NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINSTRATION
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
SUMMARY
MISSION SUPORT
Amount
------
(Dollars)
Restoration of Flight Systems Research Laboratory, Ames Research Center ........... 6,300,000
Restoration of Chilled Water Distribution System, Goddard Space Flight Center ..... 3,000,000
Replace Chillers, Various Buildings, Jet Propulsion Laboratory .................... 4,800,000
Rehabilitation of Electrical Distrubution System, White Sands Test Facility,
Johnson Space Center ............................................................ 1,100,000
Replace Main Substation Switchgear and Circuit Breakers, Johnson Space Center ..... 4,200,000
Replace 15kv Load Break Switches, Kennedy Space Center ............................ 1,800,000
Rehabilitation of Central Air Equipment Building, Lewis Research Center ........... 9,000,000
Restoration of High Pressure Air Compressor System, Marshall Space Flight Center .. 4,700,000
Restoration of Information and Electronic Systems Laboratory,
Marshall Space Flight Center .................................................... 6,800,000
Restoration of Canal Lock, Stennis Space Center.................................... 1,400,000
Restoration of Primary Electrical Distribution System, Wallops Flight Facillty .... 2,500,000
Repair ............................................................................ 35,000,000
Rehabiliation and Modification .................................................... 35,000,000
Minor Construction ................................................................ 3,800,000
Facility Planning and Design ...................................................... 10,000,000
Environmental Compliance and Restoration .......................................... 37,000,000
166,400,000
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CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Restoration of Flight Systems Research Laboratory
INSTALLATION: Ames Research Center
FY 1996 Estimate: $6,300,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Moffett Field, Santa Clara County, CA
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Aeronautics
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $512,000 --- $512,000
Capitalized Investment --- $6,653,934 6,653,934
Total $512,000 $6,653,934 $7,165,934
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project will provide the restoration of the Flight Systems Research Laboratory, Building
210, to support important national research programs. Work includes restoration of the HVAC and
electrical power systems, structural reinforcement to meet seismic code requirements, removal of
hazardous materials, and restoration of the building's exterior surfaces. Also included is the
rehabilitation of existing office, lab, shop, and service space on two floors and construction of
additional lab space within the interior of the building.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Building N-210 provides computer, office, and simulation lab space for important national
research programs for NASA, the Army, Air Force, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
These include the joint NASA/FAA program to upgrade the nationŐs Air Traffic Control (ATC) System
and the joint Army/NASA RASCAL research helicopter project. Additional laboratory space is
needed for these expanding programs. Restoration is critically needed to improve facilities and
work environment required for these important programs, and to assure the safety, reliability,
and performance of the electrical power, HVAC, and fire safety systems. Presently, the facility
uses excessive energy due to old HVAC equipment, poor windows, and inefficient energy control
systems. Building N-210 is the oldest structure at Ames Research Center, and numerous
modifications over many years have fragmented the infrastructure, resulting in code violations
and high maintenance costs. Electrical transformers contain hazardous PCB materials. Handicap
access to the facility and existing restrooms do not meet code requirements. Building corridors
do not provide proper egress from the building, violating fire codes.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
Delaying this project risks injury to personnel during a seismic event or fire and continues the
liability of using a facility with safety code violations. Expanding programs will lead to
additional crowding of personnel and equipment. The failure of a PCB transformer would force
vacating the building until a lengthy and expensive cleanup operation could be completed.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The work will include the replacement of the existing building HVAC and electrical power
distribution systems, restoration of the existing deteriorating exterior surfaces of the
building, removal of hazardous asbestos and PCB materials in all areas, and provisions for
handicapped access. Seismic improvements will include new concrete shear walls within the
building and installation of steel cord ties at designated floor diaphragms.
Two new 565 kW chillers will be added. An ice bank stored cooling system will be used to provide
redundant cooling capacity. A two cell, low profile induced draft cooling tower and building air
handlers will be added. A new boiler will be installed. All system controls will be connected
to the Ames Facilities Management and Control System.
Office, computer lab, shop, and service areas on two floors of the building will be
rehabilitated. The interior of the building will be reconfigured to allow for an additional 650
square meters of usable space. Fire and safety systems will be restored with installation of new
smoke detectors. The existing automatic wet pipe sprinkler system will be expanded to all areas
of the building. Existing electrical switchgear and panels served by transformers T-75 and T-76
will be replaced.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction: --- --- --- $6,300,000
Architectural LS --- --- 2,000,000
Structural LS --- --- 300,000
Electrical & Communications LS --- --- 700,000
Mechanical & Plumbing LS --- --- 2,300,000
Safety, Fire Protection & Security LS --- --- 400,000
Hazardous Materials Removal LS --- --- 600,000
Total $6,300,000
LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Site Plan
Figure 2 - First Floor Plan
Figure 3 - Second Floor Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT: None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Restoration of Chilled Water Distribution System
INSTALLATION: Goddard Space Flight Center
FY 1996 ESTIMATE: $3,000,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Mission to Planet Earth
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is
related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $300,000 --- $300,000
Capitalized Investment --- $3,874,500 3,874,500
Total $300,000 $3,874,500 $4,174,500
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for the restoration of major segments of the
chilled water distribution system at the Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC). The project will replace underground piping that is aging and
undersized, and install shutoff valves.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
GSFC has experienced serious problems with the central chilled water
distribution system. The underground chilled water piping is
approximately 30 years old and at the end of its expected useful service
life. The pipes and valves have deteriorated and are leaking
substantially. With the modernization of the central chilled water
plant, the new secondary pumps will boost the pressure by 103 to 138 k
Pa, which will add even more stress to the system. Pipe sizes in
several sections of the system are inadequate for existing as well as
future design flow rates. Some critical buildings do not have adequate
redundancy in the event of a chilled water service failure. This
project will replace piping and upgrade the system. Redundant circuits
will also be provided to improve reliability.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
Delay of this project will result in increasing leakage and failures due
to aging piping and increasing pressures. Ongoing construction will
place additional demands on the chilled water system and some portions
of the system will experience flow deficiencies unless pipes sizes are
increased. As a result, some buildings will have inadequate chilled
water quantities and air conditioning capacity.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project provides for the replacement of various segments of the
underground chilled water distribution piping in the northeast,
northern, and southern portions of the site. In the northeast sector,
two 305 mm pipe mains (supply and return lines) will be replaced from an
area south of Building 24 to an area near the intersection of Minitrack
and Tirus Roads. In the northern and southern sectors, chilled water
feed lines to Buildings 1, 2, 14, 18, 19, and 20 will be replaced. The
project includes all site work required for excavation, rerouting other
utilities, backfill, and resurfacing associated with piping work.
Asbestos insulation on existing piping will be removed to the extent
that it is necessary to perform the work.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction: --- --- --- $3,000,000
Northeast Pipe Replacement LS --- --- 2,200,000
Building Feed Lines LS --- --- 800,000
Total $3,000,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT: None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Replace Chillers, Various Buildings
INSTALLATION: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
FY 1996 Estimate: $4,800,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: La Canada-Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Science
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is
related to this project.
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $513,852 $2,900,000 $3,413,852
Capitalized Investment --- 24,874,054 24,874,054
Total $513,852 $27,774,054 $28,287,906
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The project will replace 12 obsolete, 25 year old chillers with state-
of-the-art chillers in Buildings 157, 161, 179, 180, 198 and 233. The
replacement units will use new alternative refrigerants which will
comply with federal and state environmental regulations. This project
will also consolidate the chillers serving Buildings 161, 198, and 156.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The chillers to be removed are over 25 years old and are beyond their
economic and mechanically useful lives. They are unreliable,
inefficient and difficult and expensive to maintain. In many instances,
repair parts are very hard to find or must be hand made. The
refrigerant which these obsolete chillers use is now environmentally
unacceptable. The replacement chillers will use environmentally
acceptable refrigerants. The obsolete chillers are too old for
retrofitting with acceptable refrigerants.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will be forced to continue use of
obsolete, deteriorated chillers which are costly to maintain and energy
inefficient. In addition, JPL will lose the opportunity to eliminate
almost 4,500 kilograms of ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons from
routine use.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project proposes to replace a total of 12 chillers in Buildings
157, 161, 179, 180, 198 and 233. New chillers will be water cooled,
hermetic centrifugal type with non-ozone depleting refrigerants.
Chiller size in each building will be reevaluated and adjusted to
reflect the current or reasonably anticipated air conditioning load in
that building or building complex. Similarly, both condensing water and
chilled water pumps will be checked and replaced as necessary to meet
new chiller characteristics. Chillers presently looped to serve
Buildings 156, 161 and 198 will be concentrated in Building 161,
retaining the pumps in Building 198.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction: --- --- --- $4,800,000
Mechanical LS --- --- 4,740,000
Electrical LS --- --- 60,000
Total $4,800,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT: None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Rehabilitation of Electrical Distribution System
INSTALLATION: White Sands Test Facility
FY 1996 Estimate: $1,100,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Flight
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $106,831 --- $106,831
Capitalized Investment --- $494,155 494,155
Total $106,831 $494,155 $600,986
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for the rehabilitation of the White Sands Test
Facility (WSTF) secondary electrical distribution system in areas 200,
300, 400, and 800.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The existing electrical system has been in continuous service for over
30 years and experiences numerous failures. Many of the components of
the electrical distribution system are obsolete and replacement parts
are no longer available. Power conditioning equipment is required to
minimize the influence of power spikes and failures to sensitive
equipment that impact test activities and other ongoing activities.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
A delay in the implementation of this project could result in unplanned
and prolonged interruptions to test operations; potential damage to
sensitive and critical equipment; and continued degradation of hardware,
posing personnel safety hazards.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project provides for rehabilitation of the WSTF secondary
electrical distribution system. The project will include replacement of
motor control centers and associated equipment. Power conditioners,
state-of-the-art motor controllers, overload devices, and transient
voltage surge suppressors will be installed.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction: --- --- --- $1,100,000
Motor Control Centers EA 8 129,875 1,039,000
Power Conditioning Devices EA 2 12,500 25,000
General Equipment and Circuit Upgrade EA 1 36,000 36,000
Total $1,100,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT:
Approximately $1,000,000 will be required to further rehabilitate the
secondary electrical distribution systems at WSTF.
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Replace Main Substation Switchgear and Circuit Breakers
INSTALLATION: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
FY 1996 Estimate: $4,200,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Houston, Harris County, Texas
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Flight
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $280,887 --- $280,887
Capitalized Investment --- $2,869,705 2,869,705
Total $280,887 $2,869,705 $3,150,592
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for replacement of obsolete primary electrical
components and subsystems in the Johnson Space Center (JSC) main
electrical substation (221) to assure continued, reliable, and safe
primary electrical power distribution, and control for the main site
operations.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The circuit breakers, switchgear, and bus duct need to be replaced to
eliminate weaknesses in JSCŐs main substation. The primary switches in
buildings 14, 16A, 36, and 419 also need replacement. This equipment is
increasingly jeopardizing site power, operators, and equipment.
Replacement parts for most of this equipment are only available through
cannibalization or custom fabrication.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
If this project is not approved, the reliability of the JSC electrical
substation and overall site power will continue to deteriorate and
increase the probability of equipment damage and interruptions to
ongoing operations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project includes replacement of 12.5-kV switchgear(bus 2), 12.5-kV
switchgear (bus3), five primary oil circuit breakers, and related
interconnecting old bus duct. An upgrade of bus-1 switchgear from 500-
to 700-mVA capacity, replacing aluminum conductors in an existing duct
bank, and replacing 15-kV switches at Buildings 14, 16A, 36, and 419
will also be accomplished.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- $4,200,000
Replace Switchgear #2 LS --- --- 1,300,000
Replace Bus Duct LS --- --- 503,000
Replace Oil Circuit Breakers EA 5 10,000 50,000
Block Building Upgrade
for Switchgear #2 SM 140 1,070 149,800
Replace 15-kV Switches EA 4 220,000 880,000
Upgrade Circular Bus to 2000A M 245 720 176,400
Replace Conductors M 18,400 62 1,140,800
Total $4,200,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT:
None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Replace 15kV Load Break Switches
INSTALLATION: John F. Kennedy Space Center
FY 1996 Estimate: $1,800,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County, Florida
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Flight
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $254,000 1,300,000 $1,554,000
Capitalized Investment --- 33,244,617 33,244,617
Total $254,000 $34,544,617 $34,798,617
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for the refurbishment and service life extension
of 15,000 Volt manually operated load break switches to eliminate
explosive hazards associated with oil-filled switches.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The existing manually operated load break switches must be replaced for
safety reasons. The obsolete switches have a history of explosive
failures which have injured and killed operating personnel. Another
reason for replacing the switches is the fact that replacement parts are
no longer available from the manufacturer, and the switches cannot be
maintained satisfactorily. The new switches incorporate compression
spring operations, increase switch range from 400 amps to 600 amps, and
use sulfurhexafloride (SF-G) as recommended by NASA safety standards.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
The explosion of a switch containing several gallons of oil presents
inevitable risk of fire, injury, and environmental pollution. NASA
safety standards and criteria would remain unfulfilled.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project will refurbish existing 15,000 Volt load break switches
located throughout the center and associated support systems.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- 1,800,000
Load Break Switches LS --- --- 1,555,000
Terminations LS --- --- 55,000
Splices LS --- --- 32,000
Pad Mods LS --- --- 8,000
Miscellaneous Equipment LS --- --- 150,000
Total $1,800,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Illustration of Load Break Switch
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT:
Future funding required to complete the replacement of all oil-filled
switches is approximately $4,000,000.
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Rehabilitation of Central Air Equipment Building
INSTALLATION: Lewis Research Center
FY 1996 ESTIMATE: $9,000,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Aeronautics
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $201,489 --- $201,489
Capitalized Investment --- $28,364,308 28,364,308
Total $201,489 $28,364,308 $28,565,797
SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for the rehabilitation of the Central Air System
to assure continued safe and reliable operation of major aeronautical
research facilities. The Central Air System equipment has been in
continual use for 40 years supporting research in the 10X10 Supersonic
Wind Tunnel, 8x6/9x15 Supersonic Wind Tunnel, the Icing Research Tunnel,
the Propulsion System Laboratory, Propulsion Lift Facility, and various
test cells in the Engine Research Building Complex. The work in this
project includes rehabilitation of exhausters and exhauster drive
motors.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
This project is required to assure safe, reliable, and continued
operation of the Central Air System which is a basic institutional
capability that supports: development of propulsion systems for subsonic
and supersonic transports, hypersonic vehicles, other advanced systems
for commercial and military applications and other various activities.
The impellers of the exhauster system were fabricated more than 40 years
ago. Over time the impeller vanes have acquired numerous cracks varying
in size from 1.5 mm to 50 mm. The cracks can cause catastrophic failure
of the system resulting in the possible loss of life and excessive
downtime of the system. This project will replace existing rotors,
reducing delays in vital LeRC research programs caused by excessive
maintenance time. Repair of Exhauster Drive Motors is necessary to
assure safe and reliable operation. Periodic observations of these
motors indicate that the insulation is deteriorating, which will
eventually lead to a major failure.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
Delay of this project will significantly increase the risk of
unscheduled and lengthy shutdowns of the Central Air System and also one
or more of the other major research facilities at Lewis. The current
and planned heavily scheduled propulsion testing is dependent on a high
degree of integrity and availability of the Central Air System.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes replacing deteriorated impellers in exhausters E-
41, E-43, E-44, and E-46 located in the Central Air Equipment Building
(CAEB) (Bldg. 64). Exhauster inlet guide vanes, bearings, seals, and
couplings will also be replaced. Also included is the rewinding and
repairing of the exhauster drive motors E-1 and E-43. New grouting will
be provided for each motor.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- $9,000,000
Rehabilitate CAEB Exhauster LS --- --- 7,884,000
Rehabilitate Exhauster Drive Motors LS --- --- 1,116,000
Total $9,000,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Aerial View
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT:
None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Restoration of High Pressure Air Compressor System
INSTALLATION: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
FY 1996 Estimate: $4,700,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Marshall Space Flight Center, Madison County, Alabama
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Flight
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $784,153 $8,500,000 $9,284,153
Capitalized Investment --- 3,447,111 3,447,111
Total $784,153 $11,947,111 $12,731,264
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The purpose of this project is to continue the restoration of the High
Pressure Air Compressor System which services the Center's Laboratories
and Test Areas. This phase provides primarily for the installation of
two additional air compressors, two air storage vessels, and 12,000 feet
of tie-in piping for the Wind Tunnel area. High pressure air is
essential to operate all of the CenterŐs major testing facilities.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
This system provides high pressure air for purging operations, wind
tunnel operations, contamination control, critical pneumatic systems,
scientific experiments, and neutral buoyancy activities. The existing
compressors are 26 to 40 years old and very deteriorated. During recent
years, compressor downtime has resulted in a 23 percent reduction in
rated compressor output. Compressor downtime can commonly run into
months due to the unavailability of parts. Air storage vessels continue
to be downrated or removed from service due to extensive deterioration.
With the High Pressure Air Compressor System already operating at
capacity, the loss of one compressor or storage vessel results in
testing delays. The original facilities are not suitable for
refurbishment, so they will be deactivated after the new facility is
fully operational.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
Delay of this project will impact all on-going programs at the Center.
Support of test programs will become increasingly unreliable due to
continued equipment failure and difficulty of maintenance.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project provides for the installation of two air compressors with
associated switch gear, air dryers, filters, and valves. The project
also provides for the installation of two air storage vessels and
approximately 6,000 linear feet (each) of 6-inch schedule 80 and 3-inch
schedule 40 carbon steel pipe to tie the Wind Tunnel area to the
existing air distribution system.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- $4,700,000
Compressors LS --- --- 600,000
Other Mechanical Equipment LS --- --- 400,000
Piping LS --- --- 1,200,000
Vessel LS --- --- 2,500,000
Total $4,700,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT: None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Restoration of Information and Electronic Systems Laboratory
INSTALLATION: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
FY 1996 Estimate: $6,800,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Marshall Space Flight Center, Madison County, Alabama
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Flight
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is
related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $1,153,250 $7,455,000 $8,608,250
Capitalized Investment --- 15,737,000 15,737,000
Total $1,153,250 $23,192,000 $24,345,250
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for the restoration and modernization of the "C"
Wing of Building 4487 to create an efficient office laboratory/computer
complex environment.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Building 4487, totaling 278,385 square feet, was built in phases
beginning in 1957 and has transitioned in use from a laboratory building
to an office/laboratory/computer complex. The facility is the CenterŐs
primary electronics laboratory, supporting current NASA programs as well
as research and development for future programs. Installation of
laboratory and computer equipment has overloaded both power
supply/distribution and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems, resulting in frequent system failures. The facility
workplace environment is markedly substandard with inadequate and
unreliable HVAC system, poor space allocaton/ configuration, and
deficient supporting utility systems. Widespread use of asbestos in
this building further complicates its utilization. Original
construction of non-insulated masonry exterior walls and casement
windows results in the building being extremely energy inefficient.
This project will correct these problems and create useable work space
so that complete functions can interact in close proximity to each
other.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
Increased laboratory and computer equipment failures will occur due to
deteriorated power distribution and HVAC overloads. Operation and
maintenance expenses will continue to increase to support piecemeal
repairs. Worker productivity and morale will continue to decrease as
staffs are consolidated into what is already a poorly configured,
overloaded, and low quality workspace.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project provides for complete restoration of the "C" Wing of
Building 4487. The building exterior will be insulated and will receive
a new facade, including windows. Asbestos laden interior walls will be
removed. Floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces will be upgraded. The HVAC
system, the plumbing system, the power supply and distribution system;
and the lighting system will be replaced. The project also provides for
the restoration of a small sector of "A" Wing.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- $6,800,000
Site Work LS --- --- ---
Architectural/Structural LS --- --- 2,740,000
Mechanical LS --- --- 2,430,000
Electrical LS --- --- 1,270,000
Asbestos Abatement LS --- --- 360,000
Total $6,800,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT:
None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Restoration of Canal Lock
INSTALLATION: John C. Stennis Space Center
FY 1996 Estimate: $1,400,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Stennis Space Center, Hancock County, Mississippi
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Space Flight
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $112,000 --- $112,000
Capitalized Investment --- $9,591,997 $9,591,997
Total $112,000 $9,591,997 $9,703,997
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SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
This project provides for the restoration of the navigational lock to
ensure continued reliability and maintainability of the lock supporting
testing programs at Stennis Space Center including the Space Shuttle
Main Engine (SSME) testing program.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Nine propellent barges supply liquid nitrogen and oxygen to the SSME
Test Stands during SSME test operations. The navigational lock is a
critical element in the barge transportation system. Repeated deferrals
of major repairs have resulted in accelerated deterioration and
increased maintenance costs.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
A delay in the implementation of this project increases the potential
for a failure within the navigational lock system with an adverse impact
to the SSME testing operations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project provides for the restoration of the navigational lock. The
work includes restoration of the cathodic protection system of the lock;
cleaning and repainting rusted surfaces; mechanical overhaul and
structural repair of the upper and lower canal lock gates; and repair or
replacement of the valves, pumps, controls, and electrical wiring at the
lock pumping station.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantity Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- $1,400,000
Overhaul/Repair Locks LS --- --- 1,200,000
Upgrade Pumping Station LS --- --- 200,000
Total $1,400,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT: None
CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1996 ESTIMATES
PROJECT TITLE: Restoration of Primary Electrical Distribution System
INSTALLATION: Wallops Flight Facility
FY 1996 Estimate: $2,500,000
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Wallops Island, Accomack County, Virginia
COGNIZANT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: Office of Mission to Planet Earth
FY 1995 AND PRIOR YEARS FUNDING: The following prior years funding is related to this project:
Planning
and Design Construction Total
Specific Construction Funding $237,320 --- $237,320
Capitalized Investment --- $5,740,664 5,740,664
Total $237,320 $5,740,664 $5,977,984
SUMMARY PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The project provides for the restoration of the primary high voltage
electrical distribution system on the Main Base at Wallops Flight
Facility. The modification will replace a 2.4kV and 12.5kV above ground
distribution system with an underground system designed to satisfy
current and future research and development requirements.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
The high voltage distribution system on Wallops Main Base is 40 years
old and is approaching the end of its expected useful life. It requires
excessive repairs and maintenance to minimize failures and power outages
to facilities. The overhead electrical distribution system to various
facilities is difficult and dangerous to maintain and operate due to its
location over parking areas, streets, and buildings. An underground
distribution of primary electrical service to the facilities housing
research tracking and other related support activities will be more
reliable, safer, and easier to maintain.
IMPACT OF DELAY:
Power outages will continue to threaten damage to sensitive and high
valued equipment. Operations will continue to be delayed by inefficient
short-term repairs to the electrical distribution system.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project provides for the restoration of the Wallops Flight Facility
electrical distribution system on the Main Base. It includes the
removal of 4,600 circuit meters of overhead (2.4kV and 12.5kV)
distribution system and replacement with a new 12.5kV underground
system. The new system will also include concrete duct banks,
transformers, switchgear, manholes, and secondary feeder services.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: Unit of Unit
Measure Quantit Cost Cost
Construction --- --- --- $2,500,000
Existing Electrical System
Removal LS --- --- 200,000
New Underground Electrical
System LS --- --- 2,300,000
Total $2,500,000
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LIST OF RELATED GRAPHICS: Figure 1 - Location Plan
FUTURE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION FUNDING REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT:
None
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