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Richard Formella Chief, Procurement Division

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528

Homeland Security

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

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NBAF Procurement Strategy

DHS leadership has been working within unprecedented fiscal constraints within the federal government in considering the path forward for the NBAF project. Because of these fiscal constraints, and in an effort to independently confirm the need for the facility, Secretary Napolitano requested in February of this year that the National Academies of Science perform a Mission Need Assessment of the NBAF Project to help inform a project decision. It was in consideration of the results of that report, provided to DHS in July 2012, and other project information provided by S&T, that Secretary Napolitano and the Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary Vilsack, met with Acting OMB Director Zients on August 22, 2012 to discuss the path forward for the NBAF project. The result of that meeting was support by all parties for the NBAF project to move forward, but follow-on discussions between DHS, OMB and appropriations staff were necessary to solidify the details of the funding framework for the project.

It was in the context of this situation that I pursued the extension of the CM contract beyond the August 31, 2012 date. Given my knowledge that approval to move forward with construction of the NBAF Central Utility Plant (CUP) was pending, it was clearly in the best interest of the government not to suspend ongoing project activities. In moving forward with a suspension of work, the government would have likely incurred unnecessary cost and would have sent an erroneous message to various stakeholders while discussions regarding the project were ongoing. An extension of the ongoing work at the project site was a more prudent approach for the project at this time.

Thank you again for your support in this particular matter and for the tremendous support provided by the Biocontainment Branch at FLETC in the execution of the NBAF Project and other ONL activities. Please do not hesitate to call should you have any questions on this matter.

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Landon Fulmer Executive Director

November 13, 2012

NBAF in Kansas Steering Committee Governor's Office, 2nd Floor Kansas State Capitol Topeka, Kansas 66612

Dear Mr. Fulmer,


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As you are aware, Kansas State University has been preparing the site to be donated for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) through a two phase project to remove and relocate existing facilities and utilities. Phase I included the removal of the Animal Resource Facility (ARF) and various utilities, and construction of a Large Animal Research Center to replace the ARF. DHS understands this phase was completed using $12 million of the $105 million in "in~kind" gift contributions offered by the Heartland Bio and Agro Consortium in its proposal to DHS for locating the NBAF to Manhattan, Kansas.

It is our understanding that Phase n is currently under design and will remove and relocate the feed mill from the NBAF site. This work, estimated at $5.4 million, will complete the site clearing and provide a "pad ready" site for the NBAF. DHS recognizes the use of up to $5.4 million of the $105 million in gift contributions offered by the Heartland Bio and Agro Consortium as an in kind contribution in support ofPhase II of the relocation and removal project.

For accounting purposes, DHS will need a comprehensive and timely report from K-State on how the in-kind contribution is expended.

Thank you for your continued support and DHS looks forward to continued collaboration during this process.

Sincerely,

C}-V.~ James V. Johnson Director, Office ofNational Laboratories

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MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

BACKGROUND

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Landon Fulmer


Homeland Security

Executive Director of the NBAF in Kansas Steering Committee

Jamie Jobnson~,r.b \} ::f~::""-v Director of the Office ofN~tional Laboratories Science & Technology Directorate

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

In 2010, the State of Kansas provided $18,261,805 to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to complete site preparation activities associated with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). Site preparation activities were completed in August 2012, and as of today, there is approximately $1.14 million remaining from the original $18,261,805 gift.

DHS is now preparing to award the contract to construct the NBAF central utility plant (CUP) and other contracts to support construction activities, including construction administration and materials testing. DHS considers this work within the scope of the original gift funding and wishes to apply the $I. I 4 million to these contracts.

RECOMMENDATION

DHS requests the State of Kansas concur our use of this $1.14 million to help fund the CUP construction contract and contracts to support construction activities.

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OBJECTIVE(S):

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NBAF Prep Meeting Scheduled Date: March 5, 2012 Scheduled Time: 3:00-4:00 PM

Location: 10-201, VTA

• Prepare for briefing to S I about NBAF status.

ATTENDEES: Paul Benda Deborah Determan Daniel Gerstein Jamie Johnson Melissa Mann Christina Murata Austin Rackets Ari Schuler

KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: • In an unprecedented fiscally tight environment, DHS will continue to assess the best way to

complete the NBAF mission. In accordance with the President's budget for 2013, DHS is requesting that the National Research Council (NRC) convene a committee of experts from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the requirements for a large animal foreign, emerging, and zoonotic disease research and diagnostic laboratory facility in the United States. The report will be used by DHS to identify the best approach moving forward to address the Nation's need to be on the frontline of livestock animal health research in order to effectively defend against agroterrorism, and foreign, emerging, and zoonotic diseases.

• S&T is reviewing alternative financing options to the direct appropriations currently being requested in the out-years. Efforts are underway to review examples within the Federal Government in the successful use of third party financing.

• li~A contmues to develop the Draft EIS tor the Sale of Plum Island and will publish it for public comment by the end of April2012. The Draft EIS will likely increase public awareness.

• The NRC committee has begun their 4-month review of the updated site specific risk assessment and will issue a report in June 2012.

• The NAS will be performing the NBAF mission need assessment. Final Statement of Task has been completed (currently under review by the USST) and the Kansas delegation has asked for the rationale for going outside ofDHS.

• The updated SSRA is available to public and meeting with NAS is planned for March 16, 2012. The NAS report is expected in June 2012.

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• Clarification regarding the use of the FY12 $50M

ATTACHMENTS: A. Agendas are required.

MEMO PREPARED BY: Jamie Johnson and Julie Brewer

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NBAF Overview

September 2012

James V. Johnson Director, Office of National Laboratories Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security

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The NBAF, a ne~ state-of-the-art biosafety level 3 & 4 fac1li~ located in Manhattan~ KS. Will enable the U.S. to

conduct comprehensive research~ develop vaccines and antiVITals~ and proVIde enhanced diagnostic capabilities to protect our country /Tom numerous foreign animaL

emerging and zoonotic diseases. Defending America Against Foreign Animal Diseases

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• Construction of an ABSL-4 large animal facility is critical to protecting the nations food supply, agriculture, and public safety.

• U.S. currently has no such capacity for large livestock research and is dependent upon the limited use of facilities in Canada and Australia.

• The National Academies of Science has unequivocally stated in two recent reports that it is" imperative" that the U.S. have an ABSL-4 capability

• Current facility, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), is 58 years old and at the end of its life cycle.

- Limited research capability and no ABSL-4 capability

- Recapitalization would exceed $620M and still not provide ABSL-4 capability

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• Main lab building provides 580,000 sq. ft. of integrated laboratory space, support areas, and required safety systems.

• Structures external to the main lab; Transshipping, Central Utility Plant, visitors center and other support areas total 133,000 sq.ft.

• Utilize Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) Lab to maximum extent



Type of Space PIADC NSF NBAF NSF Difference

BSL-4 Laboratories 0 13,400 13,400

BSL-3Ag + BSL-3E Laboratories 72,400 81 '100 8,900

BSL-2 Laboratories 5,300 9,700 4,400

Biotechnology Development Module 0 8,300 8,300

Office & Support Space 65,000 63,500 (1 ,500)

Main Building Total NSF 142,700 176,000 33,300

Main Building Total GSF 245,940 580,200 334,260

D Research Gains: Net increase in BSL-3 space will allow for additional parallel vaccine trials for FAD and zoonotic pathogens. Increase in BSL-2 space will allow for improved throughput and multiagency use.

D Operational Efficiency Gains: Animal holding room size standards are larger for NBAF and additional support & corridor space is required for optimal research and operational efficiency

D Biosafety Gains: Gross laboratory space requirements for NBAF are higher since PIADC was not constructed using modern biocontainment standards.

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Project Milestone

Published Expression of Interest

Issued Record of Decision (Selected KS Site)

Began Site Preparation

Completed Design

Begin Central Utility Plant (CUP) Construction

Begin Main Laboratory Construction

Construction Completion

Accredited

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Jan 2009

Sep 2010

Aug 2012

Oct 2012 (delayed)

May 2013 (delayed)

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• [Current Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) based on assumed start of CUP in October 2012 and main lab in May 2013.]

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Risk Assessments & National Academies of Science (NAS) Review

• From project inception, DHS incorporated risk management principals into project planning documentation to inform design and operations planning.

• FY 09 appropriations language directed DHS to perform SSRA with results to be examined by NAS.

- SSRA completed in September 2010 (15°/o design) - NAS review completed in February 2011 - Design changes implemented to address risk items identified

• FY 11 appropriations language directed DHS to update SSRA and quantify risk.

- Updated SSRA completed in January 2012 (65°/o design), quantified risk of FMD release from NBAF as 0.1 °/o over the 50 year operating life

- NAS review completed in May 2012 - NAS review found the design to "meet or exceed" modern

biocontainment standards, no further design changes required

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• As a result of unprecedented federal budget constraints imposed by the Budget Control Act, DHS requested in February 2012 that NAS perform a Mission Need Assessment of the NBAF Project, examining three facility options;

- Build as designed,

- Feasibility of smaller facility,

- Maintain PIACDC capability and build separate ABSL-4 facility.

• NAS Report submitted in July 2012 - Building an ABSL-4 in U.S. is an "imperative"

- Maintaining PIADC capability is not an option

- NBAF as designed provides "the ideal" functionality

- Recommended reviewing potential to downsize NBAF • DHS found and NAS acknowledged that this would lead to further delays with

likely little cost benefit and loss of functionality

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History of NBAF Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)

• The initial NBAF APB of $?25M was formally established by DHS in August 2009. The APB includes the functions of planning, design, construction planning, construction, and commissioning specific for the Manhattan, Kansas location

• Prior to August 2009, estimates for only construction of a generic facility in a generic location were used in project planning documents until a site was selected and a Record of Decision issued.

• DHS increased the NBAF APB to $1, 138.8M in August 2011 as a result of design changes to mitigate risk items identified in SSRA and NAS review of that document.

• Current NBAF APB of $1, 138.8M based on CY 2012 start of CUP and 2013 start of main lab.

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• Five Year Funding Profile to Complete Laboratory Construction



• Utilize successful NBACC approach. • Design services acquired in 2007 using a fixed-price, design-to-budget

contract vehicle with a partnership of firms having extensive biocontainment design experience.

• Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services acquired in 2009 when design was 15°/o complete to provide the maximum benefit of CMc services on constructability reviews of design and in building a sound cost estimate for construction.

• All construction activities performed via three fixed-price modifications to base CMc contract.

- Site Preparation - Central Utility Plant (CUP) - Main laboratory and balance of plant items

• Facility commissioning included as part of CMc services, eliminating inherent schedule conflicts and change orders which arise when such services are performed by the designer or the facility owner.

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• Design 1 00°/o complete and construction bid documents completed.

• Site preparation, using Kansas gift funds, completed in August 2012.

• Construction Manager on board and preparing for construction contract modifications:

• Central Utility Plant can be awarded within 60 days of receipt of notification to proceed (APB reflects Oct 2012 award).

• Main lab requires 6 month preparation and negotiation period (APB reflects May 2013 award).



• Developed a Transition Project Plan that provides guidance on planning, integrating, synchronizing, and organizing the complex transition of PIADC research programs, facility operations and personnel to NBAF.

• Note: FMD work will transition once NBAF is accredited as it requires a permit from the Secretary of Agriculture.

• GSA is moving forward with the EIS for the sale of Plum Island as directed in Appropriations.



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TALKING POINTS:

• In light of the unprecedented restrained funding environment, DHS is currently assessing the best way to complete the NBAF mission. Decisions regarding the Central Utility Plant (CUP) and land transfer will be made in the context of the information of the Mission Need Assessment and other factors, including the recent review of the Updated Site-Specific Risk Assessment.

• Construction of an ABSL-4 level facility is critical to protecting the nation's food supply, agriculture, and public safety against threats from terrorism, the introduction of foreign animal diseases or the emergence of new zoonosis requiring BSL-4 biocontainment. Currently the US has no capacity to diagnose or create countermeasures against large animal diseases -- many of which also infect humans -- requiring the highest levels of biosafety containment.

• Kansas has committed to provide $I I OM in cash, plus the land transfer. Additionally, DHS is exploring several options to mitigate the cost of the project. Partnerships with industry are being explored to build and/or operate the BDM (pilot vaccines), which could reduce a small amount of construction costs and to some degree offset future operating costs ofNBAF.

• Until NBAF is built, DHS will continue to maintain the aging and dated infrastructure at Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). Capital improvements costing approximately $60-90M will be required to keep PIADC operationally safe .

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Any net income realized from the sale of Plum Island will be applied to offset costs of building NBAF. It is uncertain whether there will be any net proceeds from the sale due to the need to pay for environmental cleanup of the island and costs related to transitioning from New York to Kansas.


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NBAF Executive Steering Committee Meeting Scheduled Date: Friday, March 9, 2012

Scheduled Time: 3:00- 4:00pm Location: VTA 10-220

OBJECTIVE{S): • To discuss integrated schedule ofNBAF key activities, timeline (USSRA, NAS mission

need statement, third party, land transfer, design, Plum Island engineering) and due dates in order to provide big picture of the next three to six months.

ATTENDEES: Under Secretary Tara O'Toole, DHS S&T Deputy Under Secretary Dan Gerstein, DHS S&T Paul Benda, DHS S&T Deborah Determan, DHS S&T Jamie Johnson, DHS S&T Richard Williams, DHS S&T Melissa Mann, DHS S&T Catherine Abbott, DHS S&T Julie Brewer, DHS S&T Ari Schuler, DHS S&T Austin Rackets, DHS S&T Christina Murata, DHS S&T Sharla Rausch, DHS S&T

KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: • CUP Construction: S&T completed all congressional requirements to begin construction

of the CUP by completing 50% design and submitting the updated risk assessment; members of the Kansas delegation are asking why we have not begun.

• Land Gift: In Oct 2011, the Dept of Justice gave S&T approval to proceed to a closing on the property in Manhattan, KS. Since then, S&T prepared, but has not yet transmitted, final gift acceptance package to USM for consideration. S&T expects to close 30 days after USM approval.

• Third Party Financing (TPF): TPF leverages private sector funds to finance public capital investment instead of congressional appropriations.

CURRENT STATUS: • The NBAF Mission Need Assessment will be performed by the NAS. Plans are in place

to secure a contract and begin the committee selection. It is anticipated a report will be issued June 2012 but this is a very aggressive schedule.

• The updated Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) was completed and made available on the DHS website. Copies of the report were provided to the Appropriations Committee's and NAS per the FY11 CR. A press release was issued on March 2. The NAS committee began their 4-month review and will issue a report in June 2012. DHS


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will be meeting with the NAS on March 16 to address any questions on the updated SSRA.

• The environmental impact statement (EIS) for the sale of Plum Island is proceeding. The Draft EIS will be issued for public comment by the end of April 2012. New York delegation may express concerns of DHS moving forward with the sale in light of FY 13 language.

• S&T is using $15M from the $50M provided in FY12 to complete the NBAF design. The design will be completed in August 2012.

ATTACHMENTS: A.

MEMO PREPARED BY:

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Attachment A

NBAF EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITIEE MEETING

Agenda

Friday, March 9, 2012

• Update of past week's NBAF activities

• Discuss integrated schedule of NBAF key activities, timeline and due dates

NBAF 2012 Schedule

NAS Mission Need Assessment for NBAF 0 1. Complete Statement of Task/Issue RFP- March 2012 0 2. First Workshop- April 2012 0 3. NAS Issues Report to DHS- June 2012

Updated SSRA for NBAF 0 1. Provide Updated SSRA to NAS- February 2012 0 2. Public Meeting- March 2012 0 3. NAS Issues Report- June 2012

Financing Alternatives for NBAF 0 1. Complete Preliminary White Paper- March 2012 0 2. Analyze/Discuss Options with DOE, GSA, Army- April 0 3. Complete Analysis of Alternatives- May 2012

PIADC Engineering Assessment 0 1. Initial Scoping- January 2012 0 2. Draft Report- May 2012 0 3. Issue Final Report- July 2012

NBAF 100% Design 0 1. Issue Draft Final Design Documents- March 2012 0 2. Complete Government Review- June 2012 0 3. Final Desie:n APProval- Aue:ust 2012

NBAF Construction 0 1. Transfer Land to Government- On Hold 0 2. Award CUP Contract- On Hold 0 3. Start Main Laboratory Construction- On Hold

Sale of Plum Island 0 1. Issue Draft EIS- May 2012 0 2. Public Meetings- June 2012 0 3. Complete Final EIS- September 2012

Upcoming Week: • USST hearing on NBAF • Congressman Bishop's Staff requested brief on NBAF status

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NBAF Executive Steering Committee Meeting Scheduled Date: Thursday, March 22,2012

Scheduled Time: 9:30- 10:30 am Location: VTA 10-220

OBJECTIVE(S): • To discuss updates on key NBAF activities.

ATTENDEES: Under Secretary Tara O'Toole, DHS S&T Deputy Under Secretary Dan Gerstein, DHS S&T Paul Benda, DHS S&T Deborah Determan, DHS S&T Jamie Johnson, DHS S&T Richard Williams, DHS S&T Melissa Mann, DHS S&T Catherine Abbott, DHS S&T Julie Brewer, DHS S&T Ari Schuler, DHS S&T Austin Rackets, DHS S&T Christina Murata, DHS S&T Sharla Rausch, DHS S&T Nicole Marcson, DHS S&T

KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: • The NBAF Mission Need Assessment will be performed by the National Academy of

Science (NAS). It is anticipated a report will be issued June 30, 2012 which is a very aggressive schedule.

• The updated Site Specific Risk Assessment (SSRA) was completed and made available on the DHS website. Copies of the report were provided to the Appropriations Committee's and NAS per the FY11 CR. A press release was issued on March 2. The NAS committee began their 4-month review and will issue a report in June 2012. DHS met with the NAS on Friday, March 16 to address questions on the updated SSRA.

• The environmental impact statement (EIS) for the sale of Plum Island is proceeding. The Draft EIS will be issued for public comment by the end of April2012. New York delegation may express concerns of DHS moving forward with the sale in light of FY 13 language.

• S&T is using $15M from the $50M provided in FY12 to complete the NBAF design. The design will be completed in August 2012.

CURRENT STATUS: • The NAS held their open meeting on Friday, March 16 to ask questions on the updated

site specific risk assessment. Question topics included uncertainty definitions, sensitivity analysis calculations, BSL-4 risk modeling assumptions, and clarification on assumptions for human reliability/human error.

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• Contracting Officer issued a Notice to Proceed on Friday, March 16 to the NAS to proceed effective immediately with the work for the NBAF Mission Need Assessment,

to focus on formim.r the committee alon!.! with other time sensitive tasks. The

Is on preparmg tor the 11rst meetmg • lhe trip to Kansas City and meeting with the Department of Energy/National Nuclear

Security Administration (NNSA) and GSA Region officials was very informative. Some of the groups had researched the project in advance and were able to offer helpful insights which led to strategic discussions on moving forward. The issue of specialized facility vs. general purpose facility was discussed at length. There was also a separate meeting with Kansas representatives including Landon Fulmer and they offered their support as we move forward in the process.

ATTACHMENTS: A. Agenda B. NBAF Project Schedule

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NBAF EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Agenda

Thursday, March 22, 2012

• Update on key NBAF activities:

o National Academy of Science (NAS) held open meeting on updated SSRA

o Notice to Proceed issued to the NAS for NBAF Mission Need Assessment

o Meeting in Kansas City with the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security

Administration (NNSA) and GSA Region officials

• Overall schedule update

NBAF 2012 Schedule

NAS Mission Need Assessment for NBAF 0 1. Complete Statement of Task/Issue RFP- March 2012 0 2. First Workshop- April 2012 0 3. NAS Issues Reoort to DHS- June 2012

Updated SSRA for NBAF 611 1. Provide Updated SSRA to NAS- February 2012 0 2. Public Meeting- March 2012 0 3. NAS Issues Report- June 2012

Financing Alternatives for NBAF 611 1. Complete Preliminary White Paper- March 2012 0 2. Analyze/Discuss Options with DOE, GSA, Army- April 0 3. Complete Analysis of Alternatives- May 2012

PIADC Engineering Assessment 0 1. Initial Scoping- January 2012 0 2. Draft Report- May 2012 0 3. Issue Final Report- July 2012

NBAF 100% Design 0 1. Issue Draft Final Design Documents- March 2012 0 2. Complete Government Review- June 2012 0 3. Final Desilm Aooroval- August 2012

NBAF Construction 0 1. Transfer land to Government- On Hold 0 2. Award CUP Contract- On Hold 0 3. Start Main laboratory Construction- On Hold


Upcomina Week: • USST hearing on NBAF • Congressman Bishop's Staff requested brief on NBAF status

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NBAF Executive Steering Committee Meeting Scheduled Date: Monday, Apri130, 2012

Scheduled Time: 2:00- 3:00 pm Location: VTA 10-201

OBJECTIVE(S): • To discuss updates on key NBAF activities.

ATTENDEES: Under Secretary Tara O'Toole, DHS S&T Deputy Under Secretary Dan Gerstein, DHS S&T Paul Benda, DHS S&T Deborah Determan, DHS S&T Jamie Johnson, DHS S&T Richard Williams, DHS S&T Melissa Mann, DHS S&T Catherine Abbott, DHS S&T Julie Brewer, DHS S&T Ari Schuler, DHS S&T Austin Rackets, DHS S&T Christina Murata, DHS S&T Sharla Rausch, DHS S&T Nicole Marcson, DHS S&T

KEY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: • The NBAF Mission Need Assessment is being performed by the National Academy of

Science (NAS). It is anticipated a report will be issued June 30, 2012 which is a very aggressive schedule .

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CURRENT STATUS: • The NAS held their open meeting on Friday, April 13 where DHS and USDA

representatives provided information and materials related to the study. NAS is scheduling upcoming teleconferences with representatives from NBACC, USAMRIID, and RML. These teleconferences will be open to the public.

ATTACHMENTS: A. Agenda B. NBAF Project Schedule

MEMO PREPARED BY: Jamie Johnson. ONL Director

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NBAF EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITIEE MEETING

Agenda

Monday, April 30, 2012

• Update on Key NBAF Activities:

o Update on Third Party Financing

o Update on NAS Mission Need Assessment for NBAF

o Overall Schedule Update

Attachment A

NBAF 2012 Schedule

NAS Mission Need Assessment for NBAF 0 1. Complete Statement of Task/Issue RFP- March 2012 61'1 2. First Workshop- April 2012 (Aprill3, 2012) 0 3. NAS Issues Report to DHS- June 2012

NBAF 61'1 1. Provide Updated SSRA to NAS- February 2012 61'1 2. Public Meeting- March 2012 0 3. NAS Issues Report- June 2012

Financing Alternatives for NBAF 61'1 1. Complete Preliminary White Paper- March 2012 0 2. ARal•tze/Dise~:~ss OptieRs '#itA 90~, IS SA, Arlfly April 20

Discuss Partnership Options with KS 0 3. Complete Analvsis of Alternatives- Mav 2012

PIADC Engineering Assessment 61'1 1. Initial Scoping- January 2012 0 2. Draft Report- May 2012

NBAF 100% Design 61'1 1. Issue Draft Final Design Documents- March 2012 0 2. Complete Government Review- June 2012

0 1. Transfer Land to Government- On Hold 0 2. Award CUP Contract- On Hold 0 3. Start Main Laboratory Construction- On Hold


Upcoming Week: • Discuss Partnership Options with KS Attachment B