SPACE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP91-00981R000100050028-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 18, 2013
• Sequence Number: 28
• Publication Date: July 21, 1988
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Information Technology
VIA: Deputy Director for Administration
FROM: John M. Ray
Director of Logistics
SUBJECT: Space
REFERENCE: Memo for D/OIT, fm D/OL, dtd 21 Mar 88,
Subject: Space Assignments for OIT Components
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1. I believe we have in hand a reasonable solution to your current space
problem. Just for the record, however, I would like to review here the
sequence of events which brought your present situation to pass, and the
somewhat draconian measures that you have undertaken thus far to keep the
Office of Information Technology (OIT) functioning.
2. OIT was originally scheduled to be housed in the New Headquarters
Building (NHB). As a result, all OIT space in the Original Headquarters
Building (OUB) was reallocated to other components in the Backfill Program.
Subsequently, in the face of expanding requirements for space on the
Headquarters compound, a new philosophy emerged concerning which Directorate
25X1 of ? ? tion components should be at Headquarters. OIT was selected to
go Unfortunately, no consideration was given at the time to how we
would house the OIT elements presently located in the OHB, whose space there
had been reassigned and incorporated into the Backfill construction schedule,
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was a rather gloomy response to your request for assistance, suggesting that
you crowd the excess people into your remaining holdings in the NHB until we
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3. As we understand it now, you still have people from your
Engineering Group which must be out of the way of the Backfill renovation but
who simply have nowhere to go. Our respective staffs have reviewed the
options for housing them externally, but the costs involved with moving these
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equipment-heavy elements to external space appear prohibitive, particularly
for a temporary move. It is my understanding that it would cost upwards of
$1 million, exclusive of renovation and moving costs, just to outfit this
group with Tempest equipment and necessary data connectivity to Headquarters.
Although we have space in Key Building now to accommodate them, we simply do
not have the funds to make the move. We also see no particular advantage for
anyone in dislodging Office of Security and Office of Personnel elements in
to house the OIT people and, in any event, the costs there would
not vary significantly from a move to Key.
4. As you are aware, events have forced us to locate an element of the
Directorate of Operations temporarily in the Polygraph Division space on the
4th floor, north tower of the NHB. We would like you to consider housing the
OTT people there, temporarily, as well. I emphasize that this is a
temporary solution until your permanent external quarters are ready. If this
is an acceptable arrangement, we will work with you immediately on the timing
for bringing this about. The November 1988 deadline I noted in the referenced
memorandum for vacating specific areas in the OHB still holds, so an absolute
minimum of renovation work will be possible if we are to keep everything on
schedule. Specifically, you would have to take the wide-open Polygraph space
essentially "as is", and use 60-inch screens throughout. Moreover, we will
have to figure out how to install sufficient phones and connectivity for you
in a way which will not impact the existing move-in schedule for the NHB. We
estimate it will cost about $33,000 to arrange for your power. There are
probably enough acoustical screens to go around already, but there remains the
question of your current furniture holdings. As you are aware, only
CoryHiebert furniture is allowed in the NHB.
S. Please get back to me as soon as possible on the above.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Logistics
FROM:
OIT 0167-88
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Edward J. Maloney
Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Space Assignments for OIT Components
1. OIT recently completed the allocation of space for its components to
be located on the Headquarters Compound As a result, we
have several issues still unresolved for which we seek your assistance. Of
most concern is our insufficient office space in the New Headquarters Building
(NHB) which ultimately impacts Old Headquarters Building (OHB) backfill and
external building space assignments. This shortage stems from significant
personnel growth after initial planning for NHB space.
suggested that our conterns be documented to the Director of Logistics, hence
this memo.
2. To resolve our lack of space, we first propose that OIT receive
additional contiguous space in the NHB. This space would be used solely for
the Operations Group, Customer Services Group, and Engineering Group, each of
which directly supports all Agency customers on the compound. This additional
space would enable OIT to provide quick service calls and minimize periods of
equipment down-time. If such additional space is not identified, we must
resort to the following recommendations.
3. Issue A. After careful planning of OIT's NHB space, we do not have
sufficient space for several divisions of Engineering Group residing on the
ground floor of Headquarters Building. While we plan to move these divisions
in 1991-92, we have no interim location for them. The components
impacted include: Office of the chief ( personnel in GA corridor- 1110 sq.
ft.), Data Base Systems Division personnel in 1A13-1338 sq. ft.), and
Office Products Division personnel in GA corridcr-1750 sq. ft.). These
employees occupy 4200 sq. ft. for an average of sq. ft. per person
(obviously overcrowded conditions). Additionally, EG has an immediate
requirement to house six contractors who support Headquarters computer
systems. Since all these components are dependent on ADP equipment to a high
degree, it is difficult and expensive to relocate them outside the
Headquarters compound and still maintain the communications access necessary
for them to do their jobs. To resolve this situation, we request these
personnel be located in 6000-7000 sq. ft. in the GA corridor until they can
move
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Operations Group (0G), especially those functions which support the
Communicat2ons Center functions to the NHB, OIT must maintain redundant
Communications Center (CoC). In order to provide an orderly transfer of
systems for a temporary period. To support the stay-behind system in OHB, OIT
must retain space in the 1A53-1807 area for personnel and equipment.
4. Issue B. OIT's limited space in NHB has impacted heavily on the
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I personnel and equipment currently in OHB. OG also requires space to comply
with Inspector General mandated changes in training. To meet these needs, we
25X1 request retention of space in the 1A53-1B07 corridor until opens. At
that time, OIT would retain only the currently planned Crisis Communication
Center and Distribution Area in the 1B corridor.
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5. Issue C. Installation Division/Customer Service Group (ID/CSG)
currently uses space in GA43 Headquarters, GJO6 Headquarters, and the North
Dock to support ADP equipment installations and maintenance. To properly
service all Headquarters compound customers, OIT will need portions of these
personnel and attendant equipment in each building. Of the 4100 sq. ft.
necessary to support this function, 3200 sq. ft. has been allocated in NHB.
To meet OIT's support requirements for OHB, we request that GJO6 (930 sq. ft.)
be retained. This solution will benefit all Headquarters residents well,
especially in light of the ever-increasing Agency demand for more timely
installation and maintenance of ADP equipment.
6. Issue D. The Personal Computer Software Center (PCSC) is located in
2C11 Headquarters. This function services all directorates and should be
centrally located on the Headquarters compound to be effective in receiving
and disbursing software. Their requirements include: Close proximity to
loading dock (or close access to elevator), 400 sq. ft. of lockable and
alarmed space to allow secure storage of software and open storage of
classified information, attractive customer-oriented environment, and
connectivity for data, secure, and non-secure communications. An ideal
location would be the foyer area of the NHB, if security and connectivity
requirements can be met. However, if this option is not feasible, the PCSC
should remain in 2C11 OHB.
7. Issue F. a senior OIT officer, currently
occupies an office in 6D5917 and provides substantial support to DI efforts.
Space has not been provided for him in the New Headquarters Building and OIT
would prefer he remain in his current location.
8. If you have any questions concerning these issues, please contact Mark
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