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This unit provides an overview of planning considerations and the acquisition process for selecting alternate facilities in continuity planning. It also discusses reporting requirements for federal departments and agencies.
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Unit Introduction and Overview Unit objectives: • Define alternate facilities. • Identifying planning considerations. • Outline acquisition process. • Describe reporting requirements.
What planning considerations did you use when determining whether a facility was suitable? Selecting Alternate Facilities
Selecting Alternate Facilities • Planning considerations: • Location • Construction • Whether an MOU or MOA exists • Space • Billeting • Site transportation • Communication
Selecting Alternate Facilities • Planning considerations: • Security • Life support • Preparation • Maintenance
Acquiring Space • Existing agency space • Virtual offices • MOU/MOA with another agency
Acquiring Space • Agency-specific alternate facility • Agency-procured/maintained space • Joint-use alternate facility
Hot, Warm, or Cold Facilities? • Hot: • All systems in place • Utilities on • Ready for immediate activation • Warm: • Many systems in place • Utilities may be on or off • Can be activated in several hours • Cold: • No systems in place • Utilities may be on or off • Considerable time needed for activation
Reporting Requirements • All Federal departments and agencies must report the location of their alternate facilities to GSA. • All department and agency headquarters must gather information about their field offices’ alternate facilities.
Summary and Transition • This unit: • Introduced alternate facilities • Next unit: • Continuity and Human Capital (Unit 9)
Summary and Transition • Questions?