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V. Performance Results (continued)

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOAL 4 — Safe, Secure and Functional Facilities Serving Domestic and Overseas Staff.

I/P: Capital Security Construction Program

INDICATOR: Number of New Sites Acquired for Capital Security Construction Projects
in Accordance With the Long-Range Overseas Building Plan Schedule
Department of State seal PART Output
JUSTIFICATION: The indicator was chosen as the most comprehensive in determining the actual acquisition of a building site that is essential before constructing a new embassy compound.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target Acquire seven new sites for capital security construction projects.
Results Eight new embassy compound sites were acquired in the fiscal year.
Rating Above Target
Impact Capital security construction programs proceeding on schedule and as planned provide secure, safe, and functional facilities to U.S. Government employees overseas.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source Real estate contracts and official settlement documents are maintained by the Department.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 Data quality are excellent as results are determined through official settlement/closing records between the U.S. Government and the seller(s).
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005 10 new embassy compound sites were acquired in the fiscal year against a target of nine sites.
2004 Eight new embassy compound sites were acquired during the fiscal year.
2003 Six new sites were acquired for capital security construction projects.

 

INDICATOR: Number of Capital Security Construction Projects Awarded In Accordance
With Long-Range Overseas Building Plan
Department of State seal PART Output
JUSTIFICATION: The indicator represents an essential step in getting new capital security construction projects into construction. Once the projects are funded and the contracts awarded, other performance measures are used to track completion.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target Award 13 new capital security construction projects.
Results 10 new capital security construction projects were awarded during the fiscal year.
Rating Below Target
Impact Capital security program proceeding on schedule as planned provides secure, safe, and functional facilities for U.S. Government employees.
Reason for Shortfall The Beirut new embassy compound award timeline was delayed during the recent conflict to allow regional logistics to return to normal and provide a more reasonable procurement atmosphere at post-conflict risk conditions. Two transactions extended past the target deadline to undertake contract negotiations and procurement strategies to offset unexpectedly high inflation and risky political conditions. An additional planned award was deferred by Department re-prioritization to advance Karachi new consulate in the wake of a terrorist attack in March 2006.
Steps to Improve The Department plans to award all three capital security projects in 1st quarter FY 2007.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source Awarded contracts file maintained by the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 Data quality is excellent as fiscal year results are determined based on actual construction contracts having been signed between the U.S. Government and the contractor.
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005 13 capital security construction projects were awarded in the fiscal year in addition to the Baghdad new embassy compound project which was funded as a “non-security” type project.
2004 Awarded 13 new capital construction projects (above target).
2003 Awarded nine new capital security construction projects.

 

I/P: New Office Building for U.S. Mission to United Nations

INDICATOR: U.S. Mission to the UN (USUN) New Construction
Department of State seal Output
JUSTIFICATION: Award of the construction contract, initiation of the construction effort and completion of that construction effort makes the New Office Building available for occupancy. This represents a fundamental portion of the effort to provide a secure, safe and functional workspace for the USUN staff as well as other Department of State activities located in New York City.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target The New Office Building project is 25% complete according to the project timeline.
Results The project is on-schedule and is 25% complete (this represents the projected time from bid to occupancy). Specific accomplishments this year include foundation preparation, concrete placement for all the foundations and the floor and walls of the basement. The concrete placement of the first floor slab has been initiated and effort has started on the first floor concrete walls.
Rating On Target
Impact Future construction is expected to adhere to the revised 2006 schedule.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source General Services Administration and Department of State’s USUN Building Project Manager.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 The data represent verifiable design and construction milestones.
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005
  • Demolition of the Existing Office Building was completed on the revised contract completion date, April 2005.
  • The second phase of the two-phase solicitation for construction contractors was executed, and proposals were received January 2005.
2004
  • The U.S. Mission relocated to the Interim Office Building and opened for business June 14, 2004.
  • The demolition contract for the Existing Office Building was awarded and notice to proceed was issued July 17, 2004.
2003
  • $14.0 million Interim Office Building funding obtained.
  • General Services Administration unable to finalize lease in FY 2003. Lease signing and build-out delayed to FY 2004.

 

I/P: Compound Security Program

INDICATOR: Number of Technical Security Projects Completed Each
Fiscal Year In Accordance With the Schedule
Department of State seal PART Output
JUSTIFICATION: This measure is the best indicator at this time in determining that the technical security installation and upgrade projects are being performed on schedule.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target Complete next group of 71 technical security installations and upgrade projects per schedule, out of a total of 275 projects scheduled between FY 2004-2007.
Results 71 technical security installation and upgrade projects were completed in the fiscal year.
Rating On Target
Impact Completed technical security projects provide added security protection for overseas employees performing work in embassies and consulates.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source Project closeout records maintained in the Department of State.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 Data quality is excellent as the status/close out of the projects is reported by the project manager and confirmed by the post where the installation projects are taking place.
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005 90 technical security installation and upgrade projects were completed during the fiscal year against a target of 70 such projects.
2004 81 technical security installation and upgrade projects were completed in the fiscal year.
2003 71 technical security installation and upgrade projects were completed in the fiscal year.

 

INDICATOR: Percent of USAID Missions Not Co-Located With Department of State Receiving Targeted Physical Security Enhancements Within a Given Year
USAID Seal PART Output
JUSTIFICATION: USAID is committed to protection of its workforce and will harden the defenses of the missions for which it is responsible for physical security. This measure will capture USAID’s success in completing ongoing physical security enhancements. In particular, it will indicate success for two key phases: perimeter security (2005-2006) and building exterior and interior equipment upgrades (2007-2009).
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target 41% of USAID Missions.
Results 41% of USAID Missions.
Rating On Target
Impact Providing the targeted physical security enhancements minimized potential vulnerabilities to the transnational terrorist threat, increasing security for USAID staff and enabling them to accomplish the Agency’s development and humanitarian relief objectives.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source USAID Office of Security.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 The Agency’s performance data are verified using Data Quality Assessments (DQA), and must meet five data quality standards of validity, integrity, precision, reliability and timeliness. The methodology used for conducting the DQAs must be well documented by each operating unit. (For details, refer to USAID’s Automated Directive System [ADS] Chapter 203.3.5, http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/203.pdf).
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005 33% of USAID Missions.
2004

Baseline:

31% of USAID Missions.
2003 N/A.

 

Perimeter Security Improvements at USAID’s former Kampala, Uganda site

Photo showing a new guard booth with an enhanced vehicle screening area.

New guard booth with enhanced vehicle screening area.
Photo: USAID/Office of Security (SEC)

Photo showing the interior of a new guard booth with new electronics and an improved view.

Interior of new guard booth with new electronics and improved view. Photo: USAID/Office of Security (SEC)

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