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Design Guide

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US MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION

DESIGN GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2. SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS

ROOM DATA SHEETS FOR:

3. COMMAND SECTION

4. SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

5. OPERATIONS SECTION

6. TESTING SECTION

7. MEDICAL SECTION

8. LIAISON SECTION

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DIVISION I – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Mission – The United States Military Entrance Processing Command (US MEPCOM) is a joint service, Department of

Defense Command that processes applicants for enlistment into the active and reserve armed forces. The Command’s Military Entrance Processing Station’s (MEPS) determine applicant’s qualifications for enlistment based on military service standards.

1.2 Enlistment Process – MEPS processing includes Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing, medical examination and background screening. The recruiting service counselor meets with each applicant after successful processing to match qualifications and career goals with service requirements. Counselors schedule technical training reservations when a contract agreement is finalized. Applicants take the oath of enlistment and the MEPS arrange transportation to basic training.

1.3 Hours of Operation – The core working hours are typically Monday through Friday from 5:30 am to 5:00 pm., and from nine (9) to twenty four (24) Saturdays per year. Certain sections, such as the Liaison or Testing Sections work extended hours and weekends. Therefore the security, mechanical, and electrical systems must be designed to support efficiently these fluctuating hours of operation.

1.4 Applicability – This Design Guide provides the basic criteria to program, plan, and design a Military Entrance

Processing Station (MEPS). Designers shall use this document in conjunction with HQ USMEPCOM Regulation 420-3 and the Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) 4-010-01 and any Department of Defense documents that provide related guidance, and all applicable Building Codes for preparing contract documents. This document establishes minimum design standards that must be followed. Designers are encouraged to exceed these standards when appropriate.

1.5 Space Allocation Standards – The enclosed Space Allocation Standards, at the beginning of each Section, are used to determine the net usable square feet requirements for each MEPS section and the MEPS total. Note that these figures do not include code-required corridors, public restrooms, building utility rooms, vestibules, elevators, or stairwells as required by code. The 15% circulation factor for each MEPS section compensates for internal circulation within that section and for the amount of space the walls utilize.

DIVISION 2 – DESIGN

2.1 Basic Design Objectives – Project designs must be safe, functional, esthetic and cost effective to acquire, maintain, and operate. MEPS must present an image, which will enhance the marketing effort of the military services by an attractive, professional appearance and efficient operations. Project designs must also meet contemporary standards with respect to the environment, energy use, materials, and methods of construction.

2.2 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – Utilization of LEED criteria is required and should be incorporated as much as economically feasible into all new construction or renovation projects. LEED Silver will be our minimum level of certification required for all new construction.

2.3 Design Quality – MEPS exhibit quality by their appearance, and their fulfillment of mission requirements and objectives. Quality is derived from a professional commitment by MEPS staff, planners, and designers to achieve excellence through the delivery of complete and usable facilities. To achieve quality results, the proposed MEPS must satisfy the design intent and present a positive image to applicants, their families, and all visitors.

2.4 Energy Conservation – The objective of the USMEPCOM facility energy program is to take part in the national effort to conserve energy. Energy conservation must be considered in the design of MEPS facilities per applicable codes and standards.

2.5 Provisions for the Handicapped – The facility must be designed to be in full compliance with the latest Uniform

Federal Accessibility Standards. This includes parking, ramps, door hardware, and toilet facilities. Applicable codes, ordinances, and safety regulations in effect regarding accessibility shall also be followed.

2.6 Organization and Circulation - The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) facility is made up of five processing sections. Ideally, MEPS facilities are designed for an efficient flexible traffic flow of applicants from the main reception area to and from the processing sections. The main reception area will be readily accessible from the Support Functions and Counselor, Testing, Operations, and Medical Sections.

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2.7 Space Planning - Each of the five sections must be designed as a single block of contiguous space with one primary point of ingress / egress. Those sections that exceed square footage requirements and/or occupant load will have a code required secondary emergency exit.

2.8 Applicant Flow – Personnel safety and efficient applicant processing must be the prime design considerations. The following provides a basic overview of the MEPS process. This is not a fixed system and will vary. It is provided here to give the designer an overall ideal process.

A. Applicants enter the Central Reception area and are checked in and directed by Control Counter personnel to their respective service branch counselor in the Counselor Waiting area. After initial applications are complete they are directed back to the Control Counter, and then to the Medical Briefing Room.

B. After the medical briefing, most applicants are directed to the Medical Control counter to check in again and continue medical and physical processing. If the applicant has not completed the CATASVAB test, they are directed to the Testing Section.

C. After completing the medical process, the applicants return to the service counselor, then to the Control

Counter to initiate operations processing steps.

D. After operations processing, which includes interviews, fingerprinting, and receiving service packets, they return to the main Control Counter. From there, they are directed to the Briefing Room, then the adjacent Ceremony Room for swearing-in the Oath of Enlistment. They again return to the main Control Counter, and then escorted to the airport for shipping to their respective training centers.

2.9 Security – The facility and site shall comply with all applicable Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements.

2.10 Functional Relationships – Before preparing the Schematic Design, the designer must become acquainted with the

MEPS required functional relationships as indicated in by adjacencies listed on the following pages. The optimal functional relationships of one area to another within the MEPS will be based on the processes and procedures employed in the operation of a specific MEPS. Functional planning must enhance operational efficiency, minimize distances between functions, and provide a pleasant safe environment for applicants and staff.

2.11 Plans Shapes and Function – Floor plans must be simple and functional. Narrow or irregular room shapes must be avoided. Plans that deviate from guidance must be justified by functional analysis, which will clearly demonstrate the necessity for unusual shapes. Permanent plan elements, such as columns, plumbing, stacks, windows, exterior doors, electrical panels, mechanical shafts and stairways, must be accurately shown so they do not adversely affect the layout late in the design process.

2.12 Natural Light – Each office bay on an exterior wall shall have windows covering, at a minimum, 30% of the linear dimension of the bay.

2.13 Multi-Story Spaces – Some MEPS, in order to meet space demands, will be located on more than one floor of a multi-story facility. When this situation arises, complete sections must be located on a single floor. For example, functional difficulties arise if part of the Testing Section was on one floor and the remainder was on an adjacent floor. Locate sections on the floors so that applicant processing will not be encumbered. It is mandatory that a MEPS located on adjacent floors has a dedicated applicant-controlled means for the applicants to access each floor thus creating contiguous MEPS controlled space on more than one floor. A public elevator does not meet this requirement.

2.14 Flexibility – Flexibility is an important design consideration, considering the cost of facility renovations due to mission changes or if new processes are introduced. It is imperative that any MEPS design consider the possibility for economical spatial flexibility. A variety of methods must be considered to improve long-term flexibility of MEPS facilities. Designs that reflect the required rooms within sections located around a central waiting or processing area allow for changing, adding or removing those functions.

2.15 Conceptual Approaches – Open environments contribute to flexibility and should be maximized. Typically, administrative space requirements will be accommodated in open offices unless duties clearly require a private office. The use of systems or modular furniture is encouraged to achieve better utilization of space and to provide individuals semi-private workstations. Floor plans should avoid encirclement of a department by permanent corridors, stairs, or other permanent structural building elements.

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DIVISION 3 – CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Wall Construction Types:

TYPE 1 Slab to dropped ceiling drywall partition.

TYPE 2 Slab to slab drywall partition.

TYPE 3 STC 50 rated drywall partition.

3.2 Door Types:

TYPE 1 Single or double, stained, solid-core wood interior door(s), 1.75” thick, in a welded hollow metal frame.

TYPE 2 Single or double, exterior flush metal door(s), in a welded hollow metal frame.

TYPE 3 Stained, solid-core wood interior door, 1.75” thick, in a welded hollow metal frame, to be equipped with an adjacent, 18” wide, sidelight. The sidelight shall be constructed of ¼” tempered glass and extend from 32” above the finished floor, to the door frame height. The sidelights will be integral with the doorframe.

TYPE 4 Stained, solid-core wood “dutch” door with a welded hollow metal frame. On the bottom door leaf, install a

12” deep shelf extending the full width and centered on the door from front to back. Doors are to be equipped with hardware to secure the upper door leaf to the lower door leaf. The bottom door leaf will have spring-type, automatic-closing hinges. Top half of “Dutch” door shall have a deadbolt lock installed.

TYPE 5 Single or double glass door(s) framed in wood or welded hollow metal, depending on building décor, as approved by the government.

3.3 Door Hardware Notes:

A. Door closures will be installed as required by applicable code.

B. Lock cylinders shall have a five-pin tumbler with paracentric keyway.

C. Lock-sets shall be Grade 1 by ANSI Standards.

D. The lessor shall coordinate keying with the local MEPS. A grand master key is NOT required.

E. Front doors shall have either a magnetic lock (600 lbs) with access control reader and request to exit motion sensor and an electric door strike along with balanced magnetic switches (BMS) wired to an alarm panel located in either the electrical room or other suitable location. Door release switch will also be wired to the main control desk.

F. All other exterior doors shall be equipped with one set of Balanced Magnetic Switches (BMS) installed on each door wired to an alarm panel located in either the electrical room or other suitable location.

3.4 Door Hardware Types:

TYPE 1 Door equipped with 3 butt hinges, 1 mortised latch-set, commercial grade, and 1 doorstop.

TYPE 2 Door equipped with 3 butt hinges, 1 mortised lock-set, commercial grade, and 1 doorstop.

TYPE 3 Door equipped with 3 butt hinges, 1 push-button lock-set, (Simplex L1000 or equal), with key bypass, a closure with hold-open capability, and 1 doorstop.

TYPE 4 Door equipped with 3 butt hinges, 1 lock-set tied to card-key function, closure with hold-open capability, and 1 doorstop.

TYPE 5 Door equipped with standard lock-set hardware, with an additional deadbolt lock with a one-inch throw, and a closure with hold-open capability, and one doorstop.

TYPE 6 Door equipped with 3 butt hinges, 1 privacy lock-set, commercial grade, and 1 doorstop.

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TYPE 7 Door equipped with 3 butt hinges, push/pull plates, commercial grade, kick plate, closure with hold-open capability, and one doorstop.

DIVISION 4 – INTERIOR FINISHES

4.1 Finish Notes:

A. The US MEPCOM overall interior design objective is to create an environment that enhances public image and employee morale, with building finishes that are durable, easy to clean, and cost effective to maintain.

B. For all construction or lease build-outs, interior design professionals will be used to integrate the furnishings and interior finishes into an overall space plan coordinated with the building’s architecture and utility systems. Color schemes, lighting, furnishings, and finishes shall create a unified design.

C. The interior finish requirements for MEPS facilities are indicated on the enclosed Room Data Sheets.

Interior finishes must be appropriate for the design of the building and each functional area or space.

D. In general, the interior design contractor shall use neutral interior finishes with color accents in furnishings and on certain walls. Trim and walls should blend, do not use extreme contrast colors for doors and walls.

The general contractor may request that substitute finishes be considered. Finishes may change or may no longer be available. Hence, interior finishes are most successful if they are neutral in color.

E. The interior designer is required to use accents (color and material) in the facility.

• Porcelain or ceramic tile accent borders on floors and/or walls in rooms with plumbing.

• Accent vinyl wallcovering or paint colors used as a visual “focal point” within the facility.

• Vinyl floor covering accents.

F. All materials shall be selected based on the following criteria:

• Being suitable for the environments where they will be used.

• Having low maintenance and life cycle costs for planned usage.

G. Carpet, vinyl composition tile, and wall finishes are the primary interior colors and should be the basis for the overall color scheme. Use patterned floor finishes except in the Ceremony Room.

H. Corner guards shall be provided and installed in all corridors throughout the facility. Utilize high-impact resistant aluminum, with embossed, rigid vinyl covers.

I. All items indicated on the room data sheets and on design intent drawings as wood shall be AWI Premium

Grade and shall be factory finished by a qualified factory finisher with AWI finish system for conversion varnish, premium finish with rubbed medium gloss sheen. Field finishing will not be acceptable unless noted approved by HQ USMEPCOM, MFA.

J. All cabinetry noted in the room data sheets shall come complete with hardware and accessories including:

drawer glides, hinges, drawer/door pulls, adjustable shelf standards, shelves and locks, where indicated.

K. The lessor shall provide blinds on all exterior windows throughout the government-leased space.

L. The lessor shall provide ONE, and only one, complete color and materials board, to MEPS/GSA, prior to

65% submittal of construction drawings. Finish selections included on the board shall consist of: carpet, paint, wall covering, vinyl tile, porcelain and ceramic tile, with complementary accent colors shown for each. Also, wall base, plastic laminates, wood stain colors, drapery fabrics, signage color and material, and any other visible material to be installed in the MEPS space.

4.2 Floor / Base Types:

TYPE 1 Loop construction, 100% quad-lobal type 6,6 nylon, patterned carpet tile, with minimum density of 5,000 and minimum face weight of 22 oz./ square yard. Vinyl or rubber resilient base, top set, 1/8” x 4”, with factory formed external and internal corners.

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TYPE 2 Cut pile, 100% quad-lobal type 6,6 nylon, solid color carpet tile or broadloom, with minimum density of 5,000 and minimum face weight of 26 oz./ square yard. Vinyl or rubber resilient base, top set, 1/8” x 4”, with factory formed external and internal corners.

TYPE 3 Vinyl Composition Tile, 12” x 12” x 1/8”. Accent or pattern designs must be approved. Vinyl or rubber resilient base, top set, 1/8” x 4”, with factory formed external and internal corners, coved at hard surface flooring.

TYPE 4 Ceramic or porcelain tile floor with matching grout, seal all grout or use epoxy grout.

4.3 Wall Finish Types:

TYPE 1 One coat quality interior primer, two coats enamel-eggshell paint.

TYPE 2 Vinyl Wall-covering, Class A, Type II, minimum 20 oz. per yard.

TYPE 3 Ceramic-tile wainscoting with matching grout, to 6’-0” above the finished floor, with TYPE 1 wall finish above. All grout shall be sealed or epoxy.

TYPE 4 Hardwood veneer paneling, with crown molding and wood base. Finish doors and frames to match wood paneling.

All rooms with a chair rail shall have a durable washable paint wainscot below the chair rail.

4.4 Ceiling Types:

TYPE 1 2'-0” x 2'-0" or 2'-0" x 4'-0" with a centerline score, standard "T" grid with standard edge lay-in acoustical tile. STC rating of 25-29. Edge – Tegular or reveal.

TYPE 2 5/8” gypsum wallboard, with plaster topcoat, and latex enamel-eggshell paint.

DIVISION 5 – ELECTRICAL

5.1 Electrical Outlet Types / Definitions:

A. Duplex / Quad Receptacles – Standard 110 V 20-amp outlet for general-purpose use. The receptacles shall not exceed eight (8), per 20-amp circuit.

B. GFI Duplex / Quad Receptacles – 125 V 20-amp ground fault interrupt outlet. To be used near wall and counter sink in accordance with applicable codes.

C. Computer Designated (IG) Quadruplex Receptacles – Standard 110V 20-amp orange-bodied or other similarly designed receptacle with isolated-ground capability.

An IG in a branch circuit is a separate, insulated grounding wire that runs from an isolated grounding-type receptacle (usually orange in color) to the panel box. It is connected to a special insulated separate ground strip or bus which is in turn connected by an insulated wire to the main building service ground, avoiding any contact with the conduit, electrical boxes, and neutral bus. This grounding conductor may pass through one or more panel boxes without any connection to the panel box grounding terminal.

An IG shall not run outside of conduit. It shall be enclosed in conduit with the circuit conductors.

An IG should not run to an isolated earth ground or a water pipe. It should run to the electrical service entrance where the neutral of the incoming service or neutral of the service transformer is bonded to the service equipment ground.

IG receptacles shall not exceed four (4), per 20-amp circuit. For computer and related equipment use only.

D. Dedicated Duplex Receptacles - A 120 V, 208, 20-amp single phase, 3-wire quad outlet on a separate dedicated circuit with no other electrical loads, provided to at least a secondary panel.

Each dedicated outlet shall have its own separate circuit with hot, neutral and ground. Conduit shall not be used as a ground.

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Receptacles shall be marked with the breaker number it is connected to. This assures that non-compatible devices are not connected to the same breaker and dedicated line. The receptacles must also be marked by a distinctive different color.

5.2 Electrical Notes:

A. All duplex / quad outlets shall be circuited separately from the lighting.

B. See 6.1 – K, below, regarding systems furniture wiring.

C. MIRS Room to receive a 70 Amp Circuit Breaker with a blanked out receptacle for install of an APC battery back– up and protection system. Installation of back-up system performed by others.

5.3 Lighting Notes:

A. Standard lighting shall be a three fluorescent-tube lamp fixture. Such fixtures shall be capable of producing and maintaining a uniform lighting level of 50 foot-candles at working surface height throughout the space.

B. Maintain a lighting level of at least 20 foot-candles at floor level in all corridors.

C. Lighting levels sufficient to ensure safety shall be maintained in other non-working areas, in accordance with applicable codes.

D. When the space is not in use interior and exterior lighting shall be turned off, except those essential for safety and security purposes.

E. Fixture locations shall be coordinated with the proposed furniture layout to minimize shadowing.

G. Fixtures in office areas shall be specifically designed for use in areas with video display terminals. Dual switching shall be provided in offices, to match lighting levels with tasks.

H. No more than 1000 square feet of open space shall be controlled by one light switch. If the Government must pay separately for electricity, nor more then 500 square feet of office space may be controlled by one switch.

I. Overall illumination levels shall be based and designed in accordance with the recommendations of Illuminating

Engineering Society of North America (IES) Lighting Handbook.

J. Exterior lighting must be sufficient to support night time use of closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance.

5.4 Lighting Types:

TYPE 1 2' x 2' or 2' x 4' recessed fluorescent fixtures with deep cell parabolic louvers.

TYPE 2 "High Hat" recessed incandescent fixtures.

TYPE 3 Adjustable positions, ceiling mounted spotlights of 100 watts each.

TYPE 4 Wall-mounted washroom sconces / make-up lighting.

DIVISION 6 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Telecommunications Notes:

A. Four-compartment (Quadruplex) floor outlets, or receptacles on columns, for power, telephone, and data shall be provided in the open office areas (no power poles will be allowed) per the final design. All communications outlets (data ports) will conform to the following:

• All data port outlets shall be quad outlets, unless an outlet is specifically identified for a special requirement, (Wall phone, Fax/Modem). All quad outlets may be configured for any combination from

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4 phones to 4 data outlets. Configuration of outlets will be accomplished by an Information Technology (IT) technician using data patch panels in the Communications room.

• All wiring shall be category 6, Plenum rated, and terminated as outlined by EIA/TIA 568B standard.

• All wiring and connectivity shall be category 6 compliant and certification tested. Test data shall be provided to the US MEPCOM Information Management Directorate (MIM) point of contact.

• All outlets shall be labeled with a room and jack number, A&B for voice, C&D for data. (Example:

Room 101- Jack3, d connection; 101-3-d.) Rack mounted, 110 type, RJ45 patch panels will be labeled with the room and data jack numbers and outlet type, using the room numbers – outlet-jack number, i.e. 101-3-d, etc.

B. The Local Area Network (LAN) network consists of several MEPS-wide data systems including MIRS, RSN, and CATASVAB. The systems are linked to a common hub in the Communications Room.

C. Pre-wiring of data cables:

• Provides a more complete and useable facility upon construction completion. This alleviates occupancy delays, determines responsibility for the facility condition, and prevents damage to interior finishes as a result of a follow-on wiring effort.

• Provides flexibility in the design and installation of common wiring requirements. This reduces the need and cost of future wiring modifications, which would result from changes in occupancy or reorganization.

D. Pre-wiring includes the following items:

• Generic communications wiring and duct for single line telephones.

• Generic intra-building communications wiring and ducts for data network supporting office automation equipment.

• Communication distribution frames and modular outlets. Cross-connect wiring between the outside plant cable and intra-building wiring is not included.

• Intra-building communications wiring and duct for fire alarm and energy management and control systems (EMCS) from the building’s main communications distribution frame to the alarm system control panel or the EMCS Data Termination Cabinet / Field Interface Device.

• Intra-building communications cabling and duct for special data requirements if validated by MIM. This includes local area networks, telephones, video teleconferencing, CATV, alarms (other than fire), as well as any other office automation requirements. Integral parts of specialized wiring systems such as distribution frames / backboards, taps, splitters, outlets for connecting end instruments, and line amplifiers are included.

E. Pre-wiring does not include telecommunication and data equipment and end instruments such as

PBX’s/digital switches, telephones, workstations (terminals, personal computers, etc.), multiplexers / concentrators, and gateways. Relocation, installation, and testing of all end equipment will be accomplished via a centrally managed contract and is the responsibility of MIM.

F. Pre-wiring shall be included in all major, and minor new facility construction, additions and alteration projects accomplished with Military Construction Army (MCA) funds. Application to projects involving leased facilities and OMA funded projects will be determined by MIM.

G. Design Criteria for Pre-wiring: The facility design will conceal all the wiring/cabling systems, provide adequate space for installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and wiring, the flexibility of furniture layout in administrative areas, and standardization of common user requirements. The designer is responsible for ensuring that the most economical cable/wire distribution system is specified. It shall be consistent with facility size and function, and will meet current and projected telecommunications / data requirements. It will compliment the Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) concept, and maximize flexibility to accommodate future changes. This system must consider C-CS wiring systems and wiring for electrical convenience outlets.

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H. Wiring for all data and voice shall be Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) compatible. Consult with the local service provider for specific cable requirements. Outlets for single-line telephone and office automation networks shall be modular. Each outlet jack shall be numbered and shall be wired with four (4) receptacles. Circuit connectivity shall be provided from each jack to the main communications distribution frame in the Communications Room.

I. All data wiring shall be category-six, plenum-rated, ISDN compatible. The wiring shall be terminated on category-six, rated RJ-45 connector at the station outlet end. The other end will be terminated on category-six, rated FJ-45 patch panels. All wiring and station outlets are to be labeled, installed, and tested using the latest commercial standards.

J. When cable consists of multiple runs, the lessor shall provide cable trays to ensure that the cable does not come into contact with suspended ceilings. Cable trays shall be ladder-type, and shall form a loop around the perimeter of the government-occupied space such that the horizontal distance between individual drops does not exceed thirty (30) feet.

K. Ground all data cables, patch panels, and LAN racks using approved standards and conventions.

L. The lessor shall provide separate data, telephone, and electrical junction boxes for the base feed connections to government-provided systems furniture, when such feeds are supplied via wall outlets or floor penetrations. Raceways will be provided throughout the furniture panels to distribute the electrical, telephone, and data cable. The lessor shall provide all electrical service wiring and connections to the furniture at designated junction points. Cluster groups at floor or wall locations shall be provided, however, the actual amount will be determined at the time of layout.

M. Provide design drawings and schedules, which will be the basis of “as-built” cable records. The drawings will show cross-connect and termination points for each cable pair, location and identification number for each modular outlet, and the location and identification number for each line amplifier and multi-port device in the LAN cable system. Approximate cable routing will also be shown. Two copies of these drawings will be updated to “as-built” conditions by the construction contractor and turned over to the installation communications activity and/or USMEPCOM.

N. For the sizing of transformers, feeders, and equipment, the designer shall assume each staff member will have a personal computer. The non-linear power ratio shall be computed, and the power distribution system shall be designed accordingly.

O. A ¾” conduit drop with outlet box is required for all computer data cables. A 2” conduit is required at

System Administrators (MIRS) room.

P. The Lessor is responsible for the installation of all blank cover plates.

Q. The Lessor shall be responsible for bringing adequate-size telephone cable from the street into the building, to the Demarcation Panel. A minimum of 100 pair cable (or larger depending on how many services are needed) shall be installed. Coordinate with MEPS representative for the total number and location of each service.

R. There will be one main Communications Room, but there may be multiple satellite hub rooms (usually with multi-story facilities) that will need connectivity to that main Communications Room. For multiple rooms, install six strands of 625 micron PVC jacket fiber optic cable terminated with ST type connectors in a fiber optic patch panel. Each telecommunications room requires category 6, plenum rated voice cable installed.

6.2 Public Address System:

A. A zoned public address system shall be provided and installed. The system shall be all-zone, plus be divided into six (6) separate zones: Headquarters, Common Areas, Operations, Medical, Testing, and Liaisons.

B. Public Address System Zoning:

ZONE 1 (Common Areas) Includes the Corridors, Visitor Lounge, Applicant Dining, Public Restrooms, Liaison Waiting, Baggage Room, Television Room, Applicant Waiting, Game Room.

ZONE 2 (Headquarters) Includes the Female Staff Locker, Male Staff Locker, HQ Admin. Section, Staff

Lounge, Supply, Storage, and Exercise Room.

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ZONE 3 (Testing) Includes the entire Testing Section, excluding Test Rooms.

ZONE 4 (Operations) Includes the entire Operations Section, excluding the Ceremony and Briefing

Rooms.

ZONE 5 (Medical) Includes the entire Medical Section excluding Medical Briefing and the Audio Room.

ZONE 6 (Liaisons) Includes the entire Liaison Section.

C. Accessibility - The PA system shall be accessible from the telephone system such that any staff telephone within a zone can access the PA system within that zone and/or all zones.

D. Speakers - Provide ceiling-mounted, 8 inch, full range cone type speakers with matched black-box and baffle similar to Dukane Model 5A607 or equal. Speakers will have a power rating of at least 10 watts and incorporate a universal-matching transformer with power taps of 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 watts. Frequency range will be from 30 to 20,000 Hz. Speakers shall not be provided in Test Rooms, Briefing Rooms, Audio Room, and the Ceremony Room.

Speaker Type 1 – Public address speakers with volume controls at the system amplifier, or mounted on each baffle.

Speaker Type 2 – Speakers with wall mounted, 10-position in 3-decibel steps, control.

E. Volume Control – A 10-watt area speaker control similar to Dukane Model 9A1550B or approved equal will be provided and installed. Attenuation shall be provided through a rotary switch of 10 to 12 positions.

Attenuation shall increase / decrease at 1.5dB per step.

F. Amplifiers – Provide mixer / amplifier(s) as required to power voice paging and audio-tape play over all six zones. Maximum number of speakers on any one zone will be 40. Amplifiers shall be similar to Dukane Models 1A1635, 1A1660, 1A1725 or approved equal (wattage varies). The amplifier shall have dedicated inputs for auxiliary and telephone page as well as other inputs as required to interconnect all system components. Telephone paging module shall be built-in to provide signal input of 600 ohms and connection to telephone key switching unit. Individual controls for inputs, tone control, master control and power on/off shall be front panel accessible. In multi-amplifier set-ups, bridging of amplifiers is required to provide an “all call” capability.

6.3 Cable Television:

A. If cable TV is available then a plenum rated coaxial system shall be installed. The following list the cable type and corresponding maximum distance limitations:

RG-59 Maximum distance = 150 feet.

RG-6 Maximum distance = 250 feet.

RG-11 Maximum distance = 400 feet.

B. If cable television service is not available, the government reserves the right to install a satellite dish on the building.

DIVISION 7 – MECHANICAL

7.1 HVAC Types:

TYPE 1 All areas must comply with ASHRAE 62 Recommended Standard, see SFO.

TYPE 2 The HVAC shall be separately zoned and controlled and be capable of a minimum of two complete air changes per hour with 20% fresh air.

7.2 HVAC Notes:

A. HVAC System must perform to the “recommended” or “suggested” values of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, or more restrictive local /

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state codes and be equipped with an emergency shut off switch.

B. HVAC Zones – The system shall be zoned in such a way that the Testing and Counselor Sections can function independently. Ideally, each remaining MEPS section shall be zoned and controlled separately.

C. Individual thermostat control shall be provided for office space with control areas not to exceed 2000 square feet of space.

D. Areas having excessive heat gain or heat loss, or affected by solar radiation at different times of the day, will be independently controlled. This is to include the main electrical room along with the MIRS/Communications room.

E. Thermostats shall be set to maintain temperatures between 70° F and 74° F during the heating season and between 74° F and 76° F during the cooling season. These temperatures must be maintained throughout the leased premises and service areas, regardless of outside temperatures, during the hours of operation.

DIVISION 8 – SECURITY

8.1 The government reserves the right to install a government-designed Intrusion Detection System (IDS). Passive security measures that are required: Hinge pins on all exterior doors must not be removable. All exterior glass must be laminated IAW the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). The facility and site shall comply with current applicable Anti- Terrorism/Force Protection standards.

8.2 Main Entrance/Foyer. For standard MEPS design, 1 duplex receptacle must be installed in the center of the floor to accommodate baggage X-ray machine and metal detector. The main entrance will be equipped with 1 Aiphone (with video) and 1 stand alone access control proximity card reader individually programmable with audit trail. Doors will have balanced magnetic switches (BMS) and magnetic locks rated at 600 LBS minimum with motion sensor exit. Inside foyer, install an alarm activation/deactivation keypad.

8.3 Control Desks. Operation’s control desk (front counter) will be equipped with 1 Aiphone receiver; 1 door release switch for the main entrance door and one for the baggage room; and 1 duress button wired to the phone panel. Medical control desk will have 1 duress button wired to the phone panel. Test administrator’s desk will have 1 duress button wired to the phone panel.

8.4 Electrical/Mechanical Room. In either room, install 1 alarm panel compatible with either the Military Base Police’s monitoring station or with the GSA Mega Center.

8.5 CCTV System. Install necessary conduit and wiring for installation of interior/exterior cameras. Interior camera – normally mounted covering applicant’s waiting/staging areas, dining area, main entrance and baggage room. Exterior camera – normally mounted covering 360 degrees around building. All wire must be in conduit except in plenum rated ceilings, then plenum rated cable must be used. All cameras will be monitored at once central location (normally operation control desk).

8.6 Passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors will be installed as directed by J1 Programs Division and connected to the main intrusion detection system. PIR motion detectors will normally be located in main thorough fares and exterior offices with windows.

DIVISION 9 – SIGNAGE

9.1 Interior Signage – All rooms throughout the facility shall be provided with a sign. Use the building standards for guidance if appropriate. Coordinate the signage color with the interior color scheme. Specify a sign that allows for room name change. Signage must be on GSA schedule.

A. Individual signs should be no larger than 8” x 8” and attached to the adjacent wall, not on the door, unless noted otherwise on the Design Intent Drawings.

ROOM NUMBER

ROOM NAME

COMMANDER'S OFFICE

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B. Signage must be firmly anchored to the walls or on sidelights with blank back panels. Include fire exit plans in the facility signage package. Placement of the signs must be consistent throughout the facility.

C. See Room Data Sheets in Sections 3-8 of this document for the exact wording for each individual room sign. Systems Furniture workstations do not require a sign. Each MEPS Section also requires signage at entry and exit doors.

D. Provide and install the following sign in a conspicuous location near the primary entrance:

ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL AND VISITORS

IT IS A FEDERAL CRIME TO KNOWINGLY POSSESS OR CAUSE TO BE PRESENT, A FIREARM OR OTHER

DANGEROUS WEAPON IN THIS FACILITY. THE LAWFUL PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES

AUTHORIZED BY LAW IS EXEMPT. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE

LAW.

9.2 Exterior Signage – Locate one exterior sign on the address side of the building. The sign shall be on a monument, lit to 15 foot-candles with photocell control. If the building has more than one tenant and an exterior sign is not allowed, provide a sign at the main entrance door of the MEPS space.

DIVISION 10 – FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT

10.1 All freestanding furniture, files equipment, and systems furniture shall be provided and installed by the government.

MEPS / GSA shall provide a final furniture plan to the lessor.

DIVISION 11 – MISCELLANEOUS / GENERAL NOTES

11.1 In general, ceiling heights should be maintained at a nine foot finished ceiling height, unless noted otherwise in the room data sheets.

11.2 Lessor to provide and install one exterior flagpole, lit to 15 foot-candles. The flagpole location shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

DIVISION 12 – DEFINITIONS / DRAWING SYMBOLS

12.1 Definitions:

A. ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

B. Building Net Floor Area – Building net floor area is the total gross floor area in the building, less space occupied by outside walls, permanent interior partitions, stairwells, elevator shafts and equipment, telecommunication space, toilets, janitor closets, permanent or code-required hallways and corridors, basements and mezzanines unsuitable for occupancy. Also, space occupied by machinery and equipment used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning the building, machinery and equipment used to provide electrical power, water, and dispose of waste from the building.

C. CATASVAB Test Room – This room supports an automated, applicant-testing network.

D. Gross Floor Area – Gross area is computed to the outside of enclosure walls.

E. US MEPCOM – United States Military Entrance Processing Command.

F. MEPS – Military Entrance Processing Station.

G. Room Data Sheets – A room-by-room listing of build-out requirements for the entire MEPS space. Includes wall types, door types, hardware, finishes, power and communication requirements, and special construction requirements.

H. Space Allocations Standards – Amount of space allocated for each office and support space throughout each MEPS facility. The SAS is found at the beginning of each section. The standards are used to determine the square footage for each section and the total MEPS net usable square footage requirements.

I. Usable Square Footage – See “Building Net Floor Area”.

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12.2 Drawing Symbols:

C6

D

C6

TV

GFI

R

M

DOOR

WINDOW

WALL TELEPHONE

TELEVISION OUTLET

DOUPLEX OUTLET

GROUND FAULT INTERUPT OUTLET

CATEGORY 6 DATA QUADRUPLEX

DEDICATED COMPUTER OUTLET

REFRIDGERATOR OUTLET

MICROWAVE OUTLET

FLOOR MOUNTED OUTLETS

ELEVATION VIEWS1

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The following requirements are to be furnished, installed and maintained by the Lessor. All the items found in these requirements shall be amortized in the overall rental consideration, unless specified otherwise.

COMMAND SECTION

This section is to be located in the ideal area of the offered space, near a secondary, or employee entrance. It should be located to remote from applicant circulation or processing.

COMMAND SECTION SPACE ALLOCATION STANDARDS

PERSONNEL GRADE TYPE QTY CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 TTL

Commander 4/05 P 1 150 150 Station NCO E8 P 1 110 110 Secretary GS5 O 1 60 60 Support Group Supervisor GS7 P 1 100 100 Budget Assistant GS5 O 1 60 60 Unit Clerk E5 O 1 60 Where there are 24+ Military Staff. Varies

Conference Room P 1 250 250 Mail / Forms Storage Room P 1 130 130 HQ Administration O 1 100 100 Supply Storage / Technician GS5 P 1 900 800 700 600 500 Varies

DEFINITIONS:

GRADE: Position level within the Government.

TYPE O: Open Office Space.

TYPE P: Private Office Space.

QTY: Quantity of workspaces that size and grade.

CAT 1: Square footage allowed per Category 1, MEPS Space.

CAT 2: Square footage allowed per Category 2, MEPS Space.

CAT 3: Square footage allowed per Category 3, MEPS Space.

CAT 4: Square footage allowed per Category 4, MEPS Space.

CAT 5: Square footage allowed per Category 5, MEPS Space.

TTL: Total square footage of each type of workspace.

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SECTION: COMMAND SQUARE FT: 150

ROOM NAME: Commander Office QUANTITY: 1 SPACE TYPE: Private OCCUPANTS: 1

ROOM NUMBER:

WALL CONSTRUCTION: TYPE 1

DOORS & FRAMES: TYPE 3

HARDWARE: TYPE 2

FINISHES

FLOORS/BASE: TYPE 2

WALLS: TYPE 2

CEILING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL POWER: Duplex Receptacles: 4

Computer Designated Duplex Receptacles: 1

COMMUNICATIONS: Telephone/Data Quadruplex Receptacles: 2

Intercom / Paging System: SPEAKER TYPE 2

HVAC: TYPE 1

SECURITY: N/A

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION: Provide and install a hardwood chair rail stained to match the doors. Apply a durable washable paint wainscot below chair rail.

EQUIPMENT: Government Provided: PC w/ Printer, Analog Phone, Digital Phone, MIRS Connection

FURNITURE: Government Provided: U-Shaped Executive Wood Workstation, Wardrobe, Bookcase and Seating.

ADJACENCIES: N/A

OTHER: N/A

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COMMANDER’S OFFICE

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SECTION: COMMAND SQUARE FT: 110

ROOM NAME: Station NCO (SEA) QUANTITY: 1

HARDWARE: TYPE 2

FINISHES

FLOORS/BASE: TYPE 2

WALLS: TYPE 2

CEILING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL POWER: Duplex Receptacles: 4

Computer Designated Duplex Receptacles: 1

COMMUNICATIONS: Telephone/Data Quadruplex Receptacles: 2

Intercom / Paging System: SPEAKER TYPE 2

HVAC: TYPE 1

SECURITY: N/A

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION: N/A

EQUIPMENT: Government Provided: PC w/ Printer, Phone, MIRS Connection

FURNITURE: Government Provided: U-Shaped Wood Workstation, Wardrobe and Seating.

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STATION NCO / SEA

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SECTION: COMMAND SECTION SQUARE FT: 60

ROOM NAME: Secretary QUANTITY: 1 SPACE TYPE: Open Workstation OCCUPANTS: 1

WALL CONSTRUCTION: N/A – Open Office Suite

DOORS & FRAMES: N/A

HARDWARE: N/A

FINISHES

FLOORS/BASE: TYPE 1

WALLS: N/A

CEILING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL POWER: Duplex Receptacles: 4

Computer Designated Quad Receptacles: 1

SECURITY: N/A

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION: N/A

EQUIPMENT: Government Provided: PC w/Printer (rest of equipment shared in open office – see HQ Admin)

FURNITURE: Government Provided: Systems furniture with electrified raceway will be utilized.

Floor cores may be necessary. Power poles will not be allowed. Some equipment will be located in the open space (i.e. Copier, Fax and Digital Sender).

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COMMAND SECRETARY

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SECTION: COMMAND SQUARE FT: 100

ROOM NAME: Budget Tech QUANTITY: 1

HARDWARE: TYPE 2

FINISHES

FLOORS/BASE: TYPE 2

WALLS: TYPE 2

CEILING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING: TYPE 1

ELECTRICAL POWER: Duplex…