transportation border working group (tbwg) bellingham, wa june 6-8, 2006 gsa update

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION BORDERBORDER

WORKING GROUP (TBWG)WORKING GROUP (TBWG)

Bellingham, WABellingham, WAJune 6-8, 2006June 6-8, 2006

GSAGSA UpdateUpdate

DISCUSSION OVERVIEWDISCUSSION OVERVIEW

Change in GSA LeadershipChange in GSA Leadership

Port of Entry Replacement (POE) PlanningPort of Entry Replacement (POE) Planning

Future Funding Availability Future Funding Availability Issues and Concerns Issues and Concerns

The GSA approach to Partnering with The GSA approach to Partnering with Transportation AgenciesTransportation Agencies

GSA LEADERSHIPGSA LEADERSHIPAdministratorAdministrator

On May 26On May 26thth, The U.S. Senate confirmed Lurita , The U.S. Senate confirmed Lurita Doan as the 18Doan as the 18thth Administrator and the first Administrator and the first female Administrator of the GSA. female Administrator of the GSA.

In her previous career, Mrs. Doan was In her previous career, Mrs. Doan was President, CEO and sole partner of New President, CEO and sole partner of New Technology Management, Inc. (NTMI) until July Technology Management, Inc. (NTMI) until July of 2005.of 2005.

NTMI is a technologyNTMI is a technology company based in northern company based in northern Virginia.Virginia.

GSA LEADERSHIPGSA LEADERSHIPCommissioner, Public Buildings ServiceCommissioner, Public Buildings Service

David L. Winstead was appointed as the PBS David L. Winstead was appointed as the PBS Commissioner on October 3, 2005 Commissioner on October 3, 2005

Mr. Winstead was a partner with the law firm of Mr. Winstead was a partner with the law firm of Holland and Knight LLP practicing in the areas of Holland and Knight LLP practicing in the areas of real estate, transportation, public law, project real estate, transportation, public law, project development and procurement. development and procurement.

Prior to Holland and Knight, Winstead served as the Prior to Holland and Knight, Winstead served as the State of Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation as State of Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation as well as Executive Director of the well as Executive Director of the Washington/Baltimore Regional Association Washington/Baltimore Regional Association

GSA LEADERSHIPGSA LEADERSHIPChief Architect and Assistant CommissionerChief Architect and Assistant Commissioner

The Office of the Chief Architect will soon be The Office of the Chief Architect will soon be filling the position of the Chief Architect filling the position of the Chief Architect

In lieu of one position, the Public Buildings In lieu of one position, the Public Buildings Service has split this position into two:Service has split this position into two: Chief ArchitectChief Architect Assistant Commissioner (Program Manager) Assistant Commissioner (Program Manager)

This will help the GSA better serve out customers This will help the GSA better serve out customers and address the complexity and breadth of our and address the complexity and breadth of our programs programs

GSA LEADERSHIPGSA LEADERSHIPDirector, Office of the Chief Architect Director, Office of the Chief Architect

Border Station CenterBorder Station Center On May 25On May 25thth, Gianne Conard, AIA was selected as the , Gianne Conard, AIA was selected as the

permanent Director of the Border Station Center. permanent Director of the Border Station Center.

In her previous tenure with GSA, Gianne served as the In her previous tenure with GSA, Gianne served as the Program Coordinator for Federal Buildings and Program Coordinator for Federal Buildings and Modernization Modernization

Gianne has been with the GSA Office of the Chief Architect Gianne has been with the GSA Office of the Chief Architect since 2002.since 2002.

Prior to GSA, Gianne was in the private sector for 20 years Prior to GSA, Gianne was in the private sector for 20 years and was a Professor of Architecture at Drexel Universityand was a Professor of Architecture at Drexel University

GSA PROVIDES:GSA PROVIDES: GSA Regional Offices:GSA Regional Offices:

Project DevelopmentProject Development Design and Construction ManagementDesign and Construction Management Operations and MaintenanceOperations and Maintenance

Border Station Center:Border Station Center:

Expert Project SupportExpert Project Support Interagency & International Partners CoordinationInteragency & International Partners Coordination Development of StandardsDevelopment of Standards Traffic ModelingTraffic Modeling Special Projects ExecutionSpecial Projects Execution

RPM, LPR, VACISRPM, LPR, VACIS US VISITUS VISIT

PORT OF ENTRY PORT OF ENTRY REPLACEMENT PLANNINGREPLACEMENT PLANNING

The GSA Center for Border Stations and our The GSA Center for Border Stations and our regional offices continue strategizing to meet an regional offices continue strategizing to meet an aggressive and challenging long range POE aggressive and challenging long range POE replacement plan presented to us by Customs and replacement plan presented to us by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Border Protection (CBP).

In addition to projects already in the pipeline, CBP In addition to projects already in the pipeline, CBP has identified more than thirty (30) land ports of has identified more than thirty (30) land ports of entry on the northern border to be replaced beyond entry on the northern border to be replaced beyond 2013.2013.

Many of these replacements will likely impact Many of these replacements will likely impact federal and state highways to some extent.federal and state highways to some extent.

GSA ON-GOING GSA ON-GOING BORDER PROGRAMSBORDER PROGRAMS

US-VISITUS-VISIT Jim Oberg continues to serve as the GSA Jim Oberg continues to serve as the GSA

Program Manager for US-VISIT Program Manager for US-VISIT The core team is working on the The core team is working on the

remaining two incrementsremaining two increments E-passportsE-passports RF ReadersRF Readers

All remaining increments are completeAll remaining increments are complete


Non Intrusive Inspection (NII)Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) VACISVACIS

BACKGROUND:BACKGROUND: CBP and GSA entered into an agreement on June 6, CBP and GSA entered into an agreement on June 6, 2003 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install the NII 2003 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install the NII systems, infrastructure and enclosures. CBP has furnished systems, infrastructure and enclosures. CBP has furnished $9,660,626.00 to accomplish Phase I of this project. A total of twenty-$9,660,626.00 to accomplish Phase I of this project. A total of twenty-six installations are scheduled to be completed in Phase I. six installations are scheduled to be completed in Phase I.

CURRENT STATUSCURRENT STATUS: : As of April 2006, twenty-four installations have As of April 2006, twenty-four installations have been completed at a cost of $8,263,187.00. There are two facilities in been completed at a cost of $8,263,187.00. There are two facilities in the design phase and is schedule for construction in the fall of 2006.the design phase and is schedule for construction in the fall of 2006.

PROPOSED GSA SCHEDULEPROPOSED GSA SCHEDULE: : There are sixteen additional There are sixteen additional installations that were scheduled to be completed by 2008 but, until installations that were scheduled to be completed by 2008 but, until additional funding is furnished by CBP, there is no schedule for these additional funding is furnished by CBP, there is no schedule for these installations.installations.

CONGRESSIONAL INTERESTCONGRESSIONAL INTEREST: : This project is part of a This project is part of a congressionally mandated program to secure the nations borders and congressionally mandated program to secure the nations borders and prohibit the importation of contraband such as drugs, weapons and prohibit the importation of contraband such as drugs, weapons and currency.currency.


Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) The Non-intrusive Fixed XRay The Non-intrusive Fixed XRay Inspection System is a proposed replacement to the existing NII Inspection System is a proposed replacement to the existing NII VACIS Systems now in useVACIS Systems now in use

BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND:: CBP and GSA entered into an agreement in CBP and GSA entered into an agreement in August 12, 2005 for GSA to furnish the expertise and August 12, 2005 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install the Prototype Non-Intrusive Fixed X-Ray management to install the Prototype Non-Intrusive Fixed X-Ray Inspection system, infrastructure and enclosure at World Trade Inspection system, infrastructure and enclosure at World Trade Bridge in Laredo Texas. World Trade Bridge is a Commercial Bridge in Laredo Texas. World Trade Bridge is a Commercial Port therefore the system will be tested on commercial traffic. Port therefore the system will be tested on commercial traffic. CBP has furnished $1,345,436.00 to accomplish this project.CBP has furnished $1,345,436.00 to accomplish this project.

CURRENT STATUSCURRENT STATUS:: As of April 2006, the demolition of the As of April 2006, the demolition of the existing X-ray system has been completed where the new existing X-ray system has been completed where the new prototype system will be located. The design for the new prototype system will be located. The design for the new infrastructure and enclosure is complete. $443,619.00 has infrastructure and enclosure is complete. $443,619.00 has been obligated to date against the CBP fundingbeen obligated to date against the CBP funding

PROPOSED GSA SCHEDULEPROPOSED GSA SCHEDULE:: The RFP will be issued for the The RFP will be issued for the construction of the infrastructure and enclosure on May 12, construction of the infrastructure and enclosure on May 12, 2006 to six IDIQ contractors. Construction start is scheduled 2006 to six IDIQ contractors. Construction start is scheduled for June 1, 2006 and completion is scheduled for August 15, for June 1, 2006 and completion is scheduled for August 15, 2006.2006.


Non Intrusive Inspection (NII)Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) CardreadersCardreaders ISSUEISSUE:: Card readers are scheduled to be installed at Southwestern Card readers are scheduled to be installed at Southwestern

Border Crossing. At present, at many stations there is no information Border Crossing. At present, at many stations there is no information available to verify sufficient electrical service for this program.available to verify sufficient electrical service for this program.

BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND:: CBP and GSA entered into an agreement in February, CBP and GSA entered into an agreement in February, 2006 for GSA to furnish the expertise and program management for 2006 for GSA to furnish the expertise and program management for the electrical studies and necessary electrical upgrades for forty-two the electrical studies and necessary electrical upgrades for forty-two Southwestern Border Stations. Phase one of this program is the Southwestern Border Stations. Phase one of this program is the development of electrical requirements and the confirmation of development of electrical requirements and the confirmation of available electrical power at border stations where no electrical studies available electrical power at border stations where no electrical studies have been conducted. CBP furnished $170.000.00 to accomplish phase have been conducted. CBP furnished $170.000.00 to accomplish phase one of this program.one of this program.

CURRENT STATUSCURRENT STATUS:: As of April, GSA is waiting on CBP requirementsAs of April, GSA is waiting on CBP requirements

PROPOSED GSA SCHEDULEPROPOSED GSA SCHEDULE:: To be Determined after receipt of CBP To be Determined after receipt of CBP requirements. requirements.


Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) License Plate Readers (LPR)Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) License Plate Readers (LPR)

BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND:: Customs and Border Protection is in the process of Customs and Border Protection is in the process of installing License Plate Readers at all non-commercial border crossing installing License Plate Readers at all non-commercial border crossing that do not presently have them. LPRs are also being planned at export that do not presently have them. LPRs are also being planned at export lanes at all crossings. Installation of LPRs began in early 2003 under lanes at all crossings. Installation of LPRs began in early 2003 under the direction of CBP. Thirty-eight LPR installations were completed the direction of CBP. Thirty-eight LPR installations were completed without GSA involvement. CBP solicited GSA’s involvement in the without GSA involvement. CBP solicited GSA’s involvement in the installation program to ensure quality and timely installations.installation program to ensure quality and timely installations. CBP and CBP and GSA entered into an agreement on August 6, 2005 for GSA to furnish GSA entered into an agreement on August 6, 2005 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install the LPR systems the expertise and management to install the LPR systems infrastructureinfrastructure. . CBP has funded $3,343,216.00 to accomplish this CBP has funded $3,343,216.00 to accomplish this projectproject. .

CURRENT STATUSCURRENT STATUS:: Four projects are presently being designed.Four projects are presently being designed.

PROPOSED GSA SCHEDULEPROPOSED GSA SCHEDULE: : Six LPR installations are scheduled to Six LPR installations are scheduled to begin by no later than August, 2006. Seven installations are scheduled begin by no later than August, 2006. Seven installations are scheduled for 2007 and twenty-one are scheduled for 2008 and 2009. All for 2007 and twenty-one are scheduled for 2008 and 2009. All equipment is furnished by CBP and installed by a GSA contractor.equipment is furnished by CBP and installed by a GSA contractor.

CONGRESSIONAL INTERESTCONGRESSIONAL INTEREST:: This project is part of a This project is part of a congressionally mandated program to secure the nations borders.congressionally mandated program to secure the nations borders.


Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) - Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM)Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) - Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM)

BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND:: CBP and GSA entered into an agreement on November CBP and GSA entered into an agreement on November 25, 2002 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install the 25, 2002 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install the RPM systems and infrastructure. CBP has funded $34,554,748.00 to RPM systems and infrastructure. CBP has funded $34,554,748.00 to accomplish this project. RPMs, at the completion of this program, will be accomplish this project. RPMs, at the completion of this program, will be installed on all POV and the Commercial lanes at all one hundred and installed on all POV and the Commercial lanes at all one hundred and sixty-five Border Crossings. RPMs are just one of the NII systems being sixty-five Border Crossings. RPMs are just one of the NII systems being installed to protect the border.installed to protect the border.

CURRENT STATUSCURRENT STATUS:: As of April, 2006, fifty-three installations have been As of April, 2006, fifty-three installations have been

completed, eight are under construction due for completion in July, 2006 completed, eight are under construction due for completion in July, 2006 and six are presently being designed to be issued for construction with and six are presently being designed to be issued for construction with prospectus level projects.prospectus level projects.

PROPOSED GSA SCHEDULEPROPOSED GSA SCHEDULE:: The remaining one hundred and six The remaining one hundred and six crossings are scheduled to begin in September, 2006 and be complete crossings are scheduled to begin in September, 2006 and be complete by September, 2009. All RPM equipment is furnished by CBP and by September, 2009. All RPM equipment is furnished by CBP and installed by a GSAinstalled by a GSA contractor.contractor.

CONGRESSIONAL INTERESTCONGRESSIONAL INTEREST:: This project is part of a congressionally This project is part of a congressionally mandated program to secure the nations borders and prohibit the mandated program to secure the nations borders and prohibit the importation of specific nuclear materials or devices.importation of specific nuclear materials or devices.


Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) - SignageNon Intrusive Inspection (NII) - Signage

BACKGROUND: As a result of the creation of DHS and the merger of INS/USCS, CBP developed a signage program in 2004 for the design and installation of Customs and Border Protection identification. The program not funded or initiated until September, 2005.CBP and GSA entered into an agreement in September, 2005 for GSA to furnish the expertise and management to install Customs and Border Protection identification at all Land Ports, Seaports, Airports Preclearance facilities and Border Patrol facilities. CBP furnished $348,200.00 to accomplish phase one of this project.

CURRENT STATUS: As of April 2006, forty-three Border Patrol Facilities, ten Land Border Crossings and three Airports are under contract and are scheduled for completion by May 28, 2006. $107,889.00 has been obligated to date against the CBP funding.

PROPOSED GSA SCHEDULE: Phase one, consisting of ten Land Ports, ten Airports, ten Seaports, fifteen Preclearance facilities, and seventy-five Border Patrol Stations, Sector Headquarters and Checkpoints is scheduled for completion by July, 2006.


Shared FacilitiesShared Facilities

US Customs and Border Protection and US Customs and Border Protection and the GSA will continue to identify the the GSA will continue to identify the potential for joint and shared facilities potential for joint and shared facilities

The focus will be on smaller ports of The focus will be on smaller ports of entryentry


HousingHousing

The GSA will continue to work with the The GSA will continue to work with the Customs and Border Protection to fulfill Customs and Border Protection to fulfill their housing needs along the northern their housing needs along the northern border border

The focus right now is on the southern The focus right now is on the southern border and the arrival of new Border border and the arrival of new Border Patrol agents Patrol agents

FUNDINGFUNDING

Tremendous burden on the Federal Buildings Tremendous burden on the Federal Buildings Fund persists due to the current backlog of Fund persists due to the current backlog of projects.projects.

The availability of future funding is far from The availability of future funding is far from certain.certain.

Accordingly, GSA must develop cost Accordingly, GSA must develop cost estimating practices that are as accurate as estimating practices that are as accurate as possible.possible.

Not an easy task given the changes and Not an easy task given the changes and advancements in the security arena.advancements in the security arena.

OBJECTIVES IN A SUCCESSFUL OBJECTIVES IN A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIP

Maintaining a level playing field.Maintaining a level playing field.

Understanding differences between the Understanding differences between the transportation planning time frame and the GSA transportation planning time frame and the GSA planning time frame.planning time frame.

Fostering the sharing of information with all Fostering the sharing of information with all parties.parties.

The information should flow throughout the The information should flow throughout the process and not just on a need to know basis. process and not just on a need to know basis.

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

Ralph ScaliseRalph Scalise

Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator

GSA Center for Border StationsGSA Center for Border Stations

617-565-5821617-565-5821

[email protected]@gsa.gov

transportation border working group (tbwg) bellingham, wa june 6-8, 2006 gsa update

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