ultra violet
protection and be totally waterproof (including all connections).
The laying of wires or cables directly on roof tops, ladders,
drooping down walls, walkways, floors, etc. is not allowed and
will not be approved.
E. Cable Installation - Cable Installation - In addition to the MANDATORY
infrastructure requirements outlined in VA Construction Specifications
27 10 00 – Structured TIP Communications Cabling, 27 11 00 – TIP
Communications Rooms and Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Communications
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Horizontal and Vertical Cabling and the following additional practices

shall be adhered too:
1. Support cable on maximum 2’-0” centers. Acceptable means of cable
support are cable trays. Velcro wrap cable bundles loosely to the
means of support with plenum rated Velcro straps. Plastic tie wraps
are not acceptable as a means to bundle cables.
2. Run cables parallel to walls.
3. Install maximum of 10 cables in a single row. Provide necessary rows
as required by the number of cables.
4. Do not lay cables on top of light fixtures, ceiling tiles,
mechanical equipment, or ductwork. Maintain at least 2’-0” clearance
from all shielded electrical apparatus.
5. All cables shall be tested after the total installation is fully
complete. All test results are to be documented. All cables shall
pass acceptable test requirements and levels. Contractor shall
remedy any cabling problems or defects in order to pass or comply
with testing. This includes the re-pull of new cable as required at
no additional cost to the Owner.
6. Ends of cables shall be properly terminated on both ends per
industry and OEM’s recommendations.
7. Provide proper temporary protection of cable after pulling is
complete before final dressing and terminations are complete. Do not
leave cable lying on floor. Bundle and tie wrap up off of the floor
until you are ready to terminate.
8. Terminate all conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated
elements. Make terminations only at outlets and terminals.
9. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: Arrange on numbered terminal
strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes; terminal cabinets; and
equipment enclosures. Cables may not be spliced.
10. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without
exceeding OEM's limitations on bending radii. Install lacing bars
and distribution spools.
11. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before
dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used.
12. Cable shall not be run through structural members or be in
contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items.
13. Separation of Wires: (REFER TO RACEWAY INSTALLATION) Separate
speaker-microphone, line-level, speaker-level, and power wiring
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runs. Install in separate raceways or, where exposed or in same

enclosure, separate conductors at least 12 inches apart for speaker
microphones and adjacent parallel power and telephone wiring.
Separate other intercommunication equipment conductors as
recommended by equipment manufacturer.
14. Serve all cables as follows:
a. Cover the end of the overall jacket with a 1” (minimum) length of
transparent heat-shrink tubing. Cut unused insulated conductors
2” (minimum) past the heat-shrink, fold back over jacket and
secure with cable-tie. Cut unused shield/drain wires 2” (minimum)
past the Heatshrink and serve as indicated below.
b. Cover shield/drain wires with heat-shrink tubing extending back
to the overall jacket. Extend tubing ¼” past the end of unused
wires, fold back over jacket and secure with cable tie.
c. For each solder-type connection, cover the bare wire and solder
connection with heat-shrink tubing.
F. Labeling: Provide labeling in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A. All
lettering for Nurse Call and/or Code Blue circuits shall be stenciled
using laser printers.
1. Cable and Wires (Hereinafter referred to as “Cable”): Cables shall
be labeled at both ends in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A.
Labels shall be permanent in contrasting colors. Cables shall be
identified according to the System “Record Wiring Diagrams.”
2. Equipment: System equipment shall be permanently labeled with
contrasting plastic laminate or Bakelite material. System equipment
shall be labeled on the face of the unit corresponding to its
source.
a. Clearly, consistently, logically and permanently mark switches,
connectors, jacks, relays, receptacles and electronic and other
equipment.
b. Engrave and paint fill all receptacle panels using 1/8” (minimum)
high lettering and contrasting paint.
c. For rack-mounted equipment, use engraved Lamacoid labels with
white 1/8” (minimum) high lettering on black background. Label
the front and back of all rack-mounted equipment.
3. Conduit, Cable Duct, and/or Cable Tray: The Contractor shall label
all conduit, duct and tray, including utilized GFE, with permanent
marking devices or spray painted stenciling a minimum of 3 meters
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(10 ft.) identifying it as the System. In addition, each enclosure

shall be labeled according to this standard.
4. Termination Hardware: The Contractor shall label TCOs and patch
panel connections using color coded labels with identifiers in
accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A and the “Record Wiring Diagrams.”
5. Where multiple pieces of equipment reside in the same rack group,
clearly and logically label each indicating to which room, channel,
receptacle location, etc. they correspond.
6. Permanently label cables at each end, including intra-rack
connections. Labels shall be covered by the same, transparent heat-
shrink tubing covering the end of the overall jacket. Alternatively,
computer generated labels of the type which include a clear
protective wrap may be used.
7. Contractor’s name shall appear no more than once on each continuous
set of racks. The Contractor’s name shall not appear on wall plates
or portable equipment.
8. Ensure each OEM supplied item of equipment has appropriate UL Labels
/ Marks for the service the equipment is performed permanently
attached / marked to a non-removal board in the unit. EQUIPMENT
INSTALLED NOT BEARING THESE UL MARKS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE A
PART OF THE SYSTEM. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BEAR ALL COSTS REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH APPROVED UL MARKS.
G. Conduit and Signal Ducts: When the Contractor and/or OEM determines
additional system conduits and/or signal ducts are required in order to
meet the system minimum performance standards outlined herein, the
contractor shall provide these items as follows:
1. Conduit:
a. The Contractor shall employ the latest installation practices and
materials. The Contractor shall provide conduit, junction boxes,
connectors, sleeves, weather heads, pitch pockets, and associated
sealing materials not specifically identified in this document as
GFE. Conduit penetrations of walls, ceilings, floors,
interstitial space, fire barriers, etc., shall be sleeved and
sealed.
b. All cables shall be installed in separate conduit and/or signal
ducts (exception from the separate conduit requirement to allow
Nurse Call and/or Code Blue cables to be installed in partitioned
cable tray with voice cables may be granted in writing by the RE
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if requested). Conduits shall be provided in accordance with

Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS,
and NEC Articles 517 for Critical Care and 800 for Communications
systems, at a minimum.
c. When metal, plastic covered, etc., flexible cable protective
armor or systems are specifically authorized to be provided for
use in the System, their installation guidelines and standards
shall be as specified herein, Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND
BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, and the NEC.
d. When ”interduct” flexible cable protective systems is
specifically authorized to be provided for use in the System,
it’s installation guidelines and standards shall be as the
specified herein, Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, and the NEC.
e. Conduit fill (including GFE approved to be used in the system)
shall not exceed 40%. Each conduit end shall be equipped with a
protective insulator or sleeve to cover the conduit end,
connection nut or clamp, to protect the wire or cable during
installation and remaining in the conduit. Electrical power
conduit shall be installed in accordance with the NEC. AC power
conduit shall be run separate from signal conduit.
f. Ensure that Critical Care Nurse Call and/or Code Blue
Systems (as identified by NEC Section 517) are completely
separated and protected from all other systems.
2. Signal Duct, Cable Duct, or Cable Tray:
a. The Contractor shall use GFE signal duct, cable duct, and/or
cable tray, when identified and approved by the RE.
b. Approved signal and/or cable duct shall be a minimum size of 100
mm x 100 mm (4 in. X 4 in.) inside diameter with removable tops
or sides, as appropriate. Protective sleeves, guides or barriers
are required on all sharp corners, openings, anchors, bolts or
screw ends, junction, interface and connection points.
c. Approved cable tray shall be fully covered, mechanically and
physically partitioned for multiple electronic circuit use, and
be UL certified and labeled for use with telecommunication
circuits and/or systems. The RE shall approve width and height
dimensions.
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d. All cable junctions and taps shall be accessible. Provide an 8” X

8” X 4” (minimum) junction box attached to the cable duct or
raceway for installation of distribution system passive
equipment. Ensure all equipment and tap junctions are accessible
3.5 PROTECTION OF NETWORK DEVICES
A. Contractor shall protect network devices during unpacking and
installation by wearing manufacturer approved electrostatic discharge
(ESD) wrist straps tied to chassis ground. The wrist strap shall meet
OSHA requirements for prevention of electrical shock, should technician
come in contact with high voltage.
3.6 CUTTING, CLEANING AND PATCHING
A. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to keep their work
area clear of debris and clean area daily at completion of work.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to patch and paint any
wall or surface that has been disturbed by the execution of this work.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional
cutting, drilling, fitting or patching required that is not indicated
as provided by others to complete the Work or to make its parts fit
together properly.
D. The Contractor shall not damage or endanger a portion of the Work or
fully or partially completed construction of the Owner or separate
contractors by cutting, patching or otherwise altering such
construction, or by excavation. The Contractor shall not cut or
otherwise alter such construction by the Owner or a separate contractor
except with written consent of the Owner and of such separate
contractor; such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The
Contractor shall not unreasonably withhold from the Owner or a separate
Contractor the Contractor’s consent to cutting or otherwise altering
the Work.
E. Where coring of existing (previously installed) concrete is specified
or required, including coring indicated under unit prices, the location
of such coring shall be clearly identified in the field and the
location shall be approved by the Project Manager prior to commencement
of coring work.
3.7 FIREPROOFING
A. Where Nurse Call and/or Code Blue wires, cables and conduit penetrate
fire rated walls, floors and ceilings, fireproof the opening.
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B. Provide conduit sleeves (if not already provided by electrical

contractor) for cables that penetrate fire rated walls and
Telecommunications Rooms floors and ceilings. After the cabling
installation is complete, install fire proofing material in and around
all conduit sleeves and openings. Install fire proofing material
thoroughly and neatly. Seal all floor and ceiling penetrations.
C. Use only materials and methods that preserve the integrity of the fire
stopping system and its rating.
D. Install fireproofing where low voltage cables are installed in the same
manholes with high voltage cables; also cover the low voltage cables
with arc proof and fireproof tape.
E. Use approved fireproofing tape of the same type as used for the high
voltage cables, and apply the tape in a single layer, one-half lapped
or as recommended by the manufacturer. Install the tape with the coated
side towards the cable and extend it not less than 25 mm (one inch)
into each duct.
F. Secure the tape in place by a random wrap of glass cloth tape.
3.8 GROUNDING
A. Ground Nurse Call and/or Code Blue cable shields and equipment to
eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, commonmode
returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments as specified
in CFM Division 27, Section 27 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for
Communications Systems.
B. Facility Signal Ground Terminal: Locate at main room or area signal
ground within the room (i.e. head end and telecommunications rooms) or
area(s) and indicate each signal ground location on the drawings.
C. Extend the signal ground to inside each equipment cabinet and/or rack.
Ensure each cabinet and/or rack installed item of equipment is
connected to the extended signal ground. Isolate the signal ground
from power and major equipment grounding systems.
D. When required, install grounding electrodes as specified in CFM
Division 26, Section 26 05 26 –Grounding and Bonding for Electrical
Systems.
E. Do not use “3rd or 4th” wire internal electrical system conductors for
communications signal ground.
F. Do not connect the signal ground to the building’s external lightning
protection system.
G. Do Not “mix grounds” of different systems.
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H. Insure grounds of different systems are installed as to not

violate OSHA Safety and NEC installation requirements for protection of
personnel.
PART 4 – TESTING / GUARANTY / TRAINING
4.0 SYSTEM LISTING
The Nurses Call System is NFPA listed as an “Emergency”
Communication system. Where Code Blue signals are
transmitted, that listing is elevated to “Life
Support/Safety.” Therefore, the following testing and
guaranty provisions are the minimum to be performed and
provided by the contractor and Warranted by the OEM.
4.1 PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. Intermediate Testing:
1. After completion of 30 – 40% of the installation of a head end
cabinet(s) and interconnection to the corresponding System Patient
Head Wall Units and equipment, one master stations, local and remote
stations, treatment rooms, and prior to any further work, this
portion of the system must be pretested, inspected, and 1certified.
Each item of installed equipment shall be checked to ensure
appropriate UL Listing and Certification Labels are affixed as
required by NFPA -Life Safety Code 101-3.2 (a) & (b), UL Nurse Call
Standard 1069 and JCHCO evaluation guidelines, and proper
installation practices are followed. The intermediate test shall
include a full operational test.
2. All inspections and tests shall be conducted by an OEM-certified
contractor representative and witnessed by TVE-005OP3B if there is
no local Government Representative that processes OEM and VA
approved Credentials to inspect and certify the system. The results
of the inspection will be officially recorded by the Government
Representative and maintained on file by the RE, until completion of
the entire project. The results will be compared to the Acceptance
Test results. An identical inspection may be conducted between the
65 - 75% of the system construction phase, at the direction of the
RE.
B. Pretesting:
1. Upon completing installation of the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue
System, the Contractor shall align, balance, and completely pretest
the entire system under full operating conditions.
2. Pretesting Procedure:
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a. During the System Pretest the Contractor shall verify (utilizing

approved test equipment) that the System is fully operational and
meets all the System performance requirements of this standard.
b. The Contractor shall pretest and verify that all PSM System
functions and specification requirements are met and operational,
no unwanted aural effects, such as signal distortion, noise
pulses, glitches, audio hum, poling noise, etc. are present. At a
minimum, each of the following locations shall be fully
pretested:
1) Central Control Cabinets.
2) Nurse Control Stations.
a) Master Stations
b) Patient Stations
c) Staff Stations
d) Emergency Stations
e) Code Blue Stations
3) Dome Lights.
a) Patient Rooms
b) Corridors
c) Intersectional
4) STRs
5) Local and Remote Enunciation Panels (code blue).
6) Electrical Supervision Panels/Functions/locations.
7) All Networked locations.
8) System interface locations (i.e. wireless, PA, telephone,
etc.).
9) System trouble reporting.
10) System electrical supervision.
11) UPS operation.
12) Primary / Emergency AC Power Requirements
13) Extra Auxiliary Generator Requirements.
14) NSs.
3. The Contractor shall provide four (4) copies of the recorded system
pretest measurements and the written certification that the System
is ready for the formal acceptance test shall be submitted to the
RE.
C. Acceptance Test:
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1. After the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System has been pretested and
the Contractor has submitted the pretest results and certification
to the RE, then the Contractor shall schedule an acceptance test
date and give the RE 15 working days written notice prior to the
date the acceptance test is expected to begin. The System shall be
tested in the presence of a TVE 005OP3B and OEM certified
representatives. The System shall be tested utilizing the approved
test equipment to certify proof of performance and Life Safety /
Critical Service compliance. The tests shall verify that the total
System meets all the requirements of this specification. The
notification of the acceptance test shall include the expected
length (in time) of the test.
2. The acceptance test shall be performed on a "go-no-go" basis. Only
those operator adjustments required to show proof of performance
shall be allowed. The test shall demonstrate and verify that the
installed System does comply with all requirements of this
specification under operating conditions. The System shall be rated
as either acceptable or unacceptable at the conclusion of the test.
Failure of any part of the System that precludes completion of
system testing, and which cannot be repaired in four (4) hours,
shall be cause for terminating the acceptance test of the System.
Repeated failures that result in a cumulative time of eight (8)
hours to affect repairs shall cause the entire System to be declared
unacceptable.
3. Retesting of the entire System shall be rescheduled at the
convenience of the Government and costs borne by the Contractor at
the direction of the SRE.
D. Acceptance Test Procedure:
1. Physical and Mechanical Inspection:
a. The TVE 005OP3B Representative will tour all major areas where
the Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System and all sub-systems are
completely and properly installed to insure they are
operationally ready for proof of performance testing. A system
inventory including available spare parts will be taken at this
time. Each item of installed equipment shall be checked to ensure
appropriate UL certification labels are affixed.
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b. The System diagrams, record drawings, equipment manuals, TIP Auto

CAD Disks, intermediate, and pretest results shall be formally
inventoried and reviewed.
c. Failure of the System to meet the installation requirements of
this specification shall be grounds for terminating all testing.
2. Operational Test:
a. After the Physical and Mechanical Inspection, the central
terminating and nurse call master control equipment shall be
checked to verify that it meets all performance requirements
outlined herein. A spectrum analyzer and sound level meter may be
utilized to accomplish this requirement.
b. Following the central equipment test, a pillow speaker (or on
board speaker) shall be connected to the central terminating and
nurse call master control equipment’s output tap to ensure there
are no signal distortions such as intermodulation, data noise,
popping sounds, erratic system functions, on any function.
c. The distribution system shall be checked at each interface,
junction, and distribution point, first, middle, and last
intersectional, room, and bed dome light in each leg to verify
that the nurse call distribution system meets all system
performance standards.
d. Each MATV outlet that is controlled by a nurse call pillow
speaker shall be functionally tested at the same time utilizing
the Contractor’s approved hospital grade HDTV receiver and TV
remote control cable.
e. The RED system and volume stepper switches shall be checked to
insure proper operation of the pillow speaker, the volume stepper
and the RED system (if installed).
f. Additionally, each installed emergency, patient, staff, duty,
panic station, intersectional, room, and bed dome light, power
supply, code one, and remote annunciator panels shall be checked
insuring they meet the requirements of this specification.
g. Once these tests have been completed, each installed sub-system
function shall be tested as a unified, functioning and fully
operating system. The typical functions are: nurse follower,
three levels of emergency signaling (i.e. flashing red emergency,
flashing white patient emergency, flashing white or combination
lights for staff emergency, separate flashing code blue), minimum
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of 10 minutes of UPS operation, memory saving, minimum of ten

station audio paging, canceling emergency calls at each
originating station only, and storage and prioritizing of calls.
h. Individual Item Test: The TVE 005OP3B Representative will select
individual items of equipment for detailed proof of performance
testing until 100% of the System has been tested and found to
meet the contents of this specification. Each item shall meet or
exceed the minimum requirements of this document.
3. Test Conclusion:
a. At the conclusion of the Acceptance Test, using the generated
punch list (or discrepancy list) the VA and the Contractor shall
jointly agree to the results of the test, and reschedule testing
on deficiencies and shortages with the RE. Any retesting to
comply with these specifications will be done at the Contractor's
expense.
b. If the System is declared unacceptable without conditions, all
rescheduled testing expenses will be borne by the Contractor.
E. Acceptable Test Equipment: The test equipment shall furnished by the
Contractor shall have a calibration tag of an acceptable calibration
service dated not more than 12 months prior to the test. As part of the
submittal, a test equipment list shall be furnished that includes the
make and model number of the following type of equipment as a minimum:
1. Spectrum Analyzer.
2. Signal Level Meter.
3. Volt-Ohm Meter.
4. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter.
5. Oscilloscope.
6. Pillow Speaker Test Set (Pillow Speaker with appropriate load and
cross connections in lieu of the set is acceptable).
7. Patient Push Button Cord Test Set.
8. Patient Bed with connecting multiple conductor cord.
4.2 WARRANTY
A. Comply with FAR 52.246-21, except that warranty shall be as follows:
B. Contractor’s Responsibility:
1. The Contractor shall warranty that all provided material and
equipment will be free from defects, workmanship and will remain so
for a period of one year from date of final acceptance of the System
by the VA. The Contractor shall provide OEM’s equipment warranty
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documents, to the RE (or Facility Contracting Officer if the

Facility has taken procession of the building), that certifies each
item of equipment installed conforms to OEM published
specifications.
2. The Contractor's maintenance personnel shall have the ability to
contact the Contractor and OEM for emergency maintenance and
logistic assistance, remote diagnostic testing, and assistance in
resolving technical problems at any time. This contact capability
shall be provided by the Contractor and OEM at no additional cost to
the VA.
3. All Contractor maintenance and supervisor personnel shall be fully
qualified by the OEM and must provide two (2) copies of current and
qualified OEM training certificates and OEM certification upon
request.
4. Additionally, the Contractor shall accomplish the following minimum
requirements during the two year guaranty period:
a. Response Time during the Two Year Guaranty Period:
1) The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer if the system has been
turned over to the Facility) is the Contractor’s ONLY OFFICIAL
reporting and contact official for nurse call system trouble
calls, during the guaranty period.
2) A standard work week is considered 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or
as designated by the RE (or Facility Contracting Officer),
Monday through Friday exclusive of Federal Holidays.
3) The Contractor shall respond and correct on-site trouble calls,
during the standard work week to:
a) A routine trouble call within one (1) working day of its
report. A routine trouble is considered a trouble which
causes a pillow speaker or cordset, one (1) master nurse
control station, patient station, emergency station, or
dome light to be inoperable.
b) Routine trouble calls in critical emergency health care
facilities (i.e., cardiac arrest, intensive care units,
etc.) shall also be deemed as an emergency trouble call.
The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) shall notify the
Contractor of this type of trouble call.
c) An emergency trouble call within four hours of its report.
An emergency trouble is considered a trouble which causes a
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sub-system (ward), distribution point, terminal cabinet, or

code one system to be inoperable at anytime.
4) If a Nurse Call and/or Code Blue/ component failure cannot be
corrected within four (4) hours (exclusive of the standard
work time limits), the Contractor shall be responsible for
providing alternate nurse call equipment. The alternate
equipment/system shall be operational within a maximum of 20
hours after the four (4) hour trouble shooting time and
restore the effected location operation to meet the System
performance standards. If any sub-system or major system
trouble cannot be corrected within one working day, the
Contractor shall furnish and install compatible substitute
equipment returning the System or sub-system to full
operational capability, as described herein, until repairs are
complete.
b. Required On-Site Visits during the Two Year Guaranty Period
1) The Contractor shall visit, on-site, for a minimum of eight
(8) hours, once every 12 weeks, during the guaranty period, to
perform system preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, and
operational adjustments to maintain the System according the
descriptions identified in this document.
2) The Contractor shall arrange all Facility visits with the RE
(or Facility Contracting Officer) prior to performing the
required maintenance visits.
3) Preventive maintenance shall be performed by the Contractor in
accordance with the OEM's recommended practice and service
intervals during non-busy time agreed to by the RE (or
Facility Contracting Officer) and Contractor.
4) The preventive maintenance schedule, functions and reports
shall be provided to and approved by the RE (or Facility
Contracting Officer).
5) The Contractor shall provide the RE (or Facility Contracting
Officer) a type written report itemizing each deficiency found
and the corrective action performed during each required visit
or official reported trouble call. The Contractor shall
provide the RE with sample copies of these reports for review
and approval at the beginning of the Acceptance Test. The
following reports are the minimum required:
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a) The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary all

equipment and sub-systems serviced during this warranty
period to RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) by the fifth
(5th) working day after the end of each month. The report
shall clearly and concisely describe the services rendered,
parts replaced and repairs performed. The report shall
prescribe anticipated future needs of the equipment and
systems for preventive and predictive maintenance.
b) The Contractor shall maintain a separate log entry for each
item of equipment and each sub-system of the System. The
log shall list dates and times of all scheduled, routine,
and emergency calls. Each emergency call shall be
described with details of the nature and causes of
emergency steps taken to rectify the situation and specific
recommendations to avoid such conditions in the future.
6) The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) shall convey to the
Facility Engineering Officer, two (2) copies of actual reports
for evaluation.
a) The RE (or Facility Contracting Officer) shall ensure a
copy of these reports is entered into the System’s official
acquisition documents.
b) The Facility Chief Engineer shall ensure a copy of these
reports is entered into the System’s official technical
record documents.
C. Work Not Included: Maintenance and repair service shall not include the
performance of any work due to improper use; accidents; other vendor,
contractor, or owner tampering or negligence, for which the Contractor
is not directly responsible and does not control. The Contractor shall
immediately notify the RE or Facility Contracting Officer in writing
upon the discovery of these incidents. The RE or Facility Contracting
Officer will investigate all reported incidents and render
4.3 TRAINING
A. Provide thorough training of all nursing staff assigned to those
nursing units receiving new networked nurse/patient communications
equipment. This training shall be developed and implemented to address
two different types of staff. Floor nurses/staff shall receive training
from their perspective, and likewise, unit secretaries (or any person
whose specific responsibilities include answering patient calls and
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dispatching staff) shall receive operational training from their

perspective. A separate training room will be set up that allows this
type of individualized training utilizing in-service training unit,
prior to cut over of the new system.
B. Provide the following minimum training times and durations:
1. 48 hours prior to opening for nursing staff (in 8-hour increments) –
split evenly over 3 weeks and day and night shifts. Coordinate
schedule with Owner.
2. 32 hours during the opening week for nursing staff – both day and
night shifts.
3. 24 hours for supervisors and system administrators.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
A. The following items are required as a part of the system:
1. COTS Documents:
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a.
CHECKLIST FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENTS

(For use in commercial item acquisition [COTS] conforming to – FAR Part 12)
The Government may not be able to accept standard commercial licensing agreement without modification; you must
negotiate terms and conditions so it is consistent with the FAR and the VAAR.
Is the license (check all that apply): Yes No

Exclusive
Non-exclusive
Perpetual
Limited term
If limited term, state the period (months or years):
If limited term, is there an automatic renewal provision?
CPU based
If CPU based, state number of machines and whether simultaneous use is permitted:
Site license
If site license, state the site/location:
Network license
Other basis (e.g., # of users, # of transactions, etc.)
(state specifics)
Applicable to only the current version (doesn’t apply to future versions)
Software maintenance included at no extra cost
Allow for office relocation or transfer
Allow copying for backup or archival purpose
Allow no cost copy at disaster recovery site
Restricted on Use: (see note below)
Restricted on the processing of data by or for user’s subsidiaries and affiliates
Restricted on processing of third party data (or use in service bureau)
Restricted on network use
Restricted on site and equipment limitations
Restricted on number of users (e.g., cannot exceed ______________ # of users)
Terms and Conditions that may need to be negotiated: Yes No
Does the license prohibit use of the software outside of the Government?
If yes, this needs to be deleted/modified if other Government contractors need access to the software (as GFP) to fulfill
obligations of their own contracts.
Does license state that the software is Year 2000 compliant or include a Year 2000 warranty?
If no, must ensure it is compliant per FAR 39 or include a Y2K warranty.
Does the license state that it provides no warranties or guarantees of any kind?
If yes, need to determine whether additional warranty would be in the best interest of the Government.
Does the license warrant that the software does not contain any code (e.g., virus) that will disable the software, and if such code
exists, that Licensor agrees to indemnify the licensee (user) for all damages suffered as a result of such code?
If no, need to negotiate for such warranty.
Does the license allow access to source code?
If no, negotiate for access if software will be modified or customized for the Government’s needs or if the Government intends to
maintain the software itself.
Does the license require Licensor to deposit source code in escrow account?
If no and source code is needed, consider negotiating for this provision, and state what “release conditions” are.
Does the license allow the Government to hold the rights to customized code and to the data that the software manipulates?
If no, negotiate for the rights if the Government (customer) requires them.
Does the license authorize us to copy user manuals for internal purposes?
If no, negotiate for authorization if multiple copies must be made for our internal use or ensure that the vendor supplies
adequate number of copies. May also negotiate for updated manuals at periodic intervals, e.g., with each major update.
Does the license state that licensee modifications to the software void all warranties?
If yes, ensure that the vendor still warrants the unmodified portions.
Does the license include clauses that prohibit needed uses of software, restrict the use of output from the software, or
inappropriately burden the operation of the computer facilities?
If yes, need to negotiate better terms and conditions.
Is the dispute clause in the license consistent with FAR 52.233-1, Disputes Clause?
If no, then need to modify license to be consistent with FAR.
Does the default clause in the license allow for the Government to terminate for convenience or for cause, consistent with FAR
52.212-4(l) or FAR 52.212-4(m)?
If no, then need to modify license to be consistent with FAR Part 12 (not FAR Part 49).
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b.
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 7
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NO. 6. SOLICITATION
AWARD/EFFECTI ISSUE
VE DATE
DATE
SEE BLOCK
31C
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER 8. OFFER DUE
7. FOR
(No collect calls) DATE/
SOLICITATION
LOCAL TIME
INFORMATION
9. ISSUED BY: CODE 10. THIS 11. DELIVERY 12. DISCOUNT @
03/25/04
ACQUISITION IS FOR TERMS
 UNRESTRICTED FOB
SETASIDE: DESTINATION
100 % FOR UNLESS
BLOCK IS
SMALL MARKED
BUSINESS
 SEE
 HUBZONE SCHEDULE
SMALL
BUSINESS  13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER
 8(A)
UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)
NAICS: 541511 13b. RATING
SIZE STANDARD:
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB
RFP
15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
CODE
See #9 above
17a. CONTRACTOR/ FACILI 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE CODE

CODE TY MADE BY
OFFEROR CODE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Department of Veterans Affairs
FMS
P.O. Box 149971
Austin, TX 78714-8971
TELEPHONE NO: 703.246-0392

 17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK
AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18a. UNLESS BLOCK BELOW
OFFER IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM
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19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTI UNI UNIT AMOUNT
TY T PRICE
See page 2
Use Reverse and/or (Attach Additional

Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT
(For Govt. Use Only)
 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4.   ARE NOT

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4, ARE  ARE NOT
52.227-14, 52.227-16, and 52.227-19. ADDENDA ATTACHED.
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS  29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DOCUMENT AND RETURN __1_ __________________OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR DATED___ __________. YOUR OFFER ON
AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),
INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES
ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE
WHICH ARE SET FORTH
IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL
HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
30A. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF
CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING 31c. DATE
(Type or Print) SIGNED OFFICER (Type or Print) SIGNED
Contracting Officer
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL COMPUTER-GENERATED STANDARD FORM 1449

REPRODUCTION (REV. 4/2002)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT Prescribed By GSA
USABLE - FAR (48CFR) 53.212
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTI UNI UNIT AMOUNT
TY T PRICE
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This Contract is Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The

Contractor is required to provide the software,
software license, and software maintenance services for
the computer software identified below. Distribution
of maintenance copies shall be accomplished by using an
appropriate magnetic, electronic or printed media.
Software maintenance includes periodic updates,
enhancements and corrections to the software, and
reasonable technical support, all of which are
customarily provided by the Contractor to its
customers.
The name of the software is: Word 2008

License Type: Perpetual or Term?????
Software Manufacturer: Microsoft
Governing Law. Federal law and regulations, including

the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), shall
govern this Contract or Order (Contract/Order).
Commercial license agreements may be made a part of this
Contract/Order but only if both parties expressly make
them an addendum. If the commercial license agreement
is not made an addendum, it shall not apply, govern, be
a part of or have any effect whatsoever on this
Contract/Order; this includes, but is not limited to,
any agreement embedded in the computer software
(clickwrap) or any agreement that is otherwise delivered
with or provided to the Government with the commercial
computer software or documentation (shrinkwrap), or any
other license agreement otherwise referred to in any
document. If a commercial license agreement is made an
addendum, only those provisions addressing data rights
regarding the Government’s use, duplication and
disclosure of data (e.g., restricted computer software)
are included and made a part of this Contract/Order, and
only to the extent that those provisions are not
duplicative or inconsistent with Federal law, Federal
regulation or the incorporated FAR clauses; those
provisions in the commercial license agreement that do
not address data rights regarding the Government’s use,
duplication and disclosure of data shall not be included
or made a part of the Contract/Order. Federal law and
regulation, including without limitation, the Contract
Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. §601-613), the Anti-Deficiency
Act (31 U.S.C. §1341 et seq.), the Competition in
Contracting Act (41 U.S.C. §251, et seq), the Prompt
Payment Act (31 U.S.C. §3901, et seq.) and FAR clauses
52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 shall supersede, control
and render ineffective any inconsistent, conflicting or
duplicative provision in any commercial license
agreement. In the event of conflict between this clause
and any provision in the Contract/Order or the commercial
license agreement or elsewhere, the terms of this clause
shall prevail. Claims of patent or copyright
infringement brought against the Government as a party
shall be defended by the U.S. Department of Justice
(DOJ). 28 U.S.C. § 516. At the discretion of DOJ, the
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Contractor may be allowed reasonable participation in

the defense of the litigation. Any additional changes
to the Contract/Order must be made by contract
modification (Standard Form 30). Nothing in this
Contract/Order or any commercial license agreement shall
be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity.
See also Addendum A and B attached hereto.
Microsoft Word 2008 Software License, Part

No. 9891-7069.
Software may be installed on four separate
personal computers and be used by any VA
employee or support service contractor. $10,000.0
1 Licenses are perpetual. 4 EA 0 $40,000.00
12 months of Standard Microsoft Word
Software Maintenance and Technical Support
Services for the software being acquired
2 under CLIN 1; Part No. 9891-7069. 4 EA $2,500.00 $10,000.00
Total $50,000.00
32a.QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT,
EXCEPT AS NOTED:
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED 32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF
GOVT. REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT 32f. TELEPHONE NO. OF AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE
33. SHIP 34. VOUCHER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED 36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK
NUMBER NUMBER CORRECT FOR COMPLETE NUMBER
PARTIAL FINAL
PARTIAL
FINAL
38. S/R 39. S/R VOUCHER 40. PAID BY
ACCOUNT NUMBER NUMBER
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF 41c. DATE
CERTIFYING OFFICER
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC’D 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

(YY/MM/DD)
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STANDARD FORM
1449 (REV. 4/2002) BACK
ADDENDUM A –ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTRACT # _______________OR
ORDER#________________
A.1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Incorporated by Reference. The

Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which the
Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this Contract/Order
by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to
acquisitions of this nature, to implement department policy or to clarify the
Government’s requirement. Copies of clauses in full text will be provided on
request. FAR Clauses can be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.
1) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct

2003)
2) FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General (Dec 2007), Alt III
3) FAR 52.227-16, Additional Data Requirements (Jun 1987)
4) FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License (Dec 2007)
A.2 Contracting Officer’s Authority. The Contracting Officer is the only

person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of
this Contract, and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this
Contract/Order, the said authority remains solely within the Contracting
Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any
person other than the Contracting Officer, the changes will be considered to
have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract
price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.
A.3 VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (APR 1984). The

Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for
him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally supervise the
work to be performed under this Contract/Order. Such designation will be in
writing and will define the scope and limitations of the designee’s authority.
A copy of the designation shall be furnished the Contractor.
A.4 VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (NOV 1984). The Contractor will
not advertise the award of this Contract/Order in his/her commercial advertising
in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs
endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor.
A.5 VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) The Contractor

shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this
work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons
and property from injury or damage during the performance of the Contract/Order.
He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her
employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs
during the performance of the Contract/Order that is caused by his/her employees
fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage
insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the state where
services are performed. Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the
Government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the
responsibility of the Contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss,
damage, injury, and liability resulting there from.
A.6 Indemnification. The Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify
the Government against any and all liability claims, and cost of whatsoever
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kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or
damage to any Contractor property or property owned by a third party occurring
in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy,
use service, operation, or performance of work under the terms of the
Contract/Order, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the
Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the
Contractor or subcontractor.
A.7 Government’s Liability. The Government shall not be liable for any injury
to the Contractor's personnel or damage to the Contractor's property unless
such injury or damage is due to negligence on the part of the Government and is
recoverable under the Federal Torts Claims Act, or pursuant to other Federal
statutory authority.
A.10 Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA). UCITA is not

applicable to the Contract/Order.
A.11 Software License and Software Maintenance Subscription and Technical

Support.
(1) Definitions.
(a) Licensee. The term “licensee” shall mean the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and is synonymous with “Government.”
(b) Licensor. The term “licensor” shall mean the software manufacturer
of the computer software being acquired. The term “Contractor” is
the company identified in Block 17a on the SF1449. If the
Contractor is a reseller and not the Licensor, the Contractor
remains responsible for performance under this Contract.
(c) Software. The term “software” shall mean the licensed computer
software product(s) cited in the Schedule of Supplies (Page 2).
(d) Maintenance. The term “maintenance” is the process of enhancing
and optimizing software, as well as remedying defects. It shall
include all new fixes, patches, releases, updates, versions and
upgrades, as further defined below.
(e) Technical Support. The term “technical support” refers to the range
of services providing assistance for the software via the telephone,
email, a website or otherwise.
(f) Release or Update. The term “release” or “update” are terms that
refer to a revision of software that contains defect corrections,
minor enhancements or improvements of the software’s functionality.
This is usually designated by a change in the number to the right
of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.3 to 5.4). An example
of an update is the addition of new hardware.
(g) Version or Upgrade. The term “version” or “upgrade” are terms that
refer to a revision of software that contains new or improved
functionality. This is usually designated by a change in the number
to the left of the decimal point (e.g., from Version 5.4 to 6).
(2) License. Grant of License and Term.
(a) See also Addendum B.

(b) Unless otherwise stated in the Schedule of Supplies/Services, the
software license provided to the Government is a perpetual,
nonexclusive license to use the software.
(c) The license authorizes the Government to use the software in
processing data for other federal agencies.
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(d) If the licensed software requires a password (or license key) to be

operational, it shall be delivered with the software media and have
no expiration date.
(e) If the Government decides to outsource or contract its services,
the Government may allow the outsourcer to use the licensed software
solely to provide the services on its behalf. The outsourcer shall
be bound by the provisions of this Contract relating to the use of
the software.
(f) If the software is for use in a networked environment, as may be
reflected by the number of servers or users described in the
Contract/Order, the license grant provided by the Contractor
includes the Government’s use of the software in such environment.
(g) Any dispute regarding the license grant or usage limitations shall
be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause incorporated in
FAR 52.212-4(d).
(h) If the Government purchases additional licenses, the terms and
conditions for those additional licenses (including technical
support and upgrade subscription) shall be the same as agreed to in
this Contract/Order, unless negotiated otherwise by mutual
agreement of the parties.
(i) The licensed software contains critical product functionality that
meets the minimum needs of the Government and is the basis for the
Government’s procurement of the software; consequently, the
Contractor agrees that the Government has the right to successor
products at no additional cost when functionality is later unbundled
from the product licensed herein and bundled into a new or different
product, provided the Government is current on maintenance.
(j) If the Contractor is a reseller for the computer software being
acquired under this Contract/Order, it is permissible for the actual
software manufacturer (Licensor) to deliver the software directly
to the Government.
(k) All limitations of software usage are expressly stated in the SF
1449 and Addendum A and Addendum B.
(3) Software Maintenance Subscription and Technical Support.
(a) See also Addendum B.

(b) Software maintenance and technical support are included at the
agreed upon price. However, if additional charges are assessed
during the maintenance and technical support period as a result of
negotiated changes in the license (e.g., CPU upgrades), the fee
shall be by mutual agreement of the parties and any dispute thereof
shall be resolved in accordance with the Disputes Clause
incorporated herein at FAR 52.212-4(g).
(c) If the Government desires to continue software maintenance and
support beyond the period identified in this Contract/Order, the
Government will issue a separate contract or order to renew annual
maintenance and technical support. Conversely, if an order or
contract to renew software maintenance and technical support is not
received, no assumption by the Contractor shall be made that it has
been renewed. It shall not be automatically renewed.
(d) Unless otherwise agreed, for any new additional software that may
be licensed, the Contractor shall provide for software maintenance
and technical support for the first year of the license at no
additional cost.
(e) Unless otherwise agreed, the Contractor shall provide VA with
software maintenance, which includes periodic updates, upgrades,
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enhancements and corrections to the software, and reasonable

technical support, all of which are customarily provided by the
Contractor to its customers so as to cause the software to perform
according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated
claims.
(f) Any telephone support provided by Contractor shall be at no
additional cost.
(g) All technical support services will be provided in a timely manner
in accordance with the Contractor’s customary practice. However,
prolonged delay in resolving software problems will be noted in the
Government’s various past performance records on the Contractor
(e.g., www.ppirs.gov).
(h) If the Government allows the maintenance and/or technical support
to lapse and subsequently wishes to reinstate maintenance and
technical support, any reinstatement fee charged shall not exceed
the amounts that would have been charged if the Government had not
allowed it to lapse.
A.12 Disabling Software Code. The Government requires delivery of computer

software that does not contain any code that will, upon the occurrence or the
nonoccurrence of any event, disable the software. Such code includes but is
not limited to a computer virus, restrictive key, node lock, time-out or other
function, whether implemented by electronic, mechanical, or other means, which
limits or hinders the use or access to any computer software based on residency
on a specific hardware configuration, frequency of duration of use, or other
limiting criteria. If any such code is present, the Contractor agrees to
indemnify the Government for all damages suffered as a result of a disabling
caused by such code, and the Contractor agrees to remove such code upon the
Government’s request at no extra cost to the Government. Inability of the
Contractor to remove the disabling software code will be considered an
inexcusable delay and a material breach of contract, and the Government may
exercise its right to terminate for cause. In addition, the Government is
permitted to remove the code as it deems appropriate and charge the Contractor
for consideration for the time and effort in removing the code.
A.13 Disaster Recovery Clause. Government hereby certifies to Contractor that

it has a bona fide disaster plan with respect to the computer software programs
used in its operations. The Contract/Order authorizes the Government's
operation to maintain a second copy of software on tape for use at loading at
sites that are not live (e.g. subscription-based disaster recovery services)
for the sole purpose of duplicating or mirroring the software environment of
the "primary" licenses at the designated licensed site and as described herein.
Additionally, use of the software at the contingency sites must not include
general access or any processing for program development or production.
Contractor shall permit operation and testing of all licensed programs at the
contingency sites as designated by the Government without prior approval and at
no additional cost to the Government solely for the purpose of maintaining or
implementing disaster recovery readiness including continuity of business
operations. CPU’s, MIPS or MSU’s at these contingency sites are excluded from
the total CPU’s, MIPS or MSU’s count included elsewhere in the Contract/Order
and are not separately billable. Activation of operations at a contingency
site shall be at Government's discretion. Government is authorized to install
all software at the contingency sites for testing, problem resolution purposes,
and to ensure there will be no operational delays in association with transition
of workload from the designated licensed site to the contingency sites. Use of
the software at the contingency sites in the event of a disaster shall continue
until such time as normal processing can be resumed at the "primary" site
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regardless of the duration required. Nothing in the Contract/Order diminishes

the Government's rights in accordance with the data rights clause(s). Any
license keys, codes, or passwords required by the Contractor in order to use
the software at the contingency sites shall be provided to the Government within
10 days of the Government’s request.
A.14 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL ELECTRONIC AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS (SECTION 508)
On August 7, 1998, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended to
require that when Federal departments or agencies develop, procure, maintain,
or use Electronic and Information Technology, that they shall ensure it allows
Federal employees with disabilities to have access to and use of information
and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by
other Federal employees.
Section 508 required the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance

Board (Access Board) to publish standards setting forth a definition of
electronic and information technology and the technical and functional criteria
for such technology to comply with Section 508. These standards have been
developed were published with an effective date of December 21, 2000. Federal
departments and agencies must develop all Electronic and Information Technology
requirements to comply with the standards found in 36 CFR 1194 .___*____ in
performing this contract. (Fill in Section Number and Title)
ADDENDUM B – STATEMENT OF WORK FOR CONTRACT #_____________________________ or

ORDER#________________
B.1 License. BROADLY DESCRIBE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT AND HOW VA INTENDS TO

USE THE SOFTWARE, HOW ITS LICENSED, WHAT THE SOFTWARE IS EXPECTED TO DO, ETC.
TO GET YOU STARTED: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a need for
the computer software identified on the Schedule of Supplies/Services (page
2) (software media and license) and software support services. The software
will be installed onto multiple servers at the ITAC in Austin Texas for
support/training/staging of the _____________________ Project. These are
processor-based licenses that allow for unlimited users utilizing the
processor(s). Contractor shall grant the Government the necessary license to
accommodate this need. VA may move the software to any other location or
hardware at any time.
B.2 Maintenance. The Contractor will provide software maintenance services,

which includes periodic updates, enhancements and corrections to the
software, and reasonable technical support, all of which are customarily
provided by the Contractor to its customers so as to cause the software to
perform according to its specifications, documentation or demonstrated
claims. Add detailed, specific maintenance and support information here.
The Contractor will distribute maintenance updates or releases by using an
appropriate magnetic, electronic, or printed media to the address in Block 15
of page one, but to the attention of Joe Smith. Alternatively, the
Contractor may offer access to maintenance copies through its website. All
maintenance services will be provided in a timely manner in accordance with
the Contractor’s customary practice. However, prolonged delay in resolving
software problems will be noted in the Government’s various past performance
records on the Contractor (e.g., www.ppirs.gov).
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case basis, in writhing with technical concurrencies by VA’s PM, RE,

b) Part 58 – Television Broadcast Service.

1) Handbook 6500 - Information Security Program.

1) 568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring

1) 70 - National Electrical Code (current date of issue) –

E. The Contractor shall submit copy (s) of Certificate of successful

B. Support all submittals with descriptive materials, i.e., catalog

1) An OEM and contractor designed functioning Nurse Call System

EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

EQUIPPED ITEM CAPACITY GROWTH

1.9 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS (AS BUILTS)

acceptance of the project by the owner. The Contractor shall agree to

PART 2 – PRODUCTS / FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

system program memory shall be non-volatile and protected from erasure

seconds to the subsequent enunciating media stations (i.e. PA, Radio

P. Plug-in connectors shall be provided to connect all equipment, except

a. Shall be compliant with and not degrade the operating parameters

d) The additional Code Blue call shall also generate visual

Support Functions. Therefore, at a minimum, the system shall conform

1. //As required// Interface Panel(s)

1.b //As required// Telephone

5.d.12 //As required// HDTV/Nurses Call Interface/

5.f. //As required// Room Dome Light

6.c.7.c //As required// Intersectional Dome Light

7.c.9 //As required// Wire Management Required as

are treated the same as Blind

C. TER, SCC, PCR, STR, HER Rooms and Equipment:

control devices required for conversation channels and control

d. Connections to the VA LAN/WAN for functional or operable

equipment, master stations, staff stations, patient stations,

2) Change channels up and down.

2. Reports function shall be limited by passwords and security tier

M. System Functional Station:

corridor dome light in each dressing room (OPC) and toilet

2) The master station shall have a full control capability over

following minimum additional System TIP requirements, cables &

the event of an AC power failure or during input power

3.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

3. Install equipment according to OEM’s recommendations. Provide any

10. Product Delivery, Storage and Handling:

9. Use grommets around cut-outs and knock-outs where conduit or chase

16. Wires or cables previously approved to be installed outside of

Horizontal and Vertical Cabling and the following additional practices

runs. Install in separate raceways or, where exposed or in same

(10 ft.) identifying it as the System. In addition, each enclosure

if requested). Conduits shall be provided in accordance with

d. All cable junctions and taps shall be accessible. Provide an 8” X

B. Provide conduit sleeves (if not already provided by electrical

H. Insure grounds of different systems are installed as to not

4.1 PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TESTING

a. During the System Pretest the Contractor shall verify (utilizing

b. The System diagrams, record drawings, equipment manuals, TIP Auto

of 10 minutes of UPS operation, memory saving, minimum of ten

documents, to the RE (or Facility Contracting Officer if the

sub-system (ward), distribution point, terminal cabinet, or

a) The Contractor shall provide a monthly summary all