Simulations Center, Fort Irwin, CA   2

Background
The solicitation is for the construction of a new 70000 S.F. Structure to house two related functions: a Simulations Center (Sim Center) complete with flexible workstations, conference rooms, space for multipurpose training and instruction, video teleconferencing centers, After action Review (AAR) facilities, a network operations center, simulation and C4I technical control areas, and general supply and storage; and, the Companion Leader Training Program (LTP) portion to include offices for rotating brigade and battalion command staff, rehearsal rooms, war fighting breakout conference rooms, secure storage, rotational training unit storage, a Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) cafe , break areas, bathrooms/showers, and administrative support space. The Sim Center will possess a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) capability.
Supporting Facilities will include area in which to provide a Tactical Operations Center (TOC} complete with pop-ups to which units will be able to connect with counterparts in field exercises, an area reserved for an antenna farm, organizational vehicle and tactical vehicle parking, as well as site preparation, a storm-water retention basin, fire hydrants & piping, water and sanitary sewer connections, electrical power, parking lot lighting with photovoltaics mounted overhead, data and communications connections, and anti-terrorism/force protection measures.

Work Details
The solicitation includes details on various construction tasks such as communications and systems work including rates fringes for communication system installer and technician; electricians rates fringes; line construction rates fringes; elevator mechanic rates fringes; operator power equipment rates fringes; asbestos removal laborer rates fringes; laborer gunite rates fringes; laborer tunnel rates fringes.

Place of Performance
The place of performance is Fort Irwin, CA.