Mr. Gene Mesick, GS-15, RA Mr. Benjamin Kindt , GS-14, PE Technical Services Division Facilities Engineering Center of Excellence

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

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U.S. Air ForceCivil Engineer Center

Society of American Military EngineersSan Antonio Post

SMALL BUSINESS MARKET RESEARCH FAIRFEDERAL/PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATION

Facility Design and ConstructionThink Tank Sessions

Mr. Gene Mesick, GS-15, RAMr. Benjamin Kindt, GS-14, PE

Technical Services DivisionFacilities Engineering Center of

Excellence

Building Partnerships that Sustain Air Force Installations

Think Tank Approach How can Small Businesses successfully deliver facility projects meeting required

cost, schedule, and quality standards? Focus on a specific project scenario typical of the scope / complexity executed by

AFCEC as design agent / construction agent What technical/management approach would Small Businesses utilize to mitigate

the risks associated with this type of project? What other risks factors may be inherent to this type of project? Does Small Business have the capability to successfully execute this type of

complex project? If not, what recommendations would Small Business make to the acquisition

or execution strategy to make Small Business more competitive? Outcomes:

Improved Small Business understanding of AFCEC D&C workload and risks Crossfeed of recommendations for improved design and construction

processes by both AFCEC and Small Business

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Building Partnerships that Sustain Air Force Installations

Scenario #1Airfield Repair

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Project Value $100M

Project Location CONUS

Execution Method Traditional – Design-Bid-Build

Project Description

Conduct a full-depth runway and taxiway repair / replacement at a major AF installation. Ensure flight operations at the parallel runway on the installation not being repaired are not impacted. Repair/replace all associated NAVAIDs and airfield lighting. Airfield is located on a wetland. Frequent mission-driven work stoppages will be required due to sensitive flight operations.

Key Risk Factors

Airfield pavement construction – specialized capabilityAirfield lighting / NAVAID construction – specialized capabilityWetland constructionSecurityInterface with active flying mission

Building Partnerships that Sustain Air Force Installations

Think Tank Approach How can Small Businesses successfully deliver facility projects meeting required

cost, schedule, and quality standards? Focus on a specific project scenario typical of the scope / complexity executed by

AFCEC as design agent / construction agent What technical/management approach would Small Businesses utilize to mitigate

the risks associated with this type of project? What other risks factors may be inherent to this type of project? Does Small Business have the capability to successfully execute this type of

complex project? If not, what recommendations would Small Business make to the acquisition

or execution strategy to make Small Business more competitive? Outcomes:

Improved Small Business understanding of AFCEC D&C workload and risks Crossfeed of recommendations for improved design and construction

processes by both AFCEC and Small Business

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Building Partnerships that Sustain Air Force Installations

Scenario #2Facility Renovation

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Project Value $20M

Project Location CONUS

Execution Method Design-Build

Project Description

Renovate 50,000 SF, multi-story administrative facility. Renovate swing space for facility occupants in adjacent facilities and ensure full communications / IT mission capability. Existing facility is 50 years old and needs extensive building systems repair. Entire facility is considered a historic resource. Project scope includes complete HVAC, fire protection, and electrical system replacement and upgrade to incorporate 50% emergency backup power. Project scope will require extensive asbestos abatement. Approximately one third of facility is a SCIF. Current facility does currently not have an elevator or fire escapes and is not AT/FP compliant. Upgrading of facility to current code will be required for a majority of building systems.

Key Risk Factors

Historic preservationCost control during designAT/FP complianceABA complianceSCIF certificationSchedule managementSwing space

Building Partnerships that Sustain Air Force Installations

Think Tank Approach How can Small Businesses successfully deliver facility projects meeting required

cost, schedule, and quality standards? Focus on a specific project scenario typical of the scope / complexity executed by

AFCEC as design agent / construction agent What technical/management approach would Small Businesses utilize to mitigate

the risks associated with this type of project? What other risks factors may be inherent to this type of project? Does Small Business have the capability to successfully execute this type of

complex project? If not, what recommendations would Small Business make to the acquisition

or execution strategy to make Small Business more competitive? Outcomes:

Improved Small Business understanding of AFCEC D&C workload and risks Crossfeed of recommendations for improved design and construction

processes by both AFCEC and Small Business

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Building Partnerships that Sustain Air Force Installations

Scenario #3Medical Clinic Renovation

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Project Value $25M

Project Location CONUS

Execution Method Design-Build

Project Description

Design-build renovation of an active military medical clinic. Clinic will remain open during renovation with 100% of patient capacity and swing space must be created within the facility itself during the renovation. Facility will receive a total roof replacement as well as comprehensive building system replacement/repair. Parking area must be completely repaired to bring facility into AT/FP compliance while clinic remains open for business.

Key Risk Factors

Patient safetyMedical design/construction Swing space coordinationConstruction in an active facilityAT/FP

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