DOE NNSA JCF_Industry Day_20260716.pptx

PROJECT OVERVIEW

WELCOME

GSA PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

INDUSTRY DAY

JOINT CYBER FACILITY, BUILDING 810

DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

Disclaimer Nothing said/provided at this conference is binding. Once released, only the solicitation and its attachments shall govern this acquisition.

July 23, 2026

We are here today to talk about the upcoming DOE NNSA Joint Cyber Facility Project.

Upfront Housekeeping:

Please hold all questions until the end of the presentation.

Ensure microphones are muted.

And an important disclosure that nothing is binding and potential offerors are responsible for reviewing the solicitation in its entirety when posted.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Team NNSA’s Mission Project History / Background Project Objectives Project Layout Project Specialized Requirements Project Opportunities Project Logistics Accreditation Pathway and Authorities Procurement Overview Questions

Agenda

Our agenda for today will go through the Project Team, NNSA’s purpose and mission, project history and background, project objectives, project layout, specialized requirements, project opportunities, accreditation planning team, procurement overview, and end with questions.

Project Team

Owner: General Services Administration Tenant: Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Architect/Engineer of Record: Interior Architects Construction Manager as Advisor: AECOM

WHO

Congress established the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in 2000 as a semi‑autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

NNSA traces its roots to the 1940s Manhattan Project.

WHY

Post–Cold War restructuring and high‑profile security scandals drove the change for NNSA to be established.

Goal: stronger oversight, clear operational focus, and consolidated accountability.

NNSA Purpose

WHO

Congress established the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in 2000 as a semi‑autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

NNSA traces its roots to the 1940s Manhattan Project.

WHY

Post–Cold War restructuring and high‑profile security scandals drove the change for NNSA to be established.

Goal: stronger oversight, clear operational focus, and consolidated accountability.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) protects the nation by maintaining a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile, reducing global nuclear threats, providing militarily effective nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy, and leveraging science and engineering to address emerging challenges.

NNSA Mission Statement

Mission Statement: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/national-nuclear-security-administration

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) protects the nation by maintaining a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile, reducing global nuclear threats, providing militarily effective nuclear propulsion for the U.S. Navy, and leveraging science and engineering to address emerging challenges.

NNSA Mission Video

NNSA Mission Video

National Nuclear Security Administration https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/national-nuclear-security-administration

NNSA has three mission pillars:

Pillar 1: Nonproliferation Pillar 2: Stockpile Stewardship Pillar 3: Naval Propulsion

Project History & Background

Pictures shown represent the three mission pillars: nonproliferation, stockpile, and naval propulsion.

DENY

DETECT

DEFEAT

Nonproliferation

Pillar 1: Nonproliferation NNSA’s Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) is America’s shield against nuclear and radiological attack. DNN stops threats before they can reach the U.S. Homeland through a multi-layered defense:

Deny adversary access to weapons-usable material, technology, and expertise;

Detect nuclear proliferation and breakouts; and Defeat efforts by adversaries to attack or threaten the U.S. homeland with the world’s most dangerous weapons.

Stockpile reduced from 31,255 in 1960 to just 3,748 warheads in 2023 resulting in an 88% Reduction!

Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Stewardship Some of the nations nuclear weapons are 50+ years old and are continuously inspected and certified.

Predict, detect, and evaluate potential problems of the aging stockpile

Refurbish and re-manufacture weapons.

Maintain the science and engineering institutions needed to support the nation’s nuclear deterrent, now and in the future!

Pillar 2: Stockpile Stewardship The Stockpile Stewardship Program was established in response to the 1994 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 103-160) which requires, in the absence of nuclear testing, a program to:

support a focused, multifaceted program to increase the understanding of the enduring stockpile;

predict, detect, and evaluate potential problems of the aging stockpile;

refurbish and re-manufacture weapons and components, as required; and maintain the science and engineering institutions needed to support the nation’s nuclear deterrent, now and in the future.

As the civilian steward of the nation’s nuclear weapons complex, the NNSA is responsible for the safety and reliability of the nation’s nuclear arsenal. The DOD partners with the DOE in setting requirements and establishing production goals. A key challenge to the Stockpile Stewardship Program is to balance military weapon performance goals against civilian and military surety and safety concerns.

Picture #1: Stockpile reduction https://nnss.gov/mission/stockpile-stewardship-program/

Powering the NAVY for 75 YEARS!

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

Pillar 3: Naval Propulsion

For more than 75 years, the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has powered maritime dominance -- harnessing the atom to safely, reliably, and affordably power a global fleet that enables unrivaled responsiveness, endurance, stealth, and warfighting capability. The U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a joint Department of Energy and Department of Navy organization overseeing all aspects of naval nuclear propulsion, including the design, development, and operational support required to provide a U.S. Navy fleet that dominates the maritime domain with unmatched power and propulsion.

https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/powering-navy

Project History & Background

The image shows NNSA and their partners footprint across the country. This project is part of a larger plan to implement a Joint Cyber Facility within Building 810 and establish its footprint in Colorado.

Picture 1: NNSA and partners across laboratories, plants, and sites — collectively the Nuclear Security Enterprise — provide comprehensive nuclear security solutions that protect the American people, our allies, and our partners in a dynamic world.

PROJECT GOALS/Objectives

Project Objectives Align with EO 14028 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy to strengthen cybersecurity resilience.

Establish a DOE/NNSA Joint Cyber Facility to enhance operational awareness of emerging threats.

Deliver a COOP-ready location for crisis operations with appropriate separation from primary sites.

Construct permanent office space to support NNSA operations and co-locate experts.

Enable rapid collaboration with secure, flexible spaces and accredited networks.

Align outcomes with EO 14028 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy to strengthen departmental cyber resilience.

Establish a DOE/NNSA Joint Cyber Facility that enhances operational awareness of emerging emergency‑management and intelligence threats.

Deliver a Continuity of Operations (COOP) ready “lily‑pad” location with appropriate separation from primary HQ and operating sites.

Construct a new tenant buildout that provides permanent, functional office space to support NNSA operations.

Enable rapid, secure collaboration and decision‑making with flexible spaces and accredited networks.

Increase the sustainability and long‑term endurance of the NNSA mission and facility operations.

EO14028: The establishment of the DOE/NNSA Joint Cyber Facility Concept will enhance the ability to maintain operational awareness to the evolving emergency management and intelligence threat spectrum; amplify the IT and cybersecurity resilience of the Department; solidify seamless, cohesive pathways for information sharing between some of the most critical components of DOE/NNSA in times of crisis. This location offers enough separation from the primary Forrestal and other headquarters, or primary operating locations to provide an appropriate Continuity of Operations (COOP) location in support of the new lily-pad concept for expanding threats. It is in direct alignment with the National Cybersecurity Strategy (March 1, 2023) and several sections of the Executive Order 14028 (May 12, 2021) on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.

Protect critical infrastructure from escalating cyber threats.

Co-locate DOE/NNSA, federal partners, and industry for integrated defense.

Provide secure environments for rapid decision-making and information sharing.

Ensure 24/7/365 readiness with resilient power and cooling systems.

Modernize Suite 7000 into an efficient, mission-aligned facility.

Example: COVID-19 Watch Floor Command Center

Project Objectives: Impact and Value http://www.geog.ucsb.edu/~williams/Isotopes.htm

Project Layout

• Convert 23,688 usf from a legacy data center into a fully functional Joint Cyber Facility.

• Adapt infrastructure for mission-critical cyber operations, offices, and collaboration spaces.

• Organize into secure zones for classified and unclassified activities.

Additional Detail:

This requirement is for a new turnkey secure space consists of approximately 23,688 square feet of combined office and support space, including approximately 16,000 square feet of finished office workspace and 7,688 square feet of existing mechanical and electrical rooms supporting the space. The project includes integration of existing equipment from a prior data center installation. The finished space includes a reception area, offices, conference rooms, hoteling cubicles, pantry, server room, and a large video conferencing room.

Construction and tenant build-out will occur within an occupied facility, necessitating careful coordination with active surrounding tenants. Work includes, demolition, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications, audio visual system infrastructure, security infrastructure, equipment, and coordinating installation of system furniture components, all of which must strictly adhere to accreditation requirements and standards.

PROJECT GOALS/Objectives Project Specialized Requirements Strict adherence to ICD 705 standards to prevent physical, acoustic, and electronic surveillance.

Acoustic and RF Shielding: Walls, ceilings, and floors must act as barriers against eavesdropping targeting STC-50.

Penetration Treatments: Every conduit, duct, and pipe penetrating the secure envelope must be treated (e.g., using acoustic baffles or waveguide filters) to prevent audio, visual, or electronic compromise.

Project Opportunities Be a part of a high‑security showcase project.

Create a resilient facility designed to operate 24/7 with redundancy.

Create project amenities to add opportunities for gathering and casual interactions. Premium finishes add warmth and design to spaces that can be windowless and featureless.

Project Opportunities Build the viewing wall that showcases acoustic glazing with switchable privacy film onto the watch floor.

Create a Faraday cage by installing RF shielding and filters to block signals.

Project Opportunities

I DON’T THINK SO!

The project consists of redundant Mechanical and Electrical Systems served on dedicated systems.

NUCLEAR POWERED OFFICE?

Project Opportunities Upgrade power with new electrical gear and dual UPS backups.

Install all new premium lighting with smart controls.

Enhance airflow and comfort with upgraded HVAC systems.

Implement precision cooling in server room with in‑row systems and backup support.

Install pre‑action sprinklers to safeguard sensitive areas.

Work as a partner with GSA and NNSA!

Project Logistics: Security and Badging Facility Security Level: 3 Required: HSPD-12 Tier 1 Background Investigations Contractor: ROCAL List Applicant: CIW Worksheet Applicant: Electronic Application (eApp) Applicant: In-person fingerprinting Applicant: In-person pickup of badge Wear badges above waist/below neck.

Contractor Project Manager: Will need to assemble a ROCAL LIST of applicants that will be assigned to the project and monitor the status of the applicants CIW, eApp, Fingerprinting, and badge pick-up.

Applicant: All contractor personnel will be required to obtain an HSPD-12 Tier 1 Background Investigation by completing a Contractor Inforamation Worksheet (CIW). Each applicant will then need to schedule finger printing while having the applicants picture taken. Once a Final Fitness Determination has made, the applicant will be notified for picking up there credentialing badge.

PROJECT GOALS/Objectives Project Logistics: Facility Constraints Government Occupied (Working Hours): 0600 – 1800 Government Unoccupied Hours: 1800 – 0600 for noise/odor producing and MEP/FP Outages.

Campus Access: REAL ID required.

Field Office/Staging Area: Available space in building warehouse near loading dock.

Parking: Available onsite Restrooms: Available onsite Dumpster(s): May be placed onsite in a pre-determined location.

Freight Elevator: Not Applicable – One story building Loading Dock: Sawtooth Loading Dock Available for standard tractor trailer.

Accreditation Pathway and Authorities

Design Compliance → Construction Controls → Testing → CSP/SSP → Final Validation

Cognizant Security Authority (CSA): The federal agency or department responsible for overseeing the security program, establishing security policies, and granting overall authority for SCIF implementation.

Accrediting Official (AO): The AO is the principal authority who formally accredits (approves) a SCIF, grants waivers, reviews the Construction Security Plan (CSP), and ensures all physical and technical standards are met before operational use.

Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA): The recognized authority who specifies the countermeasures needed to prevent compromising electronic emanations (TEMPEST) from leaving the secure area.

www.dni.gov

PROJECT GOALS/Objectives Acquisition Strategy Best-Value Tradeoff Full and Open Competition Firm-Fixed-Price Contract NAICS 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Estimated Project Value $10M - $20M

Acquisition Process Design-Bid-Build delivery method.

A single Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued.

Technical and price proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation.

The Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price construction contract using a best-value tradeoff.

Evaluation Factors Past Experience of the General Contractor (30%) Past Performance of the General Contractor (25%) Technical and Management Approach (20%) Key Personnel Qualifications (15%) Small Business Participation Plan (10%)

Price (Firm-Fixed-Price Proposal) Basis for Award: The Government will award using a best-value tradeoff. Non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

SOLICITATION RELEASE

Approximately:

September 2026

Presolicitation notice & Solicitation will be published to www.SAM.gov

TECHNICAL & PRICE PROPOSALS DUE

October 2026 or 30-45 days after solicitation released

BOARD EVALUATES PROPOSALS

CONTRACT AWARD

March 2027

Approximately:

November/December 2026

Procurement Schedule

QUESTIONS?

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