Mission

• Prepares designs and plans and specifications using simplified design.
  • "Prepares designs and plans and specifications using simplified design and acquisition methodologies.”
  • “Simplified Design Method (SDM). The SDM is intended for small, non-complex maintenance projects for installations. The basic idea is to use unique and innovative design methods and present these on plans, specifications and design analyses that are printable on a standard copier.”²
  • These designs have typically been simple narrative type descriptions (SOWs, etc.).  TSS has very limited CAD capabilities.
• Provide independent technical review (ITR) of designed prepared by in-house and A/E’s.
• Provide Bidability, Constructibility, Operability, and Environmental (BCOE) reviews
• Provide technical support for SPA and SPL Construction Branch.
  • Provides Submittal Review expertise for SPA construction and SPL projects designed/awarded through SPA.
  • Coordinates Submittal Reviews and RFIs utilizing District Resources.
  • “Provides quality assurance advice and assistance to Area/Resident Offices field office personnel in the resolution of technical problems arising during construction"
  • Maintains current Construction Contract Drawings, Specifications, and Submittal Files for the District.
• Advise designers on sustainable design.
  • “Prepares designs and plans and specifications using simplified design and acquisition methodologies.”¹
  • “Simplified Design Method (SDM). The SDM is intended for small, non-complex maintenance projects for installations. The basic idea is to use unique and innovative design methods and present these on plans, specifications and design analyses that are printable on a standard copier.”²
  • These designs have typically been simple narrative type descriptions (SOWs, etc.).  TSS has very limited CAD capabilities.