Hangars 200, 404 and 500 will have building additions constructed to provide sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) requirements associated with the F/A-18 B/F aircraft. Utility relocations will be required in order to construct the additions. Compressed air supply and distribution within the hangar and equipment spaces will be upgraded.

Aircraft parking apron upgrades to accommodate the F/A 18 E/F will include installation of an Aircraft Fixed Point Electrical Utility to provide required maintenance electrical power and starting electrical power. The existing Aircraft Fixed Point Utility System, which provides compressed air for engine starting, and electrical power for F-14 aircraft will be demolished. This will include removal of the air compressors and associated equipment in Building 403, and the compressed air storage tanks located adjacent to Hangars 404 and 500, as well as the service point boxes located on the aircraft parking apron.

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.

Hangars 200, 404 and 500 will have additions constructed to accommodate requirements associated with the F/A-18 E/F aircraft.

(New Mission)

REQUIREMENT:

Provide adequate facilities and functions to support the homebasing and operation of eight Fleet Squadrons (96 aircraft) and the East Coast Fleet Replacement Squadron (24 aircraft) of the new F/A-18 E/F (Super Hornet) aircraft assigned to the NAS Oceana to replace the F-14 (Tomcat) and earlier model F/A-18 C/D (Hornet) aircraft.

The introduction of the Super Hornet into the Atlantic Fleet would meet the need of Naval Aviation for upgraded aircraft with increased range and endurance, the ability to carry heavier payloads, features that enhance survivability, and the flexibility to incorporate future systems and technologies to meet emerging threats. In implementing the proposed action, the Navy must ensure that adequate hangar, training, maintenance, and personnel support facilities are available to meet production and delivery

schedules.

Each Fleet squadron requires a separate hangar module adequately and efficiently configured for particular aircraft squadron functions, in which to house its maintenance, training, and administrative functions. Additions to the hangars are required to accommodate SCIF area required for aircrew briefing and debriefing as well as loading and unloading aircraft Memory Unit (MU) with Tactical Aircraft Mission Planning System/Joint Mission Planning System (TAMPS/JMPS) mission data prior to and after each tactics training flight.

Adequately and efficiently configured fixed-point utility systems are required to support F/A-18 E/F aircraft in the parking area.

CURRENT SITUATION:

At the present time, the aircraft maintenance hangars that will be utilized by the F/A18 E/F Squadrons do not have sensitive compartmented information facilities spaces. Currently there is only one trusted TAMPS/JMPS facility on NAS Oceana. This facility, located in Building #137, is curently being used by six F/A-18 C/D squadrons, and the

F/A-18 C/D Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS). The SCIF facilities in Building #137 are capable of supporting four F/A-18 E/F squadrons in addition to the current loading, but no more. This means that four of the eight F/A-18 E/F squadrons, and the F/A-18 E/F FRS will not have required SCIF spaces.

The existing aircraft parking apron and Aircraft Fixed Point Utility System serving the hangars where the Super Hornet squadrons will be assigned, are currently configured and marked for F-14 and F/A-18 C/D aircraft. The existing Fixed Point Utility supplies compressed air for engine starting, which is not required by F/A-18 E/F. It also supplies 400 Hertz electrical power for aircraft maintenance checks, but cannot supply the amount of power (39.9 KV) required by a Super Hornet.

IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED:

NAS Oceana will be able to operate and maintain required readiness levels for F/A-18 E/F squadrons requiring access to SCIF and TAMPS/JMPS in order to conduct aircrew briefing/debriefings, and load/unload the Aircraft Memory Unit. Beginning with the arrival of the fifth squadron, which is scheduled to become operational in May of 2005, there will be insufficient SCIF space available to support operations.

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F/A-18 E/F aircraft will have to be parked on existing F-14 parking spots, and the arrangement will not be in accordance with criteria established to provide safe, efficient parking, and aircraft movement. The existing Fixed Point Utility System cannot supply the maintenance electrical requirements of the Super Hornet aircraft. a result, squadron maintenance personnel will have to utilize and rely on mobile Ground Support Equipment (GSE). However, the level of GSE assets available is not sufficient to support the additional Super Hornet aircraft. The lack of sufficient ground power to perform maintenance checks will have a negative impact on squadron readiness, both equipment and personnel.

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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 Regional Commander certifies that this project has been considered for joint use potential. Unilateral Construction is recommended. This Facility can be used by other components on an as available basis; however, the scope of the project is based on Navy requirements.

Activity POC: Mr. Andy Porter

Phone No: 757-433-2226

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Supports the Trident Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile System by maintaining and operating facilities for administration and personnel support for operations of the submarine force. Will be homeport for two guided missile submarines (SSGN). Provides logistics support to other activities in the area and acts as host for the following: Trident Submarine Squadron, Trident Refit Facility, Trident Training Facility, Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific, Marine Corps Security Force.

11. Outstanding Pollution and Safety Deficiencies ($000):

a. Pollution Abatement (*): $ 0

b. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) (#) : $ 0

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