Located at Offutt Air Force Base, NE, this is a multi-story facility (915,794 square feet) that will include
reinforced concrete foundation and floor slab,
a structural steel frame, single membrane roof,
utilities, fire detection/protection, pavements and
parking lots, access road, communications
support, site improvements, landscaping and all
other necessary support infrastructure.
The
command and control facility is shielded
from a High Altitude Electro-Magnetic Pulse
and designed to survive an EF-5
tornado. The design basis threat and protection
exceeds the minimum Department of Defense
force protection standards.
The facility will
support a 3,754-person workforce that includes
staffing of the Command and Control facility,
mainframe computer and data center spaces,
and Sensitive Compartmented Information
Facility spaces. The project provides
Uninterruptible Power Source capability
backed up by base generators, 24-hour mission
operation centers, and a theater-type auditorium
with a 400-person capacity, food service space
and adequate parking.
The United States Strategic Command is tasked
with the vital roles of strategic deterrence and
ensuring U.S. freedom of action in space and
cyberspace in support of the Nation’s defense.
- Congressionally Authorized Programmed Amount
FY12 National Defense Authorization Act: $564M. Congressionally Authorized Re-
Programmed Amount $601 million. Contract Award Date was August 16, 2012
to Kiewit/Phelps.
- Initial operational capability will not occur until
after the United States Strategic Command installs and estimated $500 million of equipment and furnishings, and command and
control mission essential equipment.
The United States Strategic Command has developed a plan to
efficiently transition mission and people into the
facility while ensuring zero mission degradation.
- Current Construction Status = 40% complete.
The contractor is currently ahead of schedule.