In Category 1 of the Connections contract, the customer requests specific hardware and associated support services that could be used to evolve an agency's telecommunications infrastructure.
Typical equipment and associated services include multiplexers, video codecs, voice mail systems, channel service units, concentrators, routers, switches, gateways, firewalls, repeaters, virtual private network equipment, site preparation, power systems, alarms, microwave systems, wiring, cabling and cross connects. Services in this category are limited to those that would specifically support the equipment (e.g., installation and ongoing maintenance).
Section C.3 of the Connections contract provides additional details on the types of equipment and services offered under Category 1.