Program Plan
Department of State - ARRA Diplomatic and Consular Programs: National Foreign Affairs Training Center Recovery Plan
Updated 05/14/2009
Objectives
Program Purpose
Construct additional classroom and training capacity for information technology, tradecraft and language training in order to ensure that personnel being assigned overseas have both the specific information technology, tradecraft, skills and language training (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Urdu) needed to perform essential job functions.
Public Benefits
Better infrastructure in which to train the nation's diplomats.
1) Construct, renovate and fit-out space within the facility and grounds to provide more secure, safe and functional facility that maximizes efficiency and space utilization
2) Update exterior and interior signage to orient employees, visitors, and students so they can safely and efficiently navigate the 72 acre campus
3) Upgrade infrastructure wiring and public address systems so staff and students can hear administrative announcements that impact their training program, and help create a secure and safe campus environment. Add DVC capability for more efficient training delivery to remote locations.
Measures
The measures have been revised to enrich the performance metrics for Recovery targets. In some instances, targets will not be available until additional baseline data has been collected.
| Measure | Target/Actual |
|---|
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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[-]
Completion of identified project tasks (new signs, new public address system (DVC))
| 0/0 | - | - | - |
Measure Information
| Frequency : Monthly | | Direction : Increasing | | Type : Output | | Explanation : No Data Available | | Unit : Signs |
|
[-]
Creating 8 new spaces for training | 0/0 | - | - | - |
Measure Information
| Frequency : Monthly | | Direction : Increasing | | Type : Output | | Explanation : Taking existing space that houses fewer classes/staff and reconfiguring it so it houses more people | | Unit : New space |
|
Schedule and Milestones
Milestones
| Milestone |
Completion Date |
Planning Phase
• Interior Construction/Renovations, Fit-out and Furnishings.
• Signage (Safety/Orientation) Interior and Exterior.
• Public Address System Expansion/DVC.
|
04/30/2010 |
Procurement Phase
• Interior Construction/Renovations, Fit-out and Furnishings
• Signage (Safety/Orientation) Interior and Exterior.
• Public Address System Expansion/DVC
|
05/31/2010 |
Execution Phase
• Interior Construction/Renovations, Fit-out and Furnishings
• Signage (Safety/Orientation) Interior and Exterior.
• Public Address System Expansion/DVC
|
10/30/2010 |
Projects and Activities
1) Interior construction/renovation fit-out and furnishings ($3.450 million)
2) Safety/orientation signage (interior and exterior) ($.8 million)
3) Public address system expansion/DVS ($.350 million)
Review Process
1) Daily oversight by Contracting Officer’s Representative
2) Consistent collaboration with OIG will take place throughout this project.
Cost and Performance Plan
Transparency
1) The Foreign Service Institute will continue to use its annual performance planning process as a basis for public reporting.
2) Recovery.gov: Weekly reports; monthly financial reports; program-specific Recovery Act plans; recipient reporting
3) Contracting solicitations will be posted in accordance with the most current Recovery Act Guidance
4) Reporting of contracting actions will be accomplished through processes defined in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Recovery Act guidance.
Accountability
1) Contract laws and provisions
Energy Efficiency Spending Plans
The facility will be designed and constructed in compliance with the latest energy code and guidelines and in compliance with LEED criteria. All computers will carry EnergyStar certifications to meet agency requirements, as well as complying with the agency’s green building requirement and energy efficiency policies.
Program Plan Award Types
No Data Available