Austin(4TX1001) ATF - RLP Amendment No. 2-1-29-25.pdf

GSA Public Buildings Service

AMENDMENT NO. 2

REQUEST FOR LEASE PROPOSALS

4TX1001

Austin, TX

January 29, 2025

Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) 4TX1001 is amended as follows:

1. Lease Section 6.04 GSAR 552.270-99 LESSOR REPORTING OF GREEN BUILDING EFFICIENCY (SEP 2023) shall be deleted in its entirety.

2. Lease Section 6.20 RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING (OCT 2023), paragraph E. shall be deleted in its entirety.

3. Request for Lease Proposals (RLP), Exhibit B. Agency Special Requirements. Shall be amended to include the following attached.

All other RLP provisions remain the same. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 2 by signature in the space provided below.

Receipt of Amendment No. 2 Is Hereby Acknowledged:

Offeror’s Signature Date

Attached: Small Arms Ammunition Storage

SECURED / SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION STORAGE

1) Purpose

This section establishes the minimum design and safety requirements for the storage of small arms ammunition within ATF-controlled spaces. The design must support safe and secure storage while complying with fire, structural, and operational standards for ATF facilities. This section also references the Safety Guidance Bulletin: Storage Requirements for Small Arms Ammunition and Components issued by the National Fire Protection Program Office, which provides additional guidance to ensure compliance with federal standards.

2) Requirements

i. Room Design and Construction

• Small arms ammunition storage rooms must be constructed with walls and doors rated for a minimum of 1-hour fire resistance.

• All storage rooms must be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.

• Doors to the storage room must be equipped with high-security locks and an intrusion detection system, consistent with ATF perimeter door security standards outlined in Section 4, “Perimeter Doors.”

• Walls separating the storage room from adjacent spaces must include 9-gauge expanded metal reinforcement for security purposes and must extend slab-to-slab.

ii. Storage Configuration

• Small arms ammunition must be stored in original packaging or in containers compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for hazardous materials.

• Storage arrangements must ensure that ammunition is kept separate from materials classified as Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, as defined in federal fire protection guidelines.

• The maximum gross weight of all materials stored in the room (including shelving, safes, and other fixtures) must be calculated and must not exceed the structural floor load capacity of the building.

iii. Emergency Egress and Safety Features

• Emergency Egress and Safety Features

• Emergency egress pathways must be clearly marked and maintained free of obstruction.

• Fire alarm pull stations and smoke detection devices must be installed in proximity to the storage room entrance.

• Signage indicating “Hazardous Materials Storage” must be posted outside the room, as required by ATF safety standards.

iv. Reference to Additional Guidance

• The Safety Guidance Bulletin: Storage Requirements for Small Arms Ammunition and Components (dated December 5, 2024), issued by the National Fire Protection Program Office, must be reviewed by the lessor’s A/E team. This bulletin provides additional details on storage requirements, fire safety measures, and operational procedures. A copy of the bulletin can be provided by ATF upon request.

3) Special Items

i. Provide detailed floor plans that indicate the room location, wall types, door types, and storage configurations. Plans must be included in the project’s Design Intent Drawings.

ii. Fire sprinkler system drawings and specifications must be coordinated with ATF A/E requirements.

iii. If the structural floor load capacity exceeds 2,000 lbs, consultation with the Regional Structural Engineer is required prior to construction.

4) Notes to Lessor / A/E team

i. All design submittals must reflect compliance with the requirements of this section.

ii. Modifications to existing facilities must meet the same standards outlined for new construction unless otherwise approved by the ATF Physical Security Programs Branch.

iii. The lessor’s A/E team is required to review the Safety Guidance Bulletin to ensure the design aligns with additional safety requirements.

iv. Substitutions or deviations from these requirements must be approved by ATF A/E prior to finalizing construction documents.