Construct additional reinforced concrete aircraft parking apron, washrack pavement, peripheral taxiways, and auxiliary pavements to eliminate existing safety waivers and to accommodate the transition to the VXX aircraft in support of the Presidential Support mission, as well as use of the V-22 tilt-rotor aircraft. Electrical utilities include electrical distribution systems, airfield lighting and grounding, and exterior security lighting. Mechanical systems include water distribution and sanitary sewer. Paving and site improvements include excavation cut and fill, shoulders, and drainage structures. Sustainable features will be included in the design, development, and construction for the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other laws and executive orders.

Constructs reinforced concrete parking apron and taxiway, aircraft washrack pavement, and an area for fuel truck parking.

The existing aircraft parking apron must be replaced to provide an aircraft parking apron which complies with airfield safety criteria and provides adequate parking area and peripheral taxiways for aircraft loading.

CURRENT SITUATION:

This project is needed to support the current transition to the new VXX aircraft in support of the Presidential mission. The existing aircraft taxiways and parking aprons were built in 1934, prior to the existence of the current standard airfield safety requirements. MCAF Quantico currently operates with numerous airfield safety violations to primary and transitional clear zone surfaces, temporarily waived in anticipation of pending corrective action provided by this project. Peripheral taxiways are only 60 feet wide instead of the required 1.5 x rotor diameter 20 feet. Aircraft to aircraft clearance is only 25 feet instead to the 1/2 rotor diameter separation required. Current capacity is inadequate to support VXX, existing assigned aircraft, the occasional arrival of visiting C-17 aircraft, and the eventual permanent assignment of MV-22 tilt rotor aircraft.

IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED:

MCAF Quantico will continue to operate under existing waivers with numerous airfield safety violations to primary and transitional clear zone surfaces.

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B. Equipment associated with this project which will be provided from other appropriations: None

JOINT USE CERTIFICATION:

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The Director Land Use and Military Construction Branch, Installations and Logistics Department, Headquarters Marine Corps certifies that this project has been considered for joint use potential. Unilateral Construction is recommended. Mission requirements, operational considerations, and location are incompatible with use by other components. Activity POC: Mr. Jim Woods, MCABE Facilities

Phone No: 252-466-4769

Provide 5 modules of Type I hangar space and adjacent administrative and support areas on reinforced concrete slab and pile foundation with structural steel frame, concrete masonry unit (CMU) and brick infill walls, standing seam metal siding and standing seam metal roof. Special costs include architecture to match existing architecture. Builtin equipment includes mass notification intercom, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, and appropriate fire suppression systems. Construction includes a vaulted room to meet Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) security standards. Provide an aircraft washrack with utility building. Provide reinforced concrete van pads with utilities, tie-downs, security fencing and access controls. Provide fencing, gates, signs, and appropriate access controls to meet Level 3 restricted area security criteria. Design shall be in accordance with sustainable design principles wherever feasible and cost effective. Design shall comply with Department of Defense Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection standards. Construction shall also include landscaping and adjacent privately owned vehicle parking. Sustainable principles will be integrated into the design, development, and construction of the

project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other laws and Executive Orders.

Replace inadequate, under-sized hangars in support of HMX-1 missions. (Current Mission)

REQUIREMENT:

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Adequate Level 3 secure hangar and support space is required for the aircraft assigned to the Executive Fleet of HMX-1. HMX-1 has a unique requirement to park all aircraft inside the hangar for security and maintenance reasons.

CURRENT SITUATION:

Existing hangars which support the executive fleet, were built in 1935, with an interconnected addition to the original hangars in 1975. Less than half of the assigned VH-3 and VH-60 aircraft can be parked within these hangars with adequate fire lanes and safety clearances. When moving aircraft inside the hangar, maintenance personnel must maneuver rotor blades by hand while the aircraft is slowly towed in order to avoid damage by striking other aircraft. Only Hangar 2102A has sufficient overhead clearance to conduct most "in-hangar" hoist operations. Electrical systems do not have sufficient capacity to meet current user demand. Fire suppression systems are inadequate to protect critical national assets. The buildings' proximity to the runway violates the 7:1 transitional surface criteria. The aircraft parking apron in front of the building is limited to only 3 or 4 aircraft.

Aircraft maintenance training and secure supply facilities are sited very close to the runway and violate the Primary Surface. The current Executive Fleet operations at MCAF Quantico currently operate under numerous airfield safety violations to primary, transitional, and clear zone surfaces.

IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED:

HMX-1 would continue to violate airfield safety requirements. HMX-1 will not have the capability of properly sheltering all of their aircraft. Overall, deferral of this project would critically interfere with the HMX-1 mission of Presidential Support, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) training airlift support, and Marine operational test and evaluation of new aircraft capabilities.