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A New Facility for the NOAA Science Center at the

World Weather BuildingA Briefing to

Deputy Secretary

Samuel W. Bodman

and

Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere

Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher USN (Ret.)

byLouis W. Uccellini,

Director, National Centers for Environmental Prediction

July 2, 2002

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World Weather Building Replacement Project :Overview

• Define NOAA occupants of proposed new facility

• Current condition of World Weather Building: Why move?

• Plan for relocation: Why locate near research/university?

• Summary of activities• Status of project• Estimated budget• Draft schedule

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Occupants of Proposed New Facility

• From the World Weather Building• NCEP• NESDIS

• From SSMC3• Air Resources Laboratory

• Approximately 800 staff • federal, contractors, visiting scientists• 40 spaces for visiting university professors and

students• Space required = 295,000 sq. ft.

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Condition of World Weather Building in Camp Springs: Why Move?

• Vintage 1970 building - not supportive of new Information Technology environment

• No raised floors in most of NCEP and NESDIS research and operations areas

• Single pane windows (difficult to heat and cool)• 1960's heating/cooling technology

• Current location not optimal for recruitment• High crime area; surrounded by car dealerships• Overcrowded conditions in WWB

• GSA supports NOAA's long term relocation plans for WWB

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Why Locate NCEP/NESDIS/ARL Near University of Maryland

• NWS Modernization: Collocated NWS forecast offices with research Labs/universities, where possible (24 forecast offices collocated with laboratories, university campuses)

• Received letter of support for locating near UMD from President of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (1999)

• Enhances synergistic interactions with Meteorology Dept.• Accelerates transfer of research to operations• Improves forecast performance scores

• Provides focus for data assimilation - utilization of satellite data for ocean, weather, climate applications

• Increases interaction with students/professors • Increases use of NOAA data and models in basic research• Enhances recruitment activity

• UMD has World-Class computer sciences department

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Summary of Activities

• Briefed Congressman Hoyer's staff, Senator Mikulski, President Mote - UMD (1999-2000)

• NOAA Facilities working with GSA (2000) • $3.0 Million appropriated in GSA budget (2002)• Briefed VADM Lautenbacher (Jan. 2002)• Briefed DOC Budget Office (Jan. 2002)• Briefed Congressman Hoyer's staff (Feb. 2002)• Anticipated meeting with Congressman Hoyer,

President Mote (UMD) and VADM Lautenbacher• July 31, 2002

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Status

• Congress appropriated $500K to GSA for studies (FY02)

• GSA study found College Park/Greenbelt best location for new facility (FY01)

• Congress appropriated $3.0 million to support pre-acquisition activities (FY02)• Detailed requirements, conceptual layout

• FY04 Budget initiative submitted to NOAA (March 2002)

• Initial Program of Requirements sent from NOAA to GSA (April 2002)

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Status

• GSA/NOAA decision• Acquire facility through Lease-Build-to-Suit

• Five-year budget estimate derived for• Above standard costs/Lease buy-down cost• Furnishings• System move and Operations Overlap• Project management• Rent delta• Prospectus being developed by GSA for September

submission to Congress• Funds needed in FY04

• Above standard costs/Lease buy-down• Project management

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NOAA Estimated Budget (Millions)

Above standard items) include:

•Electrical and telephone outlets

•Carpeting

•Plumbing fixtures

•Paint, Doors, millwork, window treatments, thermostats

•Security fencing, curbs

•Raised flooring, non-ADP space

•Backup Generator, UPS

Steady AcquisitionState Cost at

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Recurring CompletionOne-time investments

Above Standard Costs 20.70 1.00 1.00 - - 22.70 Govt Furnished Eq. - - 4.70 12.90 0.50 18.10 Move/Ops Overlap - - 3.40 8.50 - 11.90 Project Management 0.90 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.50 6.60 subtotal one-time 21.60 2.30 10.50 22.90 2.00 59.30

Recurring O&M/supportRent Delta* - - - - 5.80 5.80 5.80 Utiilities Delta** - - - - 0.90 0.90 0.90 sub-total recurring - - - - 6.70 6.70 6.70

Total 21.60 2.30 10.50 22.90 8.70 6.70 66.00

* Cost above current rent cost and includes building maintenance** Cost above current utilities and does not include telecommunications cost

Initiative Budget Submission Window

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FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08

Macro Level Requirements to GSA

GSA Sends Prospectus to Congress

Detail Requirements Approved

Request for Proposals

Construction Contract Award

Design/Construction

Building Occupancy Date

NOAA Science Center Facility Schedule