DTA Manned/Unmanned Tactical Vehicle Lab

The proposed project is for the design/bid/build construction of a non-standard design, single story building to be used for research, development, and testing of tank, automotive, and other ground transport equipment. The new facility will be approximately 31,800 SF with a high bay and a lower bay. The high bay will be located over the test areas, pump room, and tool/storage room. The lower bay will be located over the control room, open office area, locker and restroom areas, conference, and break rooms, and supporting mechanical, electrical and communications rooms. The facility includes laboratory space containing research test beds, bridge cranes and support, control and observation rooms, operations support space, administrative spaces, equipment and material storage, vehicle access areas, and mechanical/electrical/utility support spaces in the form of hydraulic, water, power, and control wiring access points. Primary facilities include the Ground Transport Equipment Building, Organizational Vehicle Parking, and special foundations including vibration-isolation seismic mass foundations and specialized equipment flooring. An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) connection, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection are included. Heating and cooling will be provided by self-contained systems. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities, lighting, paving, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, and signage.