15 FAM 750
OFFICE AND OTHER FUNCTIONAL SPACE
(CT:OBO-64; 03-23-2018)
(Office of Origin: OBO)
15 FAM 751 Policy
(CT:OBO-64; 03-23-2018)
a. The Interior Design Division, Office of Design and
Engineering, Directorate of Program Development, Coordination and Support,
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO/PDCS/DE/ID), prepares a fully
integrated interior design package for all capital construction projects. For
at least 2 years after the capital construction project is completed, do not
make major alterations or improvements to the initial furniture, furnishings,
& equipment (FF&E) without OBO approval; see 15 FAM 640.
b. All furniture destined for a controlled access area
(CAA), including items with electrical components, must follow the secure
procurement and logistics procedures established for the project. These are
detailed in the Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards.
c. If post (or another entity) initiates a furniture
purchase destined for the CAA, follow the procedures and guidelines for
furniture purchase, shipping, storage, assembly, and placement. (See 12 FAH-6
H-311.13, 12 FAH-6 H-312.13,
12 FAH-6 H-313.13,
and 12
FAH-6 H-314.13.) Items with electrical components are considered
uninspectable and must be purchased using established secure procurement
guidelines. The regional security officer (RSO) is responsible for monitoring
compliance with these standards. Items may be subject to inspection by the Engineering
Security Office/Engineering Services Center (ESO/ESC).
15 FAM 752 Definition
(CT:OBO-64; 03-23-2018)
a. Office furnishings include systems furniture, case
goods, seating, lounge furniture, and office accessories. OBO considers carpet
and window treatments to be fixed interior finishes; therefore, incorporate
them in the construction documentation for all new, renovated, and leased
projects.
b. Fixed interior finishes and building specialties
(including appliances, specialty storage, and signage) are replaced using post
funds.
c. Post is responsible for providing office equipment
(computers, printers, modems, copiers, shredders, cell phones,
telecommunications equipment, safes, workbenches, tools, medical equipment,
etc.).
15 FAM 753 Funding
(CT:OBO-64; 03-23-2018)
a. For capital construction projects funded through the
Capital Security Cost Sharing (CSCS) program, the Department of State (DOS) and
other agencies fund their share of the initial furniture, furnishings, and
equipment (FF&E) through their annual CSCS contributions. For capital
construction projects not funded by CSCS, OBO funds initial FF&E for Department
personnel and for the Department's share of International Cooperative
Administrative Support Services (ICASS) personnel. Other agencies are
responsible for giving funds to OBO for their FF&E and their share of
FF&E for ICASS personnel.
b. For noncapital projects (renovations, major
rehabilitation, lease fit outs, etc.), the regional bureaus fund the initial
and replacement FF&E for Department personnel. Other agencies fund their
own initial and replacement FF&E, and ICASS funds FFA&E for all ICASS
personnel. The Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public
Affairs (R) funds items particular to its needs, e.g., American Centers.
c. For projects funded through the Maintenance Cost
Sharing Program (MCS), the Department and other agencies fund their share of
the initial FF&E through their annual MCS contributions.
15 FAM 754 THROUGH 759 unassigned