NNSA National Security Center Campus
The new National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) National Security Campus in Kansas City, Missouri, will protect some of the nation’s premier security assets. The facility's nearly 2,500 workers will manufacture non-nuclear mechanical, electronic, and engineered materials for national defense systems.
A flexible and modern facility is a major component in the NNSA's Kansas City Responsive Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and Sourcing (KCRIMS) [PDF 2.58 MB] transformation plan. Construction will follow GSA-supported sustainable design principles, reducing both environmental waste and maintenance and energy costs. Combined with other aspects of the transformation, NNSA estimates a savings of nearly $100 million each year. It is expected to be fully occupied in 2014. For additional information, please visit the construction website (nongovernment site).
Project Location
The new facility will be located at the northwest corner of Missouri Highway 150 and Botts Road in Kansas City, Missouri, seven miles south of the current facility.
Project Scope
Designed to be a LEED® Gold-Rated Green campus, it will include nearly 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing spaces, laboratories, office space, and warehouses.
Ownership
Through a competitive bidding process, GSA selected the development company CenterPoint Zimmer, LLC to design, construct, manage, and own the campus.
CenterPoint Zimmer is an entity formed between CenterPoint Properties of Oakbrook, Illinois, and Zimmer Real Estate Services of Kansas City, Missouri.
CenterPoint Zimmer's design and construction teams include:
- HNTB of Kansas City, Missouri
- SSOE of Toledo, Ohio
- Johnson Controls of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- JE Dunn Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri
Project History
GSA's first solicitation (7MO2054) for a developer was announced in October 2007. However, the unforeseen economic turmoil of 2008 prevented bidders from meeting the solicitation’s original requirements. In an effort to continue the project, the City of Kansas City offered assistance through their Planned Industrial Expansion Authority. This new arrangement, along with updated program requirements and expanded advertising, led to a second solicitation (7M02054-2) in July 2008. CenterPoint Zimmer was announced as the selected developer in April 2009.
Environmental Assessment
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, GSA and NNSA prepared an Environmental Assessment of the proposed new facility and, in April of 2008, issued a Finding of No Significant Impact. Copies of the Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, and Mitigation Action Plan are available in GSA's NEPA Library.
Restoring the Vacated Space
The NNSA Kansas City Plant is currently located at the Bannister Federal Complex. Built in 1942 by the Department of Defense, this complex operates in accordance with a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Hazardous Waste Management Facility Part I permit. Prior to current environmental regulations, airplane engine manufacturing activities contaminated soil and groundwater at the site. This permit recognizes 43 solid waste management units, and the corrective action process has been completed for all 43 units.
All environmental clean-up activities are considered complete under supervision of the State of Missouri and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the NNSA promotes safety and health at the complex through the Department of Energy Voluntary Protection Program.
The shortcut to this page is www.gsa.gov/nnsacampus.
