P621 academic building for cyber security studies building, usna, annapolis, MD

This project designs and constructs a multi-story academic mission facility including classrooms, teaching and research laboratories (labs), lecture halls, offices, multi-purpose space, an observatory, loading dock, and research and testing tank in support of the engineering and weapons labs. The facility also includes a Secure Compartmented Intelligence Facility (SCIF) to support labs, lecture halls, and specialized support spaces. The new facility is expected to be 206,452 SF, and constructed with steel frame on concrete pile foundation system, elevated composite concrete slab floors, low-slope membrane roof, and a facade comprised of precast concrete, masonry veneer, metal panel, and laminated glass.

The building includes a raised exterior plinth comprised of a precast concrete seawall and elevated hardscape terrace continuous with the existing adjacent terraces at Nimitz Library and Rickover Hall. Special foundation features for the academic facility include pile foundation system, structural slab at foundation, plinth waterproofing and crane base foundation. Special construction features include rooftop observatory, and rooftop railing and parapet framing. Paving and site improvements include landscaping, elevated switchgear enclosure, paving, concrete paver system at plinth terrace, asphalt paving repair, sidewalks, paving demolition, concrete stair demolition, and site light pole salvage.

AT/FP (outside) includes security systems such as intrusion detection and prevention at the academic facility due to the waterfront setting. Electrical utilities include primary and secondary distribution systems, site lighting, telecommunications and fiber-optic infrastructure, improvements to the utility tunnel and relocation of an existing electrical substation. Mechanical utilities for the academic facility include domestic and fire water lines, sanitary sewer lines, chilled water lines, and storm-water lines and cistern.