The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District has a requirement for DBB services to repair BLDG. 5546 Crisis Action Center, at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana.

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• The project encompasses the transformation of a 9,000 SF area to adhere to ICD-705 compliance standards. The proposed requirements for this area include the establishment of a Crisis Action Center capable of accommodating 30 individuals, incorporating 30 workstations interconnected across various networks, and featuring a multi-screen focal point potentially manifested as a data wall or projection system. This renovation will effectively utilize the presently available open space on the 3rd floor. The design incorporates offices, cubicle-style workstations, following a 6×6 configuration to optimize collaborative productivity; the utilization of existing restroom facilities for operational efficiency; the establishment of a breakroom strategically accessible from both the 3rd and 2nd floors; the designation of a server room on the 2nd floor to centralize critical equipment; the allocation of storage areas on the 2nd floor to facilitate organizational needs; the creation of a 2nd-floor conference room intended for 25 personnel, equipped with Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) capabilities; a counterpart 3rd-floor conference room catering to the same capacity and capabilities; integration of various equipment such as printers, shredders, TVs, Secure Video Teleconferencing (SVTC) setups, and Secure Messaging Systems (SMS); and lastly, the incorporation of an entrapment area along with designated storage zones to address security considerations
• Each workstation will be “wired” for all networks, including SIPR, NIPR, JWICS, GOLD, and ORANGE. Access via stairs, eliminating the need to traverse through the CAC large display room, is preferred. The existing roof structure and dormers serve as the envelope due to the absence of an attic. Parts of this area have a raised flooring system
• Moreover, placement of the staircase will be determined, taking into account compliance with ICD 705 regulations regarding interior versus exterior envelope access. Lighting arrangements pose a challenge within the double-height space; hence, a drop-down cable system will facilitate lighting unit changes. Integration of alarm and HVAC systems will seamlessly adhere to the established Barksdale AFB requirements and standards. Additionally, the potential for expanding the floor plate to enclose approximately 2,000 sq. ft. on the 3rd floor will be explored, provided it does not conflict with the projection/data wall requirements