PLANNING FOR A NOAA SCIENCE CENTER June 28, 2000

NOAA Science Center Discussion Points Background Vision and Goals Strategic Planning Pre-Planning Activities General Information Next Steps Issues and Concerns

NOAA Science Center Background Status of World Weather Building Current Lease Expired March, 2000 GSA has negotiated a new 5-year lease It is timely to start planning now for replacement space Why develop new space? Co-locating with an educational institution provides quantifiable improvements in prediction activities The WWB does not adequately support NOAA’s high technology infrastructure requirements Currently conducting preliminary project planning

NOAA Science Center Project Vision & Goals Build an advanced research and operations facility to improve forecasts, facilitate technology transfer, and maximize economic benefits derived from existing programs and resources.

NOAA Science Center Project Vision & Goals Benefits Creates a synergy between NOAA and the academic community  Improves weather and climate forecast performance  Enhances education and research linkages Solidifies and advances service-science linkage  Improves use of satellite remote sensing capability Reduced time to transfer new technology and research into operational use  Normally 7-10 years  1-3 years with a close academic / research relationship Provides required infrastructure  Develops an appropriate facility for NOAA’s most important resource – people

NOAA Science Center Strategic Planning University of Maryland Briefing – October, 1999 UCAR Letter – December, 1999 Supporting Need For New Facility Acknowledges the academic / research synergy Briefing for Honorable Steny Hoyer – January, 2000 Meeting with GSA February, 2000 to discuss options Submitted NOAA report to the Hill On space requirements and planning in the NCR FY02 Funding Initiative Submitted by ASTWFS Early indication of FY01 Congressional direction

NOAA Science Center Pre-Planning Activities Requested GSA Assistance  NOAA/GSA Meeting in February 28, 2000 Partnership With GSA is a Working Model Level of expertise Partnership is supported on the Hill Met With GSA to Discuss Delivery Options Reviewed 3 Options for Developing New Space  Direct Federal Construction  Lease Build-to-Suit (pre-selected site)  Lease Build-to-Suit (multiple sites offered in procurement)

NOAA Science Center Pre-Planning Activities Requested GSA Assistance NOAA/GSA Meeting in February 28, 2000 GSA Contracted for Lease Analysis Completed February 29, 2000 Contractor Recommendations Conducted Preliminary Survey of Requirements Contracted by GSA A process to review the data is being developed

NOAA Science Center Pre-Planning Activities Met With GSA to Discuss Delivery Options Reviewed 3 Options for Developing New Space  Direct Federal Construction  Lease Build-to-Suit (pre-selected site)  Lease Build-to-Suit (multiple sites offered in procurement) Three Studies Needed to Advance the Project  Program of Requirements  Prospectus Development Study  Site Study and Analysis Continuing Activities With GSA  Initiate contract for POR and PDS  Develop ROM cost

NOAA Science Center General Information Project Occupants NWS – National Center for Environmental Prediction  Develops critical weather and climate prediction products NESDIS – Office of Research Applications and Satellite Services Division (OSDPD)  Provides approximately 85% of satellite data used for operational forecast models OAR – Air Resources Laboratory  Uses NCEP models for “emergency response” products

NOAA Science Center General Information - Requirements Square footage Currently  NWS 93,018  NESDIS 71,005 WWB sub-total 164,023  Bowie (supercomputer) 5,769  OAR SSMC 3 10,509 total 180,301 gsf Preliminary range 225,000 – 275,000 gsf Positions Currently 638 Preliminary projection 710  Based on 638 plus 5% and 40 workstations for visiting scientist  Does not include new programs

NOAA Science Center General Information – Funding Status FY02 Initiative A rough order of magnitude based on $250 / sqft  Represents total project costs Require actual data from a Programming Study to refined the cost and provide a viable estimate.

NOAA Science Center Proposed Project Management Structure

NOAA Science Center Next Steps Establish Program Manager &Teaming Structure Resolve Question on Use of Program Funds for Pre-Planning Activities Initiate Studies to Refine Requirements and Identify Site Alternative Maintain Efforts to Develop Project Support

Proposed Project Management Structure Teaming and Communications Structure Executive Management Board Project oversight 3 member NESDIS/OFA/GSA board Project Team Master Planning Action Group  NOAA has 2 representatives Design Team  Comprised of Work Group Leads  Coordinates Work Group Activities  Directs requirements to Project and Construction Team  Works with contractors Construction Team  Full-time staff devoted to project  On-site during construction

Proposed Project Management Structure Work Group Goals & Scope Telecommunications Group Research and identify voice system Coordinate and identify circuit requirements Voice mail Training Network Group Develop design requirements  Cabling plant design and contract  Special space requirements Coordinate network relocation

Proposed Project Management Structure Work Group Goals & Scope Infrastructure Define critical system requirements  MEP’s  special space specifications Workspace Define requirements for common spaces  common floor spaces  central amenities Signage

Proposed Project Management Structure Work Group Goals & Scope Security Develop general vision Identify special needs Support development of requirements Relocation (Continuity of Operations) Establishes POC for each system Continues planning efforts for systems relocation Identifies and supports contracting requirements Coordinates with:  Telecommunications – Network - Infrastructure Refines schedule for system moves System inspections - training