Amendment No. 1 Request for Lease Proposal No. 6OH0315

Cleveland, OH September 23, 2026

Refer to Request for Lease Proposal (RLP) 6OH0315 that solicits lease proposals for space in Cleveland, OH.

The following revisions are hereby made to the Request for Lease Proposal:

1. RLP Exhibit B: Agency’s Requirements – The CIS District and Field Office Design Guide dated July 2026 and consisting of 50 pages, is hereby incorporated into RLP Exhibit B – Agency’s Requirements.

2. RLP Section 1.06: LIST OF RLP DOCUMENTS (MAY 2026) – Exhibit B Agency Requirements total page count is revised as follows:

3. RLP Exhibit J: Broker Project Exhibit – Is hereby replaced in its entirety with the attached version of the Broker Project Exhibit. There is not a Government commission credit applicable to this solicitation.

All respondents to this RLP shall acknowledge receipt of this Amendment No. 1 by signing in the space provided below. The acknowledged copy must be received by September 30, 2026 along with the initial offer.

Authorized:

Dave Rauen GSA Lease Contracting Officer

Receipt of Amendment No 1 is hereby acknowledged:

Offeror’s Signature Date Signed

Offeror’s Printed Name

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Cleveland District and Field Office

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District and Field Office Design Guide

USCIS Facilities Management Division Version 1.7 – July 2026

RLP No. 6OH0315 - Exhibit B Agency Requirements

Lessor: ______ Government: ______

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Table of Contents Overview

Building Design Site Characteristics Branding Lady Liberty Exterior Signage Interior Signage Building Hours of Operation

Interior Design Model Concept and Adjacencies Workspaces

Private Office – 150 Square Feet Private Office – 120 Square Feet Private Office – 100 Square Feet ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Open Office Workstations

48 Square Foot Workstation – Standard Reception Area

Open or Enclosed Areas Copier Area Breakroom Kitchenette / Galley File Area (s)

Meeting Spaces Interview Pods – Office to Office interviews ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Conference Room Teaming Collaboration

Enclosed Support Spaces Bulk Storage Computer Staging and Storage HSDN Room Lactation Room

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Mail Room – with File Staging/Retirement Employee Restroom Employee Single Occupancy Restroom & Shower Remote Wire Closet Server / LAN Room ASC Supply and Copier Room

Public Facing Spaces Lobby Weather Vestibule Public Restrooms

Men’s and Women’s Restroom Family Restroom

Waiting Room Multi-purpose Interview Room Video Interview Room Ceremony / Naturalization Room Chair, Table and A/V Storage or just A/V Storage (if fixed seating) ASC Site Supervisor

General Notes Environmental Considerations Wall Partition Types ....................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Appendix A: Document Standards Appendix B. Typical Referenced Layouts Appendix C: Glossary of Terms

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Overview

Building Design The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) maintain a strong tradition of public building design that reflects the highly respected stature of the U.S. Government. All USCIS facilities should embrace and illustrate this principle and present a building or office environment that exhibits fiscal prudence and efficiency of the public’s money, as well as contribute to the vitality of the surrounding area.

The separation of the Public and Employee space will be an important aspect of this facility. All visitors shall enter through a single, well-defined, secure entrance. The entrance sequence will include a public entry that provides for protection from the weather while waiting for the security screening. USCIS employs an online appointment scheduling system, so visitors will come in a consistent stream throughout the day. The busiest time will be first thing in the morning when the first round of applicants arrives at the same time requiring the process to accommodate approximately 150 people.

An additional entrance is required for our Fraud Detection unit and must remain separate from the general public entrance and the employee entrance. The employees will enter through a separate entrance. Three (3) separate means of entering and egressing the space is required.

Site Characteristics

Branding Branding is incorporated throughout USCIS spaces and includes Lady Liberty, interior signage, and exterior signage.

Lady Liberty This image should be provided on the exterior perimeter of the building near the public entry or within the public lobby space. Sizing, color, and material application will be determined during the design.

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Exterior Signage Signage must be provided on the exterior of the building or in the entrance area to the USCIS space.

Additionally, USCIS may include a freestanding monument sign. The proposed sign location should be located on the site plan or building elevation plans. Based on the Offeror’s location, additional exterior directional signage may be required for campus or professional park environments. (Dimensions utilized in the following layout are for scaling purposes only.

Interior Signage USCIS provides and maintains agency specific interior signage requirements. The Government will provide signage specifications to the Offeror to provide and maintain signage consistency throughout USCIS spaces. (See Appendix H)

Building Hours of Operation The entire building is considered operational from 6:00am to 6:00pm five days per week (except for Federal Holidays). If an Application Support Center (ASC) is co-located with the USCIS office, the hours of operation are 6:00am to 6:00pm six days per week (except for Federal Holidays) including Saturday.

All USCIS space must be capable of having HVAC services on Saturdays. The Computer LAN Room and any wire/telephone closets will require 24/7 HVAC services. USCIS recognizes that utility costs outside of normal operations hours will be paid for as overtime utilities through Government reimbursable work authorization funding.

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Interior Design Model Concept and Adjacencies

The diagram above represents a concept layout for a large or medium office configuration. It is intended to provide the Lessor & A/E firms with guidance on a possible configuration of groups of rooms and spaces and adjacencies of spaces listed in the SAS document.

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Workspaces Private Office – 150 Square Feet Generally reserved for SES positions. Refer to SAS breakdown for number and locations.

Typical layout and room specific notes below:

Below represents one example of a possible layout.

See Sheet A-1 in Appendix A for additional information.

a. Flooring - Carpet tile to meet the GSA requirements in the lease of no less than

3.5 TARR.

a. Walls –GWB constructed slab to 6” above the ceiling with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base.

See Wall type W-1.

b. Door and Frame – Solid Core (SC) hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (office function lockset) with replaceable core and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide 36” sidelight assembly with privacy film adjacent to door integral with HM door frame.

c. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

d. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

e. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

f. Electrical - Provide (4) duplex electrical receptacles at standard height and then (1) additional duplex electrical receptacle per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

g. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D) and (1) AV/Cable TV package as per the

AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS. Typically, in the Director’s Office or if applicable.

h. Security – none.

i. Miscellaneous and Specialty – This room must achieve an NIC of 40 min.

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Private Office – 120 Square Feet Generally reserved for Field Office Director (FOD), Supervisory Level, Counsel and Field Security Manager. Refer to SAS breakdown for number and locations and any other potential staff.

See Sheet A-2 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

requirements in the lease of not less than 3.5 TARR.

b. Walls –GWB constructed slab to 6” above ceiling with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-1.

c. Door and Frame – Solid Core (SC) hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (office function lockset) with replaceable core and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide 36” sidelight assembly with privacy film adjacent to door integral with HM door frame.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0".

2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide (4) duplex electrical receptacles at standard height.

a. Field Office Director’s Office - (1) duplex electrical receptacle per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D).

a. Field Office Director’s Office – (1) AV/Cable TV package as per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

i. Security – none.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty – This room must achieve an NIC of 40 min.

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Open Office Refer to SAS breakdown for overall size and number of workstations and other amenities located within this area.

Space is SAS and location dependent with layout and configuration unique to the space the District or Field office is going into and is to be designed and coordinated by the A/E firm during the DID Phase.

a. Flooring - Carpet tile to meet the GSA requirements in the lease of not less than 3.5 TARR.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to 6” above the ceiling, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-2.

c. Door and Frame – none.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements. Open Office ceiling may be open to deck above with decorative ceiling finishes and or grid systems in place, coordinate with A/E firm, Facilities Project Manager and local field office points of contact.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide (1) electrical connection per each system furniture unit (no power poles).

Include at least (1) duplex electrical receptacle on open walls as identified during the design/planning phase for network printers and fax machines.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D) per each system furniture unit (approximate quantity listed in the SAS). Include at least (1) duplex data drop (2D) on open walls as identified during the design/planning phase for network printers and fax machines.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty – none.

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Workstations Workstations are furniture solutions to be developed with the Furniture vendor and Facilities project manager. Workstations are generally located in open office locations. Refer to SAS breakdown for size and number of workstations associated with the District or Field Office.

See Sheet A-4 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

48 Square Foot Workstation – Standard (shown) Refer to Sheet A-4 for some concept ideas of a 48sf workstations configuration, final arrangement and design by Facilities Project Manager and Furniture Vendor with input from FOD and team.

36 Square Foot Workstation – Optional (see A-3) Refer to Sheet A-3 for some concept ideas of a 36sf workstations configuration, final arrangement and design by Facilities Project Manager and Furniture Vendor with input from FOD and team.

Reception Area Generally located outside of or near the Field Office Director in an open office space. Refer to SAS breakdown for number and location.

a. Flooring - Carpet tile to meet the GSA requirements in the lease of not less than 3.5 TARR.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to 6” above the ceiling with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-2.

c. Door and Frame – none.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide (1) electrical connection for the system furniture unit (no power poles).

Include at least (2) duplex electrical receptacle on open walls as identified during the design/planning phase for network printers and fax machines.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D) for the system furniture unit. Include at least (1) duplex data drop (2D) on open walls as identified during the design/planning phase for network printers and fax machines.

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Open or Enclosed Areas

Copier Area It is generally located in open office spaces but can be separate rooms if the A/E firm determines it works with location. Refer to SAS breakdown for number and location.

requirements in the lease of not less than 3.5

TARR.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to 6” above finished ceiling, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling.

Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-2.

c. Door and Frame – none.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide (1) dedicated duplex electrical receptacle per copier. Provide (2) duplex electrical outlets at counter height.

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D) per copier. Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D) at counter height.

i. Security – none.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Unless otherwise indicated by the Government, provide and install millwork with 6’-0” wide base and wall cabinets with plastic laminate post-form counter with integral backsplash. Leave 6’-0” clear space for each copier.

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Breakroom Generally located off an open office area but can be separate room if the layout and A/E firm determines it works with location. Refer to SAS for size and number for locations.

See Sheet A-5 In Appendix A for additional detailed information.

a. Flooring – LVT or equivalent flooring. Installation should include a decorative pattern using two or more colors.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to ceiling deck, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling.

Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base.

See Wall type W-3.

c. Door and Frame (If enclosed) - SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (passage function) and 2" HM frame with welded corners and closer. Provide 18" sidelight assembly adjacent to door integral with HM door frame.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF on a dimmer. Accent lighting locations to be determined during the design planning.

f. HVAC - Independent HVAC zone. To keep odors from penetrating other parts of the building, provide filtered exhaust air if air is being mixed back into the air supply or exhaust directly to the outside.

g. Electrical

a. Provide (1) dedicated duplex electrical receptacle for each refrigerator as indicated on the SAS.

b. Provide (1) dedicated duplex electrical receptacle for each microwave as indicated on the SAS.

c. Provide (2) dedicated duplex electrical receptacles for vending machines. Provide (2) dedicated electrical receptacles for microwave ovens above the counter.

d. Provide additional GFI duplex electrical receptacles above the counter as required by code.

e. Provide (1) duplex electrical receptacle at each AV location per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) wall phone located at 48” AFF. Provide (1) AV/Cable TV package as per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

i. Security – none.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Provide wall mounted bulletin boards with lockable hinged glass doors.

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Kitchenette / Galley Generally located off an open office area but can be separate room if the layout and A/E firm determines it works with location. Meant to be a supplemental additional area to a larger Breakroom elsewhere in the office. Refer to SAS for size and number for locations.

See Sheet A-6 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

a. Flooring – LVT or equivalent flooring. Installation should include a decorative pattern using two or more colors.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to 6” above the ceiling with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-3.

c. Door and Frame (If enclosed) - SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (passage function) and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide 18" sidelight assembly adjacent to door integral with HM door frame.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF on a dimmer. Accent lighting locations to be determined during the design planning.

f. HVAC – none.

g. Electrical -

a. Provide (1) dedicated duplex electrical receptacle for each refrigerator as indicated on the SAS.

b. Provide (1) dedicated duplex electrical receptacle for each microwave as indicated on the SAS.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – none.

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File Area (s) Refer to SAS for size of area. Space can be separate room or be delineated by movable shelving systems.

Final configuration to be determined by A/E firm during the DID phase.

a. Flooring – LVT or similar to meet the GSA requirements in the lease.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to deck, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-3.

c. Door and Frame – SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware

(storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Coordinate door hardware with the security vendor as this room will receive a standard card reader setup. Kick plate and door protection required for doors with high traffic and/or on a file cart path.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect fixtures providing 50-foot candles at 30” AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide duplex electrical receptacles at a ratio of one per 300 square feet (minimum of one).

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide duplex data drops (2D) at a ratio of one per 300 square feet

(minimum of one).

i. Security - Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific

Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system. Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device and electric strike.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty – The floor for this area must be capable of supporting a live load as determined and calculated by the Lessor AE. Plumbing lines shall not be located above this room or within the walls defining this room. Should a rotary file system be used as wall between file room and open office area, A/E to coordinate with the furniture vendor for soffit width and height for finished fit.

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Meeting Spaces Concentrative Meeting Space These areas are located in the back-office area and can be architectural wall system solutions. They can also be standard office construction. Locations and configurations will be determined during the DID phase of the project.

Typical layout and room specific notes below:

See Sheet A-7 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

than 3.5 TARR.

b. Walls – Architectural wall system with privacy film.

Door and Frame - Part of the architectural wall system.

c. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0".

2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

d. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

e. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

f. Electrical - Provide (4) duplex electrical receptacles.

g. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D).

h. Security – none.

i. Miscellaneous and Specialty – none.

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Conference Room Refer to SAS for size and number of locations.

See Sheet A-8 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

than 3.5 TARR.

b. Walls – GWB constructed slab to ceiling deck with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Optional: Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-6.

c. Door and Frame - SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (passage function) and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide 36" sidelight assembly with privacy film adjacent to door integral with HM door frame. Optional for full width glass wall with privacy film to be determined during design phase with local team.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF on a dimmer. Accent lighting locations to be determined during the design planning.

f. HVAC - Independent HVAC zone with a thermostat in this room.

g. Electrical - Provide a minimum of (3) duplex electrical receptacles (one on each side and one on back wall), (1) quadruplex receptacle on the front wall and (1) recessed floor outlet coordinated with the conference room table base and equipped with a removable cover or protective slide cover. Provide (1) duplex electrical outlet per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide (1) duplex data drops (2D) on the front wall, (1) duplex data drop (2D) on the back wall and (1) duplex data drop (2D) terminated on the surface of the conference table through the recessed floor box. Provide (1) AV/Cable TV package as per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty – This room must achieve an NIC of 45 min.

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Teaming Collaboration Space is generally designed as a 120sf standard office and will differentiate with furniture solutions.

Refer to SAS breakdown for number of Teaming Rooms required.

See Sheet A-9 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

a. Flooring- Carpet tile to meet the GSA requirements in the lease of not less than 3.5

TARR.

b. Walls- GWB constructed slab to ceiling deck with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-6.

c. Door and Frame - SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (Office Function Locket) and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide 36” sidelight assembly with privacy film adjacent to door integral with HM door frame.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide (1) duplex electrical receptacle on each wall. Provide (1) duplex electrical outlet per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS, if applicable.

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D) and (1) AV infrastructure per the AV

Coordination Set provided by USCIS, if applicable.

i. Security - none

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - This room must achieve an NIC of 45 min.

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Enclosed Support Spaces Bulk Storage Refer to SAS for size of area. Internally there may be further space delineation with movable partitions or less structured partitions such as chain link. Final configuration to be determined during the DID phase.

a. Flooring - Concrete with a commercial grade opaque sealer or VCT.

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to deck, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-3.

c. Door and Frame - 4’-0” wide painted hollow metal door or SC wood with commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, 2” HM frame with welded corners and kick plates (both sides) from just below the door handle to 3” AFF and the width of the door.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". Exposed or painted exposed deck.

e. Lighting - Providing 50-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide duplex electrical receptacles at a ratio of one per 300 square feet (minimum of one).

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide duplex data drops (2D) at a ratio of one per 300 square feet

(minimum of one).

i. Security - Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific

Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system. Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device, and electric strike.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty –

a. Approximately 1000 NUSF shall be separated within Bulk Storage with a lockable caged area. The door/gate with locking hardware shall extend slab to deck and be constructed of chain link and metal frame.

b. The floor for this area must be capable of supporting a live load as determined and calculated by the Lessor AE.

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Computer Staging and Storage Located directly adjacent to the Server Room. Refer to SAS for size of area.

a. Flooring- Grounded, static dissipative rubber flooring or static dissipative VCT.

b. Walls- GWB constructed slab to deck with 3.5” acoustical insulation, vapor barrier and painted with low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide ¾” fire rated plywood (painted) 2’ AFF to finished ceiling on back and side walls for equipment mounting.

Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-5.

c. Door and Frame- SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide 18" sidelight assembly adjacent to door integral with HM door frame. Kick plate and door protection may be required for doors with high traffic and/or on a file cart path may be required.

a. Ceiling- Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

b. Lighting - Direct/indirect fixtures providing 50-foot candles at 30” AFF.

c. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

d. Electrical - Provide minimum 2 circuits, and six (6) duplex data (2D) drops. Additionally, provide duplex electrical receptacles at 48” AFF with location and quantity being determined during design.

e. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide (2) duplex data drops (2D) at normal height and then provide additional data drops (2D) at 44” AC with location and quantity being determined during design.

f. Security - Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system. Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device and electric strike.

g. Miscellaneous and Specialty -

a. View Window – Provide and install 4’-0”W x 3’-0”H with 2" HM frame with welded corners between Server Room and the Computer Staging Room. The frame should be installed to match the door height. Coordinate height of shelving / storage furniture that goes in front of this window with furniture vendor.

b. Plumbing lines shall not be located above this room or within the walls defining this room.

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HSDN Room Generally located adjacent to or nearby the FDNS function of the office. A secure room with limited access and additional security requirements both physical and electronic. This should not be located on a demising wall. Refer to SAS for size requirement.

See Sheet A-10 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

Refer to USCIS HSDN Specific Requirements document in appendix for detailed requirements.

a. Flooring- Carpet tile to meet the

GSA requirements in the lease of not less than 3.5 TARR.

b. Walls- Wall assembly constructed to achieve NIC 45 rating slab to deck, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-4.

c. Door and Frame - Door and associated door frame to maintain a NIC 45 rating for the entire room. Door and hardware to be commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, automatic door bottom and threshold and all necessary gaskets to maintain the NIC rating.

Refer to HSDN Specific Requirements for detailed specification for door.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements. Ceiling system will be required to help this room achieve NIC 45 rating.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC – Independent HVAC zone with thermostat in this room capable of providing a recommended 0.2 tons of cooling. Mechanical equipment and ductwork within and above this room shall maintain NIC 45 rating and any opening larger than 96 Square inches shall receive hardened physical security features to prevent intrusion. Provide access panel in ductwork to visually inspect physical barriers periodically.

g. Electrical - Provide three (3) duplex electrical receptacles, two (2) dedicated 20-amp circuits each with duplex NEMA 5-20R receptacles (one for the HSDN cabinet and one for the NSA approved shredder).

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Install one (1) CMP – plenum rated armored fiber cable in wall-mount enclosure at 18” below the finished ceiling directly above the HSDN rack and three (3) standard data drops. Refer to USCIS Structured Cable Plant Scope of Work for site specific requirements.

i. Security – Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system. Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, request to exit device, and electric strike.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty – This room must achieve a NIC of 45 min.

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Lactation Room Generally located, but not required, to be near the bathroom / shower rooms for purposes of centralizing plumbing.

See Sheet A-11 in Appendix A for additional detailed information.

a. Flooring- LVT or equivalent flooring.

b. Walls- GWB constructed slab to 6” above the ceiling, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling.

Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-2.

c. Door and Frame - SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (privacy function) with occupied indicator lockset, replaceable core and 2” HM frame with welded corners.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a minimum 25% recycled content

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect lighting providing 30-foot candles at 30" AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide three duplex electrical receptacles and one at counter height which shall be

GFI protected.

h. Low Voltage Cabling - Provide one wall phone (1V) location at 48” AFF.

i. Security - none

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Provide and install counter, 4" backsplash, single basin lavatory, soap dispenser, and paper towel dispenser. Provide space under counter for standard mini-fridge, coordinate location of outlet with location for fridge.

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Mail Room – with File Staging/Retirement Generally located near back of office with access directly from exterior (if office is located on ground floor) or back entrance. Refer to SAS for size requirement. Final configuration and location to be developed with A/E firm and Facilities project manager during the DID phase.

a. Flooring - VCT, LVT, Recycled Rubber or Linoleum (such as Marmoleum or equivalent).

b. Walls - GWB constructed slab to deck, painted with a low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. Provide stainless steel or high impact vinyl corner guards and wall protection at least 48” AFF. See Wall type W-7.

c. Door and Frame - 4’-0” x 7’-0” (Min. width & height) painted hollow metal door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, 2” HM frame with welded corners and kick plates (both sides) from just below the door handle to 3” AFF and the width of the door. Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system. Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device, and electric strike.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". 2’ X 2’ ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect fixtures providing 50-foot candles at 30” AFF.

f. HVAC- Mechanical systems in this room can be stand alone or integrated into the building system. A dedicated exhaust that exhausts to the exterior of the building is required. This room should have negative air pressure from the remainder of the building. Provide a supply air shut off button with protective cover for this system located within the mail room. This EPO will eliminate all supply air into the space thereby increasing the negative air pressure in the event of an emergency. Contractor to perform a smoke test using a smoke tube under the supervision of the USCIS project manager for each interior door entering the mail room to demonstrate the room is under negative pressure. Tests shall be performed for each door under normal mechanical operation as well as after the EPO has been activated. Provide an audible and visual notification system to indicate if negative air pressure system is functioning properly via regularly scheduled tests. This system can be local indicator function.

g. Electrical - Provide dedicated electrical service for the X-Ray machine. Provide four duplex electrical receptacles. Provide minimum three duplex data (2D) drops. Provide one wall phone (1V) location at 48” AFF. Some outlets may be required to be located at counter height.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – Provide (1) duplex data drop (2D). Provide (1) AV infrastructure per the AV Coordination Set provided by USCIS.

i. Security - Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system. Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device, and electric strike.

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Provide and install base and wall cabinets with a variety of opening sizes that will be at desk and standing height. The exact design will be site specific and determined during the design phase. The room should be located on an exterior wall if possible.

If located on the 1st floor it should include an exterior door.

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Employee Restroom Refer to SAS for size and number requirements. Final configuration and location to be developed with A/E firm and Facilities project manager during the DID phase.

a. Flooring- Ceramic Tile or Quarry Tile floor with matching cove base.

b. Walls- Moisture resistant GWB constructed slab to deck above finished ceiling with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with low VOC water based eggshell finish slab to finish ceiling with ceramic tile wainscot to 5’-0” AFF at wet walls only. Matching ceramic tile cove base for the entire room. See Wall type W-6.

c. Door and Frame- SC hardwood veneer door with push/pull hardware, door closer and 2” HM frames with welded corners. ADO required, commercial grade for high traffic location and rated to door weight.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". Painted moisture resistant GWB or 2’ X 2’ GWB tiles.

e. Lighting - Moisture resistant fixtures providing 50- foot candles at 30” AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide a minimum of one GFI electrical outlet at counter height.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – Overhead paging installed by USCIS OIT vendor.

i. Security - none

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Provide and install lease required toilet fixtures with ceiling hung partitions and doors. Each stall must include a coat hook on the inside face of the door, a disposable toilet seat cover dispenser and a toilet paper dispenser. Additionally, provide and install lease required urinals with ceiling/wall suspended privacy partitions. Fixtures should not be visible when the door entry is open. Provide and install grab bars, etc. in accessible stalls.

Provide and install solid surface counters with lease required under counter lavatories, soap dispensers, mirrors, and energy efficient electric hand dryers. Hot water temperature should be set at 105º F. Provide and install a floor drain (which shall be self-priming) in each restroom. All fixtures (lavatories, toilets, and urinals) shall be operable by motion sensor. One designated employee water fountain should be equipped with a water bottle filling station, with a built-in filtration system which shall be changed on a regular schedule, near the employee restrooms.

This restroom must be accessible to ASC personnel if applicable.

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Employee Single Occupancy Restroom & Shower Refer to SAS for size and number requirements. Final configuration and location to be developed with A/E firm and Facilities project manager during the DID phase.

b. Walls- Moisture resistant GWB constructed slab to deck with 3.5” acoustical insulation, painted with low VOC water based eggshell finish slab to finish ceiling with ceramic tile wainscot to 5’-0” AFF at wet walls only. Matching ceramic tile cove base for the entire room. See Wall type W-6.

c. Door and Frame - SC hardwood veneer door with push/pull hardware, door closer and 2” HM frames with welded corners. ADO required, commercial grade for high traffic location and rated to door weight.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 9'-0". Painted moisture resistant GWB or 2’ X 2’ GWB tiles.

e. Lighting - Moisture resistant fixtures providing 50- foot candles at 30” AFF.

f. HVAC - To meet GSA lease requirements.

g. Electrical - Provide a minimum of one GFI electrical outlet at counter height.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – none

i. Security – none

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Provide and install shower enclosures with associated mixing valves equipped with anti-scalding devices and shower heads. Shower rod and curtain must be included. Unless otherwise indicated, provide and install 6- 12”W x 12”D x 36”H double stacked wall lockers with integral top and 4” base. Locker room bench is to be provided and bolted to the floor. Should the building have showers accessible to building occupants, providing shower is not required.

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Telecommunications Room / Remote Wire Closet Refer to SAS for size and number requirements along with the OIT Computer and Telephone Room Standard document. Final configuration and location to be developed with A/E firm and Facilities project manager during the DID phase with input from the IT team.

a. Flooring - Grounded, static dissipative rubber flooring or static dissipative VCT.

with low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide ¾” fire rated plywood (painted) from 2’ AFF to finished ceiling on back and side walls for equipment mounting. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-5.

c. Door and Frame - SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system.

Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device and electric strike. Kick plate and door protection may be required for doors with high traffic and/or on a file cart path may be required.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 8’-6”. ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements. Space above the ceiling must be free from sprinkler mains, plumbing runs, building HVAC ductwork, condensate drains and HVAC equipment. The adjacent wall must also be free from adjoining plumbing or water pipelines. Restrooms, kitchens, or other similar space shall not be located directly over the LAN/Computer Room.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect fixtures providing 50-foot candles at 30” AFF.

f. HVAC - Provide a dedicated standalone mechanical system to condition this space. All requirements for the space and installed equipment will be similar to what is listed for the type H7 space and its description listed above. For initial planning purposes, the Lessor shall assume that the mechanical equipment will be sized to handle a total cooling load of per OIT and security equipment list that will be installed by USCIS. Final equipment sizing will be determined during the design.

g. Electrical - Provide an independent recessed electrical panel in this room for all circuits (except lighting). The electrical panel must have 25% space capacity and a secondary ground connection to the TGB within the room. Provide emergency power off button with a protective cover located adjacent to the door(s) that will shut down all power for an electrical panel in this room and all the OIT UPS units. The installation of the grounding/bonding system shall follow the requirements in accordance with BICSI-J-STD-607-A and ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 standards for labeling along with the NEC . Bonding conductor for TR shall originate for the TMGB within the LAN/Computer Room typically with 3/0 AWG due to length. Building steel may only be utilized as a secondary connection. A #6 AWG copper ground shall be utilized for the bonding equipment within this room for racks, ladder runway equipment, etc. Provide a minimum of four (4) dedicated 30 amp 125/120 volt, NEMA L14-30R, 3P, 4W, grounding, locking receptacle with twist-lock outlets mounted in the ceiling tiles above equipment racks. Provide a minimum of four (4) dedicated duplex 110 volt 20 amp outlets (NEMA 5-20R) and a minimum of two (2) dedicated quadruplex 110 volt 20 amp outlets (NEMA 5-20R) receptacles on the wall behind the equipment racks and on side walls. The types and quantity of electrical receptacles may be updated after lease award and during the design phase due to changing technologies.

Data/Voice – Provide one wall phone (1V) locations at 48" AFF. An 18" ladder runway shall be installed above two-post stand-alone equipment rack(s) to provide cable management from

Design Guide: Version 1.7 – July 2026 Page 26 of 50 side to side and front to back of the room. Provide a minimum of 3' clearance behind and 3' clearance in front of two-post stand-alone equipment rack(s). Provide Category 6 patch panels, 3U, 2U, 1U horizontal wire managers, 19" shelf, PDU's and 10" vertical wire management on 19" stand-alone equipment rack(s,), etc. to Cat 6 cable duplex (2D) locations and single voice Cat 6 (1V) wall phone plates throughout floor space.

h. Low Voltage Cabling – none

i. Security - Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific

Requirements

j. Miscellaneous and Specialty - Fire Suppression System – A standard building fire suppression system shall be installed in the TR/IT Closet when located in buildings that are required to have a sprinkler system by code. Sprinkler heads shall be high temperature heads.

Server / LAN Room Refer to SAS for size and requirements along with the OIT Computer and Telephone Standard document.

Final configuration and location to be developed with A/E firm and Facilities project manager during the DID phase with input from the IT team.

a. Flooring- Grounded, static dissipative rubber flooring or static dissipative VCT.

with low VOC water-based eggshell finish from slab to finished ceiling. Provide ¾” fire rated plywood (painted) from 2’ AFF to finished ceiling on back and side walls for equipment mounting. Provide 4” vinyl or rubber base. See Wall type W-5.

c. Door and Frame- SC hardwood veneer door with commercial-grade mortise hardware (storeroom function lockset) with a high-security replaceable core, door closer, and 2" HM frame with welded corners. Provide ESS Access Control System in accordance with USCIS Facility Security Specific Requirements. Devices shall be connected to the ACS's central system.

Components are to include contact/contactless card reader, door position switch, a request to exit device and electric strike. Kick plate and door protection may be required for doors with high traffic and/or on a file cart path may be required.

d. Ceiling - Minimum ceiling height 8’-6”. ACT with tegular edges with a recycled content that meets the GSA lease requirements. Space above the ceiling must be free from sprinkler mains, plumbing runs, building HVAC ductwork, condensate drains and HVAC equipment. The adjacent wall must also be free from adjoining plumbing or water pipelines. Restrooms, kitchens, or other similar space shall not be located directly over the LAN/Computer Room.

e. Lighting - Direct/indirect fixtures providing 50-foot candles at 30” AFF.

f. HVAC - The mechanical system for this specialized space shall be a dedicated standalone unit, capable of maintaining a space temperature set point of no higher than 75º F. In addition of maintaining the space temperature for the room, the designed unit will also maintain a relative humidity set point of between 45% RH and 60% RH. The set points for relative humidity and temperature will be maintained twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week regardless of surrounding space temperature or outside conditions. The mechanical equipment for this room will be designed and placed to properly condition the space while taking into account the spatial requirements for USCIS IT equipment, mounting racks, required service clearances, protecting IT equipment from damage, proper air movement across equipment and other factors determined during the design of this room. It is critical that the system be properly designed and installed so that the room and all installed equipment can maintain the specified set points and operational requirements. USCIS shall provide detailed information to the Lessor on all government provided equipment cooling load requirements, power load diversity, future growth and

Design Guide: Version 1.7 – July 2026 Page 27 of 50 equipment lay-out for what will be installed in this room. For initial planning purposes, the Lessor shall assume that the mechanical equipment is to be sized to handle a total cooling load per OIT and security equipment for USCIS equipment that will be installed in the room. Final equipment sizing will be determined during the design. The mechanical equipment provided to condition this space will be paid for through the tenant improvement allowance. The lessor shall maintain all through the term of the lease.

g. Electrical - Provide a recessed independent electrical panel in this room for all circuits (except lighting). The electrical panel must have 25% space capacity and a secondary ground connection to the TMGB within the room. Provide emergency power off button with a protective cover located adjacent to the door(s) that will shut down all power for electrical panels in this room.

The installation of the grounding/bonding system shall follow the requirements in accordance with BICSI-J-STD-607-A and ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 standards for labeling along with the NEC .

Bonding conductor shall originate for the Electrical Entrance Facility to the TMGB typically with 3/0 AWG due to length. Building steel may only be utilized as a secondary connection.