Design-Build Repair and Renovation of Special Access Program Facility Building 369
Client
US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District
Location
Edwards Air Force Base, California
Project Overview
Oneida completed a $9.5M design-build improvement project for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Los Angeles District, supporting the renovation and expansion of Special Access Program Facility Building 369 at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB). The project modernized an approximately 17,000-square-foot facility and added a 7,000-square-foot pre-engineered building extension to support specialized maintenance, administrative, training, and testing activities. Work included office renovations, roof repairs, replacement of the facility’s HVAC and building control systems, fire alarm and suppression upgrades, electrical improvements, secure-area construction, pavement replacement, storage-unit foundations, and perimeter security enhancements. The multidisciplinary project required Oneida to coordinate construction within an active, access-controlled military installation while adapting to changing requirements and maintaining compliance with stringent security, life-safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Services Provided
- Design-build construction and project coordination
- Interior demolition and facility renovation
- Special Access Program Facility secure-area improvements
- HVAC replacement, controls integration, testing, and balancing
- Electrical, grounding, lightning protection, and lighting upgrades
- Fire alarm, fire suppression, and life-safety improvements
- Concrete foundations, pavement, and site improvements
- Perimeter security fencing and access-control improvements
- Roof repair and modification
- Construction quality control, testing, and as-built documentation
Key Highlights
- Renovated office, administrative, conference, restroom, maintenance, mechanical, and support areas within an approximately 17,000-square-foot facility
- Supported a new 7,000-square-foot pre-engineered extension with concrete foundations, HVAC, electrical service, grounding, fire protection, utilities, hydraulic service, and life-safety systems
- Replaced the facility-wide HVAC system and installed rooftop units, ductless split systems, spiral ductwork, building automation controls, and specialized cooling for communications and operational spaces
- Constructed two 5,000-square-foot concrete pads for storage units and completed extensive pavement, parking, accessibility, lighting, and site improvements
- Installed 855 linear feet of new eight-foot security fencing and repaired 980 linear feet of existing perimeter fencing, including pedestrian and vehicle gates
Approach
Oneida used a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to integrate architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, security, and site improvements into a unified construction effort. The team field-verified existing conditions, prepared required construction and shop drawings, coordinated government-furnished equipment and pre-engineered building activities, and sequenced work to support operations at the secure installation. Secure-area improvements included sound-attenuating walls and doors, controlled penetrations, intrusion detection, access controls, and other features required for Special Access Program Facility spaces. Oneida also implemented construction safety, quality control, environmental protection, waste management, and natural-resource protection measures appropriate for work within the Western Mojave Desert. A responsive project-management approach enabled the team to accommodate evolving requirements while progressing the time-sensitive work.
Results and Impact
The completed project delivered a modernized, expanded, and more secure facility supporting critical activities at Edwards AFB. Renovated administrative and operational areas, upgraded HVAC and building controls, enhanced electrical and life-safety systems, improved secure spaces, and the new maintenance-bay extension increased the facility’s functionality and readiness. Site improvements, including strengthened concrete operating areas, repaved parking, accessible stalls, lighting, storage foundations, and upgraded perimeter fencing, further improved safety, circulation, security, and long-term facility performance.
