REPLACEMENT COMPUTER AREA, HEADQUARTERS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-01019R000100240040-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 7, 2006
• Sequence Number: 40
• Publication Date: December 13, 1972
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Staff Architect, Real Estate and Construction
Division, OL
SUBJECT : Replacement Computer Area, Headquarters
REFERENCE : Memo dtd 7 Dec 72 to C/RECD/OL fm D/L,
same subject
Following are some ideas on the study we discussed:
1. The referenced memorandum is based on a
proposal made to the Director of Logistics to initiate an internal study to
consider alternatives to replace existing areas housing Agency computers
(i.e., the areas housing OCS, ISD, CRS, and AND/OE L).Reasoning
behind the need for replacement space includes considerations that:
a. Existing computer areas have environmental
restrictions that significantly decrease computer reliability and flexibility.
Factors include inadequate floor space; inadequate "crawl" space beneath
computer floors; lack of cable trays, power conduit, or grounding grids
beneath computer floors, presence of under floor high pressure chilled
water in rubber hoses mixed with power and signal cables, patchwork air
conditioning systems with inadequate controls for temperature or humidity.
b. Increased sensitivity of computer equipment
plus the restrictions cited in la. above makes it increasingly difficult to
meet minimum environmental criteria for current generation equipment.
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c. Existing conditions significantly increase
the difficulty and cost of facilities maintenance.
2. The concept to create a new area includes the
following thoughts :
a. Existing areas must remain in operation
with full utility backup.
b. The north end of the building on the ground
or first floor appears to be the only suitable area because:
(1) The power vaults and air conditioning
systems are expandable and currently support non-critical functions.
(2) Ceiling height restricts floor sections.
c. Space required should equal that in the
current centers plus 10 percent for expansion.
d. Configuration and facilities should include:
systems or capability.
(1)
Backup power and air conditioning
(2) Minimum 3 feet high elevated floors.
(3) Beneath-floor grids for cable tray, power
conduit, equipment grounds, and chilled water lines.
(4) Recording and control equipment for
power and air conditioning (voltage, frequency, temperature, and
humidity).
(5) Centrally controlled variable lighting
intensity.
(6) Dust control.
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(7) Fire detection and protection
equipment.
(8) Centralized maintenance and storage
e. Construction of the area will necessitate
evacuation of the occupant and probable leasing of additional outside
space until current computer areas can be evacuated for reoccupancy.
3. Considerations for study procedures include
the following. It is anticipated that HEB and ADS will provide assistance in
utilities and space analysis.
a. Identification of potential areas for occupancy
(including tenants to be temporarily relocated either elsewhere in Head-
quarters or externally).
b. Determination of feasibility of meeting
criteria per paragraph 2 abovef
c. Preparation of a preliminary scope of
d. Preparation of budgetary cost and time
e. Completion of analysis and feasibility study
should be by 1 February with briefing/recommendation paper (if concept
is feasible) by 15 February.
Chief
Real Estate and Construction Division, OL
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SUBJECT: Replacement Computer Area, Headquarters
Distribution:
Ori5X - Adse. , w/cy. of ref.
1 - OL/RECD Official, w/cy of ref.
1 - OL/RECD Chrono, w/o cy of ref.
1 - OL/RECD/HEB, w/cy of ref.
1 - OL/LSD/ADS, w/cy of ref.
1 - OL/LSD, w,46py of ref.
1 - OL Reader, w/o cy of ref.
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