SOF Operations Building

SOF Operations Building - Construction project will include Brand Name only equipment as follows: 1. EcoStruxure Pod Data Centers (Parts) - Schneider Electric & EcoStruxure Pod Data Centers (Installation) - Schneider Electric The SOF Operations Facility at Fort Meade, Maryland is a 2-story building consisting of SCIF and non-SCIF areas, and four total telecommunications networks. A data center is necessary for this building in-order to support the operations performed by the building occupants on these four networks. The customer has previously used the EcoStruxure Pod Data Center on previous projects and buildings. Using the same manufacturer will ease with the installation and maintenance of the data center. Pod Data Center is a flexible, freestanding frame and containment system that seamlessly integrates with busway and remote power panels. It is adaptable to all cooling methodologies and offers a variety of containment options for hot and cold aisle. The frame supports up to 4,000 lbs allowing cabling infrastructure to be attached and supported by the frame. The Pod Data Center is engineered to be quickly and easily pre-installed independent of the IT racks. The EcoStruxure Pod Data Centers by Schneider Electric is pre-wired, easing the work required by the general contractor since all that is required of the general contractor is to run power feeders to the Remote Power Panel (RPP) at the end of each row to power the entire data center. The RPP’s use modular circuit breakers, which are unique to Schneider Electric. Modular circuit breakers are able to snap-on and snap-off of the panels, unlike traditional circuit breakers which are hardwired. This eases the installation, as anyone can install the circuit breaker, and an electrician is not needed. Furthermore, if loads need to be reconfigured or added in the future, the modular circuit breakers can be easily rearranged by snapping on and off, which is much easier than traditional hardwired circuit breakers. Each modular circuit breaker is also capable of monitoring the circuit load, amp, voltage, etc. and report this information to a software program. 2. High Capacity 2000 - Communications Integrators, Inc. Floorboxes for raised access floor supports integrated cabling and connection points for telecoms, power and data for desks, workstations, and conference room tables. It allows complete distribution of telecommunication and power from one point. Designed not to compete with or detract from the crafted aesthetics of modern work spaces, floorboxes offer an attractive alternative to both “poke-thru” and standard furniture power. The High Capacity 2000 by Communications Integrators Inc. was specifically designed for the customer in order to meet their requirement of the separation of telecom networks. The High Capacity 2000 contains physical separators that are able to separate multiple telecom networks within the same floorbox. 3. 1800 Ultra NT Radiant Barrier (RF Shielding) - rFoilTM Heavy duty radiant barrier sheet made up of a single layer of woven polyethylene material bonded to and sandwiched between two highly Reflective aluminum surfaces. Special purposed product designed to be used in Sensitive Compartmented information Facilities providing an effective barrier against a wide range of RF frequencies. This project requires the use of radio frequency (RF) shielding at the building perimeter to create a “faraday cage” of TEMPEST protection meeting the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility standards outlined in ICS/ICD 705. The design of RF shielding and subsequent details are outlined in the “Best Practices for Architectural Radio Frequency Shielding” document published by the US Department of State. In that document, only three approved products/systems are provided, each with its own unique properties, that provide acceptable shielding properties to meet security requirements. For this project, the use of an “adhered” foil system (rFoilTM 1800 Ultra NT Radiant Barrier) is the most appropriate for chosen construction type and most cost effective. The use of the rFoilTM system is also specifically referenced in the design standards as a preferred product.

Communication Building, Renovation.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
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Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Communications Equipment Room Fittings, Communications Backbone Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
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