NBSAP_Clarification3_2015 July-INS and GNS.pdf

Clarification/Correction #3 to the National Business Space Assignment Policy dated February 2013

This document captures clarifications to the National Business Space Assignment Policy (NBSAP) issued February 2013.

1. Clarification, NBSAP, Page 6, Purpose, replace the entire last paragraph with the following:

To the extent possible, PBS assigns space at unique facilities the same way it assigns space at other Federal Buildings. We recognize that Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs) do have unique features; therefore, please refer to the PBS’ Pricing Desk Guide and the PBS Provisional Guidance on LPOEs soon to be replaced by the NBSAP LPOE Addendum for more information and guidance.

2. Clarification, NBSAP, Page 21, replace the entire GNS – General Storage section with the following:

GNS–General Storage

Space that is used for storage and has significant diminished use that prohibits the space from otherwise being used as standard office space, typically found in basements or attics and it meets the following characteristics:

Space must have permanent conditions, obstructions, or protrusions below the ceiling height and into or within all or a portion of the space that do not allow for general office use and it would be cost prohibitive to build out the space to office standards, and

Space is typically not within standard office space and the space is not completely built out to shell.

Space that is used by an occupant as storage and is built out to office standards is assigned a Space Type of Total Office (TTO). Storage space that is not built out to office standards may be assigned as either Space Type GNS or INS, according to the build out.

Note: Refer to PBS’ Pricing Policy for additional information. Consult with your regional SDM RPM on assignments. In cases where there is still ambiguity, contact the Central Office RPAM (SDM Team), who will consult with Pricing and make the final GNS classification decision.

Table GNS-1: This table compares features to assist in determining whether space is GNS versus INS. For a space to be classified as GNS it must meet both the “Protrusions and Obstructions” and “Ability to Convert to Office Standards” criteria in addition to at least one other feature criteria. For more information on building shell refer to the Pricing Desk Guide.

Feature GNS INS

A GNS classification must meet both the “Protrusions & Obstructions” and the “Ability to Convert to Office Standards (TTO)” criteria.

Protrusions & Obstructions

Can emanate from walls, floor or ceiling, they are permanent and they render space unable to meet Office standards

None or very minimum

Ability to convert to Office standards (TTO)

Cost prohibitive Not cost prohibitive

And at least one of the following features.

Location Space is typically not within standard office space

Space could be anywhere

Lighting & HVAC Does not meet shell Less than full Office features

Floor Unfinished floors Concrete, typically unfinished

Ceilings

Open or unfinished.

Could not meet 7-ft minimum height requirement if they were to be finished

Open or unfinished.

If finished, needs to meet 7-ft minimum height requirement

Photograph GNS-1: This photograph shows a typical example of GNS space; located in the basement, contains obstructions and protrusions and it would be cost-prohibitive to convert to office standards.

3. Clarification, NBSAP, Page 22, add photograph to INS – Light Industrial section.

Photograph INS-1: This photograph shows a typical example of INS space; note space has lighting, HVAC, walls, etc. It would not be cost prohibitive to build out the space to office standards. Space contains no significant protrusions or obstructions.

If you have any questions regarding NBSAP Clarification/Correction #3, please contact your SDM Regional Program Manager or the National SDM Program Manager, Fernando Rocha.

Clarification/Correction #3: Dated July 14, 2015