RFP-PII_24_NIST_Bldr_Lab_&_Admin_Space_Planning_Study_2016.pdf

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

LABORATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE PLANNING STUDY

BOULDER, COLORADO CAMPUS

Metropolitan Architects and Planners, Inc.

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Hanscomb Consultants, Inc.

September 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary 1

2. Current Occupancy and Future Requirements 5

2.1 NIST Laboratory Components on the Boulder Campus – Overview and Growth 7

2.2 NIST Administrative/Office Components on the Boulder Campus – Overview and Growth 10

2.3 Laboratory Space Overview 12

2.4 Office Space Overview 13

3. Approaches to Future Facility and Research Organization 15

3.1 NIST Efforts at Combating Space Deficits 15

3.2 Concepts for W5 Renovation 17

3.3 Concept for W4 Renovation 20

3.4 Concept for Central Spine Renovation 22

4. Phasing and Housing Plans to Support B1R 25

4.1 Renovation for Wing 5 25

4.2 Renovation of Wing 4 27

4.3 Renovation of Central Spine 27

5. Other Laboratory Facilities - Planning Options 39

Building 2 39 Building 2A 39 Building 24 40

6. Administrative Space - Planning Options 41

6.1 Current Administrative Space Use and Future Requirements 41

6.2 Planning Options 41

6.3 Schedule 51

6.4 Estimated Costs Opinion 51

7. Sustainability Strategies and Opportunities 53

8. Risk Analysis of ‘No Action’ 55

Appendix A: Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate 57

Appendix B: Sustainable Strategies for Renovation and New Construction 75

National Institute of Standards and Technology

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) initiated a Laboratories and Administrative Planning Study for its Boulder, Colorado, campus, to (a) delineate its programmatic priorities and strategic vision for the renewal of the Laboratories, and (b) develop of a planning strategy and conceptual plan for the reorganization of administrative space within selected buildings. The intent was for NIST to ascertain its future facility needs that will allow for a 21st century research environment to be available to its scientists, and enable the Institute to further its mission objectives. A more immediate objective was also to examine ways to more efficiently use its assets, particularly in light of the ongoing renovations of its largest laboratory facility – the Radio Building (Building 1).

The Department of Commerce research campus at Boulder was established in 1950, on 206 acres of rolling terrain with a magnificent backdrop of overpowering natural landscape of Long Mesa and the Flat Irons. From the initial construction of 300,000 gsf of laboratories, offices and support facilities, the campus today exceeds 1.2 million gross square feet. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the primary organization on the campus, occupying over 70 percent of the built area. The campus is also home to components of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The NIST component on campus currently has 28 buildings with a combined area of 890,000 gsf, offering 425,000 square feet of assignable space for use by programs as laboratories, offices, computer rooms, conference and support functions. The majority of the space is assigned to laboratory facilities.

The previous volume offered findings of the first phase of the study addressing current occupancy and utilization of laboratories and offices in NIST occupied facilities. It documented the operational features of each facility - its construction, space use and assignment, and an infrastructure assessment identifying the performance and deficiencies of the MEP systems.

This volume documents the near-term growth projections of the laboratory and administrative organization components;

proposes a process methodology for continuing with the Building 1 renovation project (B1R) including proposed relocations for interim and final housing of laboratories and associated offices; offers schematic design concepts including infrastructure system requirements for the next phases; and opportunities to implement sustainable strategies during design and construction. The B1R has envisioned gut renovation of wings 3, 4, 5 and 6 and the spine, and in-place upgrades to the infrastructure systems and finishes for Wings 1, 2 and the head-house. Three planning level concept options to consolidate the administrative components on campus have also been developed with associated schedule and costs.

LABORATORY SPACE

The NIST Laboratory OUs currently occupy over 244,000 asf of laboratory, office and support space. Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), the newest feather in the NIST cap, is slated to consolidate in portions of Building 1, and occupy the entirety of Building 3 which is currently under renovation. In addition, a total of 11,000 assignable square feet of laboratory space is estimated by the OUs as required in the next 5 to 10 years. As a minimum these laboratories need to be provided with L2 specifications, and there is a desire for some L3 level facilities as well. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), also an Agency of the Department of Commerce, is also housed in Building 1. Their space will also be renovated during B1R.

Wing 5 of Building 1is the next block proposed to be renovated. Two concepts for renovation of Wing 5 have been developed in this Study, each retaining the existing structure and floor heights, as required by NIST. Expansion along a long façade to allow for a service galley, similar to the work undertaken in Wings 3 and 6, is included. Given the terrain, Laboratory and Administrative Space Planning Study the expansion in one concept is proposed on the northeast side for ease of construction; and on the southwest side in the second option for consistency with renovation of other wings. But for this difference, the overall concepts are essentially similar. Both offer assignable space of approximately 27,000 asf for laboratories and 21,000 asf for office use.

In the immediate next steps of B1R implementation, are the relocation of Communications Technology Laboratory (OU 67 – CTL) spaces from various locations in Building 1 to the renovated Wing 6, and to Building 3 which is currently under construction. The latter is expected to be available by late summer/fall of 2017.

Upon completion of Wing 3 renovation, the Physical Measurements Laboratory (OU 68) will be assigned the entire area, and house one of its Division there.

The primary occupants of Wing 5 are PML (23,300 asf), CTL (10,200 asf) and the Office of Information Systems Management (OU 18 OISM, 5,300 asf). In addition to the above identified moves for CTL and PML, key destinations for relocating the functions to prepare the wing for gut-renovation are:

The data center and the associated staff will be relocated to a new modular data center facility to be commissioned on the campus.

The old fabrication facility in Wing 2, which had been relocated to Building 81, has been decommissioned and will be renovated to house another component of the PML.

The former cafeteria space in the lower level of the spine will be renovated to relocate the fitness center from Wing 5.

The police functions from Wing 5 and other locations in Building 1 are to be moved to Building 22.

The future housing recommendations for laboratory OUs, for laboratory, office and support spaces are:

Current Post B1R Organization Assigned Space (asf) Final Housing Locations Assigned Space (asf)

63 Material Measurement Laboratory 51,400 Building 1- Spine and Buildings 2, 8, 12, 24 and 81 57,100

67 Communications Technology Laboratory 41,700 Building 1-Wing 6, Buildings 3, 24, 27 and 81 57,500

68 Physical Measurement Laboratory 147,100 Building 1 (except W6), 2, 2A, 24, 81 160,100

77 Information Technology Laboratory 4,100 Building 1- Wing 5 4,900

92 NTIA 28,400 Building 1 - Wing 5 19,900*

99 Reserve - Post B1R Space (for Labs and Offices) Building 1 -Wings 1 and 5 and Central Spine 36,000

TOTAL 315,600

* NTIA future requirement is lower because space used for Public Safety labs is part of CTL in Building 3; server room equipment is incorporated with the NIST data center; and personnel space is provided to achieve Dept. of Commerce utilization rate.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE

NIST administrative and operational support components on campus currently occupy 39,400 asf in multiple buildings.

There is an opportunity to consolidate about half of this requirement in planned administrative space, in typical office environments, to enable them better serve the campus community. These components are: Acquisitions Management Division (OU 141); Boulder Safety, Health and Environment Division (OU 153); and various Divisions of the Office of

Facilities and Property Management (OFPM), and OISM. The total number of persons to be housed in a consolidated facility are approximately 95 to facilitate near term needs, requiring approximately 18,000 asf of typical office and support space.

Three options are proposed for the administrative functions:

Option A is to repurpose Building 24 for this use. The facility is in need of major infrastructure replacement and does not meet the environmental requirements for state-of-the-art laboratories. Since laboratory space will be available in the future in renovated B1R, the existing labs can be relocated and the facility renovated for office use at a considerably lower cost.

Option B is the renovate Buildings 4 and 5. The ware house and storage function in the high bay area of Building 4 can be relocated to Buildings 22 and/or 25, and the high ceiling can allow for the construction of a mezzanine floor for additional space. The recently completed renovation office space renovation of a part of the building can be retained as-is. Building 5 has a laboratory function which is planned to move to Building 1, and the space will become available for repurposing as part of the overall renovation.

Option C is the construction of a new facility to house all the administrative components. Its exact location will be based on the approved Master Plan currently under preparation.

In each of these scenarios, the smaller (some temporary/trailer) buildings can subsequently be removed or demolished. These include 3A, 91, 111, and 131.

Order-of-magnitude cost estimates opinion for these three options, as required per the SOW, are also provided in the report.

2. CURRENT OCCUPANCY AND FUTURE REQUIREMENTS

NIST has grown over time to include several new areas of research. NIST’s participation in state-of-the-art research to address its mission requirements has been an on-going endeavor. The structure of the organization has evolved time and again to best suit the NIST mission of promoting U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

This has also resulted in an increase in personnel and expanded facilities.

NIST facilities on campus have a total constructed area of 890,000 gross square feet. The 12 laboratory facilities (765,000 gsf) include some small special purpose buildings designed to service unique research functions, and adaptable general purpose laboratories to support a variety of research needs. Excluding the relatively new Building 81 and the renovated Wings 3 and 6, the original group of NIST laboratory facilities still provides 72% of total assignable laboratory and support space on campus. Exhibit 1 provides an overview of space assigned to each component. Exhibit 2 provides a campus overview of building types.

The availability of laboratory and office space is at a premium. The demand for more high-quality space to enable cutting-edge research persists. The information collected in the course of this Study indicates that approximately 11,000 sf of additional upgraded/additional laboratory space will be needed over the next decade, in addition to the immediate growth plans for CTL (Exhibit 3). Corresponding upgrades and addition to office space for scientists and administrative personnel will be needed.

Exhibit 1: Current Space Assigned to OU Components

Organization Office Laboratory ADP Other Subtotal Facility Support Total

0 Director's Office 5 1,842 - - 9,842 11,684 197 11,881

14 Office of Acquisition and Agreements Management

8 2,081 - - - 2,081 - 2,081

15 Office of Safety, Health, and Environment

8 2,253 - - 654 2,907 - 2,907

18 Office of Information Systems Management

28 5,349 2,647 2,087 218 10,301 3,698 13,999

19 Office of Facilities & Property Management

134 22,173 128 193 43,411 65,905 199,531 298,698

63 Material Measurement Laboratory 98 17,395 29,514 113 3,818 50,841 533 51,375

67 Communications Technology Laboratory 83 20,166 19,182 - 2,354 41,703 - 41,703

68 Physical Measurement Laboratory 333 41,032 97,379 - 6,775 145,186 1,905 147,092

77 Information Technology Laboratory 18 3,044 1,021 - - 4,065 - 4,065

91 MASC - 106 - - - 106 - 106

92 NTIA 70 16,005 8,678 2,263 1,398 28,345 28 28,373

93 NOAA - NGDC 15 2,649 389 - 18,362 21,399 - 21,399

99 Reserve - 870 4,507 - 575 5,952 - 5,952

B1 - Wings 3 and 6 10,150 24,322 - 233 34,705 33,262 67,967

TOTAL 800 145,117 187,767 4,656 87,640 425,180 239,155 697,598

Pers.

Assigned Area (SF)

Exhibit 2: Campus Overview of Laboratory and Administrative Buildings

2.1 NIST LABORATORY COMPONENTS ON THE BOULDER CAMPUS – OVERVIEW AND GROWTH

Three of the seven Laboratory organizations at NIST, have a major presence at the Boulder campus. Its newest unit – the Communications Technology Laboratory – is headquartered at Boulder. The Physical Measurement Laboratory has three of its Divisions on this campus; and the Material Measurement Laboratory has one of its larger Divisions here. The Information Technology Laboratory also has a small presence at Boulder.

The research agenda at each of these laboratories is constantly evolving in response to scientific developments, federal mandates, and its own leading edge research. There is a corresponding demand for state-of-the-art facilities which is being met thru new construction and renovations efforts. A survey conducted for this study helped identify additional space needs for the next 5 to 10-year timeframe. Following is a brief on the key activities of each Division and its requirements.

Applied Chemicals and Materials Division (647)

ACMD’s main activities are research in thermophysical properties of fluids and the reliability of materials. Its main facilities include: mechanical testing, optical, scan-probe and electron microscopy, experimental properties of fluids (e.g. density, speed of sound, vapor-liquid equilibrium, others), synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, microbial studies, and computational chemical and materials science. ACMD produces original research, as well as standard reference materials and standard reference data.

Space for current needs is inadequate. While some space reorganization or consolidation of offices and laboratories will address the immediate needs, space needs for program growth in the future will soon reach critical levels. Storage space for specimens, materials and standards is also inadequate and has resulted in materials taking up valuable laboratory space.

Several pieces of significant and expensive equipment are planned to be procured or re-located in the next few years.

One SEM and one TEM are planned over the next 5 years and possibly another SEM or FIB will also be purchased. SEM can be housed in a single suitably large room, while TEM requires an individual room. A total of up to four new labs (3-4 additional half-bays) is required.

Over the next 5 years, acquisition of one or possibly two new scanned probe microscopes is anticipated - each requiring an approximate footprint of 10 ft x 10 ft. Up to three can be located in a single room.

ACMD currently houses 3 scanned probe microscopes in building 81, and will require at least one more half-bay in that building. All microscopes require strict environmental control (temperature, humidity, acoustic, electromagnetic, mechanical vibration).

Communication Technology Laboratory (670)

The Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) promotes the development and deployment of advanced communications technologies, through the conduct of leading edge R&D on both the metrology and understanding of physical phenomena, materials capabilities, and complex systems relevant to advanced communications. This new Laboratory at NIST, founded in 2014, advances the measurement science underlying wireless technologies ranging from the microchips that generate and process signals to the antennas that send and receive them. Its work establishes the metrological foundations for higher speeds, better connections and more ubiquitous access amid rising wireless demand from governments, businesses, and individual end users.

This emerging laboratory’s space needs are still evolving. It is designated to occupy the renovated Wing 6 in Building 1, the entirety of renovated Building 3, and has lab and office spaces in Building 24 and the central spine of Building 1. It currently has two Divisions on the Boulder Campus.

Public Safety Communications Research Division (671)

CTL’s PSCR Division provides research, development, testing, and evaluation to foster nationwide interoperability and advanced communications technology for the nation’s public safety community. Its vision is: Through the use of advanced communication technologies, the public safety community can more effectively carry out their vital mission to protect lives and property – from day-to-day operations to large events and emergencies. To fulfill this vision, the PSCR program acts as an objective technical advisor and laboratory for the public safety community to accelerate the adoption and implementation of only the most critical public safety communication technologies.

The PSCR will be located in Building 3. Its programmed assignment includes 12,000 asf for labs and personnel space.

RF Technology Division (672)

CTL’s Radio Frequency (RF) Technology Division provides metrology resources to facilitate development and commercialization of a broad range of radio-frequency electronic and electromagnetic technologies. The Division develops theory, metrology and standards for the technologies upon which the future of wireless communications depends. Its work spans on-chip measurements of the transistors that generate wireless signals, the testing of free-field signals and the antennas that send and receive them, and the characterization of the integrated circuits that receive and process signals. The RF Technology Division’s five groups focus on CTL’s three major programs: Spectrum Sharing, Next-Generation 5G Wireless, and Public Safety Communications Research.

The RF Technology Division will continue to occupy some of its space in Building 1 spine, occupy significant portion of the renovated Wing 6, continue use of Building 24, and will be assigned approximately 5,000 asf in Building 3.

Applied Physics Division (686)

Develops measurement capabilities to support and advance a broad range of innovative technologies, including lasers, frequency combs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and novel optoelectronic semiconductor materials such as gallium nitride (GaN); provides comprehensive and technically advanced optoelectronic and electronic measurement capabilities, standards, and traceability to those standards; develops and evaluates measurement techniques; develops quantum-based electronic and optoelectronic measurement standards, novel sensors, detectors, and components; provides measurement services and standard reference materials; participates in international and industry-wide efforts toward measurement standardization; performs activities which support the characterization of materials, equipment, and processes as required for design and manufacturing, the equitable exchange of products in the marketplace, and the efficient, reliable, and economical application of such products; conducts basic research and develops new theoretical concepts, models, advanced devices, components, and associated technologies; and provides technical support to other government, industry, and academic organizations.

Significant consolidation of this Division is expected with assignment of renovated Wing 3. The desire is also to move Building 24 labs to spaces with better environmental control. The infrastructure limitations with some of its other labs in Building 1will be rectified when B1R is complete. A new program in integrated photonics is anticipated to begin in 2017 subject to funding of the initiative. Also expected are expansion of laser welding program, precision imaging project and quantum information programs. Space on grade level is desirable. A corresponding personnel growth of about 10 persons is anticipated.

Electromagnetics Division (687)

Develops and provides technically advanced electromagnetic, electronic, and magnetic measurement capabilities, devices, and systems for applications across the electromagnetic spectrum, from DC to gamma rays, in response to critical stakeholder needs; develops, evaluates, and applies quantum-based electronic, magnetic, and electromagnetic measurement techniques, tools, services, and standard reference instruments, data, and materials; innovates, fabricates and deploys novel measurement systems and traceable standards for industry and government customers. Technical program areas include sensing, voltage standards, quantum information processing, magnetodynamics, spin electronics, biophotonics, cryogenics, and spectroscopy. Provides micro- and nano-fabrication capability for NIST programs.

Not unlike other laboratories, the functions of the Electromagnetic Division are also hampered by some outmoded space, particularly in Buildings 2A and some in Building 1. Upon completion, the B1R project should provide satisfactory lab conditions. Additional growth space will also be available, when the spine renovation is completed, to relocate labs from Building 2A. The program on electromechanical properties od superconductor wires will be phased out. The expansion and new projects include digital cryogenic memory/superconducting computing program, the EUV and x-ray-based imaging projects, and a coherent diffractive imaging program. The personnel count could grow by approximately 9 over the next five years.

Time and Frequency Division (688)

The Time and Frequency Division conducts research and measurements to provide the most accurate and precise atomic time to the US to support industry, commerce, research, and national security. By Federal law, NIST is the source of official time for the US, based on NIST atomic clocks. Precision timing underpins much of our modern technology infrastructure, including telecommunications, utility distribution, electronic financial transactions, and GPS, representing trillions of dollars of the US economy. To ensure availability of precision timing, the Division distributes time and frequency information through satellites, radio broadcasts, and over the Internet, with NIST’s Internet Time Service synchronizing clocks in computers and network devices some 8 billion times every day.

In addition to providing ultraprecise official US time and doing research on future, better atomic clocks, the Division conducts research and measurements in areas that have grown directly from research on atomic clocks including quantum information processing, quantum simulation, development of new laser technologies, and the use of precision atomic clocks to measure a broad range of parameters such as magnetic fields, gravity, electrical quantities and many other areas.

The utilization of current lab space is constrained by the environmental control limitations in some labs outside of Building

81. However, one limitation with the new Building 81 is the inability to meet needs for electromagnetic shielding, which will increasingly be required in the future. While the amount of space is adequate for current needs, future growth may be substantial if proposed projects and initiatives are funded. It was however, not possible to determine confirmed future space requirements, though an increase of up to 25 percent in its staff could occur over the next 5 years.

ITL - Applied and Computational Statistics Group (776.03)

The Information Technology Laboratory is a large organization on the NIST Gaithersburg campus and has a small presence on the Boulder campus. Its space use is primarily offices and computer labs with requirement similar to an office environment. ITL anticipates adding about 3 persons over the next few years.

Exhibit 3: Near-Term (5 to 10 years) Growth requirements of NIST Laboratory Divisions

Laboratories Offices Other Total

647 Applied Chemicals and Materials Division 18 4,800 3,060 1,480 9,340

670 Communications Technology Laboratory Office

671 Public Safety Communications Research Division

672 RF Technology Division

686 Applied Physics Division 11 2,200 1,870 220 4,290

687 Quantum Electromagnetics Division 12 1,800 2,040 180 4,020

688 Time & Frequency Division 8 1,800 1,360 180 3,340

771 Applied and Computational Mathematics Division 3 400 340 0 740

775 Software and Systems Division 1 170 0 170

TOTAL Assigned Area (sf) 62 11,000 8,840 2,060 21,900

OU Division Name Assignable Area (asf)

Personnel

Requirements being addressed thru new space in Buildng 3 and Wing 6.

2.2 NIST ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE COMPONENTS ON THE BOULDER CAMPUS – OVERVIEW AND

GROWTH

Public Affairs Office (107)

The Public Affairs Office is responsible for media relations and conference support on the campus. The AV services keeps track of equipment and inventory, reservation system, and maintain functionality of the installed systems in conference rooms. The Conference Services is responsible for organization of conferences and participant registration.

Public Affairs also organizes tours and demonstrations, collects images and artifacts for display. The Office is currently housed proximate to the head-house in Building 1. Current staffing is 5 persons, and is not expected to change in the next few years.

Acquisition Management Division (141)

The Acquisition Management Division, together with the Grants Management Division, supports campus-wide financial management, HR support, purchasing, document control and general administrative services. The responsibilities include the management of grant programs, and contracts for goods and services on the Boulder campus. The Division occupies building 111 in its entirety. Current staffing is 9 persons with an anticipated increase of 2 persons in the next five years.

Boulder Safety, Health and Environment Division (153)

The mission of Boulder Safety, Health and Environment Division is to help reduce safety, health and environmental risks at NIST by planning, developing and maintaining, supporting the implementation of, overseeing compliance with, and continually improving NIST’s safety, health and environmental programs. Disciplines include fire protection, environmental compliance, radiation safety and industrial hygiene. The Division is currently housed in Building 1. The current staffing level is 10 persons and one more inspector is planned to be hired in the next few years.

Office of Information Systems Management (OU 180)

The Office of Information Systems Management is charged with implementing the Paperwork Reduction Act, and other directives regarding the acquisition, management, and use of information technology (IT) resources. It has three Divisions at the Boulder campus.

IT Security and Networking Division (181)

OISM Security and Networking Division provides management and oversight of the NIST IT security program. It implements a broad range of directives including awareness, training and assessment programs and requirements. The Division collaborates with the Department of Commerce on new IT security requirements and threats and coordinates external IT security system audits. The Division also manages enterprise network including internal wired and wireless network services, internet, network load balancing, remote access services, firewall management, and intrusion detection and prevention. Currently housed in Building 1, the staffing is at 6 persons, and is not expected to change.

Customer Access and Support Division (182)

OISM Customer Access and Support Division provides IT customer service and end user device support. It supports IT purchases, installation, imaging, hardware upgrades, technology migrations and fixing of end-user client devices. The Division also manages software and anti-virus applications and ensures that client devices are compliant with DoC and NIST policies and regulations. The Division has a current staff of 16 persons and does not anticipate growth in the near future.

Infrastructure Services Division (184)

This OISM Division manages and supports NIST’s enterprise on- and off-premise computing and data storage environments, including high-performance scientific computing systems, COTS scientific software hosting, virtualized systems, and cloud-hosted infrastructure. The ISD manages the Central Computing Facility and disaster recovery services. It also provides log management system and monitors infrastructure performance and resource capacity, evaluating approaches to satisfy customer need based on NIST priorities and resources. The data center is housed in Building 1 and current staff strength is 9 persons, expected to grow by one in the next couple years.

Office of Facilities and Property Management (OU 190)

The Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM), is responsible for safely and reliably managing and operating NIST facilities, and providing cost-effective and efficient services and infrastructure programs essential for NIST's operations at all sites, ensuring maximum responsiveness to the needs of NIST's technical programs. The Boulder office is headed by a Site Manager who supervises other OFPM groups on campus and coordinates issues with the GSA, City of Boulder and other local agencies. The current staffing at Boulder for OU 190 is 30 persons, including contractors, and is not likely to change in the near future.

The Office has two Divisions represented on the campus:

Boulder Maintenance and Support Services Division (194)

The Division is responsible for day-to-day operations of the campus infrastructure, facilities and buildings. Its maintenance and support services functions include reimbursable engineering renovations, building systems operations and management, personal property management, campus amenities and janitorial services. The current staffing is 31 persons and is expected to add another two persons on its staff.

Boulder Design and Construction Division (196)

Boulder Design and Construction Division is responsible for the planning and implementation of facilities modernization and improvement, including reimbursable work, and capital asset management and support. It is also responsible for maintaining records, archival resources and construction reference library on campus. The staffing is currently 15 persons and is expected to add 3 more persons over the next few years.

2.3 LABORATORY SPACE OVERVIEW

Laboratories are mainly housed in Buildings 1, 2, 24 and 81. Buildings 1 and 2 were constructed in the 1950s, Building 24 in 1967 and Building 81 in 2012.

Over the decades, there have been phased additions to Buildings 1, 2 and 24. Designed to performance requirements of the era, laboratories in these buildings are significantly deficient for the precise environmental and operating conditions needed for contemporary research. While some research efforts require new facilities akin to Building 81, many existing research programs can function effectively if the environmental conditions – mechanical, electrical and piping systems were significantly upgraded. In that vein, a major renovation/modernization effort for Building 1 is underway with phased gut-renovation of the wings. Renovations of Wings 3 and 6 are nearing completion. NIST plans to renovate Wing 5 next, to be followed by Wing 4.

As identified in the existing conditions report, a majority of NIST laboratories could effectively function if type L2 performance was verifiably provided. Higher precision work does require compliance with L3 performance, which is obtained in Building 81, and can selectively be provided in the renovation of Building 1. For all renovations and construction, NIST plans on providing Type L2 space as a minimum for laboratories needing tight control on environmental conditions. The exceptions would include computer use laboratories that can function effectively in upgraded office-type environments. Upgrades for the latter include higher capacity and stable electrical power and adequate temperatures corresponding to the equipment and personnel in the space. Server rooms and high-density computing functions will need specific environmental systems and controls performance.

2.4 OFFICE SPACE OVERVIEW

Office and associated support spaces are needed proximate to the laboratories for the scientists. A combination of private and open plan offices is desired to be supported with an array of collaboration, meeting and conference spaces of various sizes. Such support spaces are noticeable by their absence in the current space use/layouts in the older buildings (1, 2 and 24). Building 81, designed to current requirements, includes distributed collaboration spaces, meeting rooms and a conference center.

Space available for office and support functions does vary among Divisions, even within the same OU. The differences, as they pertain to laboratory OUs, have likely resulted from multiple reorganizations within OUs over the last several years, varying rates of growth of various Divisions, and relative participation of short and medium term staff, including interns and research associates. The desire for proximity of offices to laboratories in Building 1 will be addressed as B1R is implemented facilitating consolidation of Divisions and all functional and support spaces.

Office spaces for administration components of NIST are in many instances not combined or provided at suitable locations from where the personnel could offer the best services to the larger NIST population. Examples of these are the security offices, badging functions, and facilities operations components. These services should be moved to more appropriate locations, and other office spaces consolidated to provide better access to services and improve efficiency.

3. APPROACHES TO FUTURE FACILITY AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

NIST is actively pursuing upgrading its facilities on an on-going basis, constrained only by availability of funds and requirements for swing space. A major state-of-the-art facility – Building 81 was completed in 2012. Soon after, NIST undertook the major effort of renovating Building 1. Referred to as B1R, the project has envisioned gut renovation of wings 3, 4, 5 and 6 and the central spine, and in-place upgrades to the infrastructure systems and finishes for wings 1, 2 and the head-house.

NIST’s next largest laboratory facility at the Boulder campus is Building 2. Current plans for this facility include system upgrades as necessary to keep the facility performing as designed. An assessment of the facility was undertaken during this Study and a set of recommendations for system upgrades are included in this report. The long-term plan for Building 2 should be a replacement facility at a proximate location, as is being investigated in the new Master Plan proposal. It is recommended that a new building should provide assignable space of approximately 50,000 asf which would be 25% larger than the current facility.

Building 24 is another significant laboratory facility. The infrastructure systems for this facility have outlived their useful life and are unable to perform at the desired level. In the perspective of its long-term research plans and the overall campus master plan, NIST will need to evaluate whether to renovate the facility as a laboratory building or to repurpose it for other functions. The latter option is viable because the gut renovation will require relocation of the labs to Building 1 where they could be housed permanently.

Several of the other special purpose laboratory buildings are also in need of major renovations. However, since they are mostly unique in their function and location and cannot be moved to a different building for the duration of construction, adaptive methods to make the required improvements will need to be determined on a case by case basis.

The spatial organization of laboratories was also investigated from the perspective of research focus and use of associated high value equipment. While the scientific community would consider researchers from other Divisions sharing the equipment, in practice most such equipment was indicated to be in active use most of the time, leaving little option to schedule sharing. Further, some of the more sensitive equipment requires specialized training and as such the users who are permitted to operate are mostly within the Group or the Division. The opinion was that it would be a satisfactory approach to provide co-location/consolidation of such Groups within a Division.

3.1 NIST EFFORTS AT COMBATING SPACE DEFICITS

Space deficits, in both quantitative and qualitative terms, are being addressed through select on-going renovation and construction efforts. These include:

Phased Modernization of Laboratory-Office Wings in Building 1

Two wings of Building 1 have been renovated thus far – Wings 3 and 6, and are expected to be available for occupancy in late 2016. The renovated wings have each added approximately 14’ along the entire run of the NE façade to provide a service galley.

The new configuration in Wing 3 provides laboratories with an approximate depth of 47’ along a 10’ wide corridor, office bays on the other side are 15’-9” deep. Mechanical services are located at either end of the wing and on the mezzanine level covering about half the lab depth. Office space is designed as a combination of enclosed private offices (192 sf typical) and open-plan workstations, with provision for conference room, breakroom and interaction spaces. The wing offers 10,200 asf of high-quality (L2+) lab space and 4,900 asf of office and support area to house 30 persons.

Wing 6 laboratories are approximately 46’-6” deep, the office bay depth is 16’ and the corridor is 9’-9” wide. Mechanical services are located at north end of the wing on the main and the basement levels, and on the mezzanine level covering about half the lab depth. Office space is designed as a combination of enclosed private offices (194 sf typical) and open-plan workstations, with provision for conference room, breakroom and interaction space. The wing offers 14,400 asf of high-quality (L2+) lab space and 5,200 asf of office and support area to house 30 persons.

The renovation of Wings 3 and 6 is nearing completion and the projects are scheduled to be available for occupancy by the end of the current year. Wing 5 is the next project to be undertaken.

Wings 1 and 2 are receiving system upgrades only. There are no current plans for architectural systems renovation or changes to circulation. The fabrication facility in Wing 1 is being decommissioned to be adaptable for use as a general lab facility.

Gut Renovation of Building 3 for New Requirements of CTL

The gut renovation of Building 3 will transform the facility into a 3 level, 44,000 gsf structure intended for exclusive use of CTL. It will provide for 8,400 asf of laboratory, computer rooms and server space, and 13,700 asf for offices and associated support. It is expected to house approximately 105 persons.

Interior reorganization of space use for administrative offices in Building 4

Approximately 4,300 asf of space in Building 4 has recently been renovated to increase occupant density by introducing more open plan workstations. The renovated space will seat 24 persons.

New Modular Facility for the Data Center

The NIST data center is currently located in Building 1, Wing 5. NIST is working towards relocating the Data Center to a new modular facility to be assembled on campus. Modular data centers are capable of rapid deployment, energy efficiency and high-density computing, to deliver data center capacity at a lower cost than traditional construction methods, and significantly reduce the construction time from years to a matter of months. The system consists of purpose-engineered modules and components to offer scalable capacity with multiple power and cooling options. They are a form of the emerging infrastructure convergence (or converged infrastructure) approaches that allow for substantial economies of scale and have been designed with more efficient energy usage in mind, including considerations of the internal and external environments.

Consolidation of Emergency Services Functions in Building 22

Police and related emergency services functions, currently in multiple locations on campus are in the process of consolidation in the Building 22 office space. This space was formerly used by NOAA functions which has since been vacated and is being renovated for the new program requirements.

These major projects are in addition to many on-going as-needed modifications to laboratory spaces in Buildings 1 (wings 1 and 2), 2 and 24. Such efforts, however, are limited by the capacities and capabilities of the building systems at the specific locations.

3.2 CONCEPTS FOR W5 RENOVATION

Wing 5 is unique in that it is the only section of the building (excluding the central spine) that offers laboratory and office assignable space on four levels. Constrained by the sub-surface rocky terrain, the basement was constructed only for half the wing’s length. The floor immediately above ties in with the rest of the building at the third floor level, and has windows only on the southeast façade (the northeast face is still below grade). Starting at the fourth floor the wing has windows on the northeast. The partial foot-print of the basement implies that half of the third floor footprint is also on terra-firma. On-grade laboratories are valuable as they can be designed for higher vibration isolation, a critical requirement for precision equipment. The fifth floor, referred to as the monitor level, has a row of offices only on one side of the corridor.

As distinct from the renovations undertaken for Wings 3 and 6, NIST has determined that it will retain the structural slabs and maintain the current slab-to-slab height of each level. In each of the two wings that have been renovated thus far, the footprint has been increased on the northeast façade to facilitate addition of a service galley. In the original Building 1 renovation plan, the concept indicates that such expansion for Wing 5 would occur on the southeast. In developing the concepts proposed herein, we have considered both scenarios for expansion of the wing – on the southeast, in Option 1, for relative ease of construction; and on the northeast (Option 2) to maintain symmetry with recent construction.

Keeping with the work performed on the other wings, both these concepts assume a gut renovation effort. The wing will be stripped down to its bare structure and will receive architectural upgrades and all-new building systems.

The major architectural improvements visualized in Wing 5 concept Option 1 include compliance with current codes, new facades, all-new partitions, doors, windows, hardware and surface finishes. Code compliant egress requirements include a new stair at the east end of the wing and reconfiguration of the existing stairway. It is proposed to replace the existing elevator and also add one at the east end to double as a freight elevator for transport of goods from the loading dock. Service galleys would be introduced for laboratories on the basement and 3rd floor. A much larger share of the footprint than currently assigned would be dedicated for mechanical and other building systems. The systems are described below and the space is necessary to house equipment capable of providing the level of systems infrastructure and control necessary for the functions in the L2 level laboratories. There is also an opportunity for some laboratory spaces on the lower levels to achieve L3 level environmental control. However, the high-ceiling flexibility corresponding to that tier will not be possible. Nevertheless, the attributes of laboratories obtained will be significantly better than current occupancies and will be capable of supporting NIST mission and high quality research.

Exhibit 4 summarizes the assignable areas obtained in the two concepts for the renovated Wing 5. Schematic floor plans of the concepts are presented in Exhibits 5 and 6.

Exhibit 4: Wing 5 Renovation Concepts Assignable Areas, by Floor

Concept 1 Assignable Area (asf) Concept 2 Assignable Area (asf) Laboratories Office Total Laboratories Office Total

5th Floor 4,890 4,890 4,890 4,890

4th Floor 9,160 10,690 19,850 8,840 10,620 19,460

3rd Floor 12,690 5,370 18,060 12,400 5,370 17,770

2nd Floor (Basement) 5,040 5,040 5,280 5,280

TOTAL 26,890 20,950 47,840 26,520 20,880 47,400

Exhibit 5: Concept 1 for Renovation of Wing 5

Exhibit 6: Concept 2 for the Renovation of Wing 5

Existing mechanical systems will be replaced with energy efficient equipment compliant with current codes and standards and suitable for the specific laboratory installations. The replacements will include chilled water, steam, and condensate piping. New services shall be provided from a central umbilical extended from the spine mechanical room and distributed at the roof level. It will be necessary to add chilled water pumps, a steam station, and a condensate recovery system to manage the projected loads. Chilled water shall be distributed to the air handling units and to heat exchangers in order to generate a process chilled water system. Steam and condensate shall be used locally within the mechanical room to generate hot water and clean steam. The hot water shall be circulated to the air handling units and throughout the wing by 4” mains. The clean steam shall be delivered to the air handling units by a 2 1/2” main. The required space for the equipment and piping shall be at least 1,200 square feet with a minimum height of 10 feet.

Ventilation shall be provided by new rooftop air handling units and packaged air handling units within the basement mechanical room with a combined capacity of 172,000 cfm. Ductwork from the rooftop air handling units shall be distributed on the roof and penetrate at several locations to minimize the size of ductwork in the plenum. In order to supply air to the third floor, a total of 150 square feet of shaft is planned on the fourth floor. The basement air handling unit should be dedicated to the basement level, but could also serve a portion of the third floor if so designed.

The water service for the entry and spine shall be divided into a domestic water service and laboratory water service, each protected by reduced pressure backflow preventers. Hot water for each service shall be generated by recirculating gas fired hot water heaters. Tempered water shall be generated at each emergency shower and eye wash by a local mixing valve. Pure water shall be provided locally as required for specific uses.

Separate sanitary and corrosive waste lines shall be provided in the building. Corrosive waste shall be collected, treated and then released into the sanitary service. The roof drains and leaders shall be replaced with a siphonic drain system and tied into the existing storm system. Overflow drains shall be scuppers or downspouts and coordinated with the design.

Laboratory gases shall be supplied by local bottles. Laboratory vacuum shall be supplied by local vacuum pumps within each lab module. Compressed air shall be provided from the central plant and divided in the mechanical room into a high pressure line and a low pressure line, both of these will be distributed through risers to mains on each floor of the spine.

The total area required for plumbing equipment shall be not less than 600 square feet with a minimum height of 10 feet.

Normal electrical service shall be provided by pad mounted liquid-filled 15kV/480V/277V pad mounted transformers located at grade adjacent to the third floor mechanical room. Emergency electrical service shall be provided by a 480V diesel generator located at grade proximate to the third floor mechanical room. Low voltage distribution gear and automatic transfer switches shall be housed in the wing and have a minimum dimension of 36 feet by 32 feet.

Fire protection shall be provided to the building from the campus water main through an independent fire entrance with backflow prevention and fire department connection. While not incorporated in some other renovations on campus, it is our recommendation that as a multi-story assembly a fire pump should be planned for Wing 5. A 200 square foot area should be planned for the fire pump.

3.3 CONCEPT FOR W4 RENOVATION

Wing 4 renovation concept imitates the renovations implemented for Wing 3 across the spine. The linear dimension of the wings is identical, and they are at a similar elevation. In terms of the basic layout and infrastructure, the concept and design for W3 can be replicated as a mirror image with the needed and site and program specific modifications. It is proposed that this renovation will include the addition of a service galley as well. The wing will benefit from direct connectivity to all campus infrastructure as the primary distribution tunnel and service lines are in close proximity on the south of this wing. Exhibit 7 shows the proposed configuration for the renovation of this wing. Approximately 10,000 asf for labs and 5,000 asf for office use will be available. In addition, since restrooms are across the corridor on Wing 3, NIST may opt to use the 900 sf of space for other support functions.

Exhibit 7:…