Navy's major mid-Mediterranean shore installation used for logistic support of the Sixth Fleet and as a base of operations for deployed, land-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. Navy intra-theatre airlift squadron also assigned, with carrier on-board airlift mission. Support transient, carrier-based tactical aircraft as required. Presently supports Air Mobility Command (AMC) cargo flights and Military Airlift Command (MAC) passenger flights from the U.S. Provides air logistics interface with nearby Augusta Bay NATO fuel and ammunition replenishment pier and depot. Supports helicopter combat squadron and helicopter surveillance squadron. 11. Outstanding Pollution And Safety Deficiencies (5000): Submitted to Congress Page No. 360 This project is the third of three phases of a Recapitalization Plan for Submitted to Congress (Continued On DD 1391C) Page No. 361 center and a theater. A Child Development Center will be constructed on leased property known as the Marinai Housing Area, located outside of NAS II. The MWR Complex will be two stories and the Child Development Center one story. All facilities will conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria; two story areas will be provided with elevators. The facilities will be concrete and/or steel frame buildings with insulated metal wall panels, concrete foundation and structural floor, clay tile pitched roof on insulated metal decking and steel trusses. The facilities will be provided with fire protection including sprinklers, information systems, alarm and detection systems, and connected to the base-wice utility systems. New base-wide utility distribution systems will be provided as well as some new roadways. Parking will be provided. facilities will be constructed to withstand seismic forces. Anti-terrorism/Force Protection. features will be included. Built in equipment includes two elevators. Demolition of 20 facilities (10,345 square meters) and various utility structures and temporary facilities will be required. Technical operating manuals will be provided. 11. Requirement: Adequate: 1,644 m2 Substandard: 3,172 m2 12.926 m2 The PROJECT: This project constructs Quality of Life support facilities as the third of three phases of development for the recapitalization plan for NAS I (Personnel Support Area) at U.S. Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily and the proposed family housing complex at Belpasso located outside of NAS II. (Current mission) REQUIREMENT: Adequate and efficiently configured facilities are required to provide and develop a systematic, methodical and executable program for the recapitalization of facilities at NAS I and the proposed Marinai housing area at NAS II. The project will reconfigure NAS I to significantly enhance functional efficiency and the Quality of Life environment; remedy force protection and safety deficiencies; demolish and/or replace all low equity, obsolete, inefficient, high maintenance/repair facilities and structures; reclaim and optimize use of scarce and wasted real estate, replace deteriorated, energy inefficient utility systems; and create expansion opportunities associated with future mission changes. U.S. Air Station, Sigonella, considered the 'Hub of the Med'' provides the prime logistic support for Naval operations (both U.S. and NATO) in the Mediterranean. It is the host activity for several commands and mission Page No. 362 support in the region. Project will improve life safety for pedestrian and vehicle traffic throughout the base. CURRENT SITUATION: NAS I is dense with dispersed facilities and there is no land available for expansion. Since NAS Sigonella is the primary base for fleet logistics and airfield operations, it is being considered to become a receiver site for functions from other activities as proposed in a theater realignment plan for the Mediterranean. NAS I is the primary personnel support area for Sigonella, therefore a recapitalization plan for this area provides for the consolidation of various facilities to significantly enhance functional efficiency and the Quality of Life environment in support of approximately 8,500 people. The majority of the existing facilities are deteriorated, energy-inefficient, high maintenance cost, and dysfunctional from the uses for which they were originally built. These facilities are deficient in seismic criteria, force protection and handicap accessibility. Most of the older facilities were not constructed to seismic criteria and therefore would not withstand any seismic activity. Anti-terrorism/Force Protection criteria for existing facilities does not exist and is required. IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED: The recapitalization plan for NAS I will be jeopardized as this project is the third phase of a three phase development of the personnel support area and proposed housing area at Belpasso (NAS II) at NAS Sigonella. Continued use of existing facilities that are deteriorated, inefficient, and high maintenance will inhibit Quality of Life improvement and negatively affect expansion/consolidation potential. 12. Supplemental Data: A. Estimated Design Data: (Parametric estimates have been used to develop project costs. Project design conforms to Part II of Military Handbook 1190, Facility Planning and Design guide) DD 1 Dec 76 1391C Submitted to Congress Page No. 363 B. Equipment associated with this project which will be provided from other appropriations: The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Fleet Logistics and Readiness) certifies that this project has been considered for joint use potential. Unilateral construction is recommended. The reason for this recommendation is: This facility can be used by other components on an as available basis; however, the scope of the project is based on Navy requirements. Submitted to Congress Page No. 364 |