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Preserving Smithsonian Treasures Building, Operating & Maintaining its Facilities

This presentation, led by MG Clair F. Gill, USA (ret.), explores the stewardship of the Smithsonian Institution’s vast infrastructure, covering over 12 million square feet and 19,000 acres. Highlighting the challenges faced by the Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations (OFEO), it discusses critical issues such as aging systems, high visitor traffic, and architectural diversity. With a workforce of over 6,000 employees and 137 million artifacts, the focus is on maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy environment for 24 million annual visitors while preserving the legacy of James Smithson.

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Preserving Smithsonian Treasures Building, Operating & Maintaining its Facilities

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  1. Preserving Smithsonian TreasuresBuilding, Operating & Maintaining its Facilities Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations (OFEO) SAME DC Post August 28, 2008 Presented by MG Clair F. Gill, USA (ret.) Deputy Director/Chief of Staff

  2. National Museum of the American Indian NASM Udvar-Hazy Center Smithsonian Infrastructure • Total Facilities: 710 (12 million sq. ft.) • Land Area: 19,000 acres • Roads: 107 miles

  3. Smithsonian Infrastructure

  4. Challenges of Stewardship • Over 6,000 employees & 5,000 volunteers • 137 million artifacts, art works and specimens • Open 364 days per year • 24 million visitors per year

  5. Diversity of the Smithsonian

  6. The Gift of James Smithson "I then bequeath the whole of my property...to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge among men." James Smithson (1765-1829)

  7. Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Mission “OFEO provides world-class services and stewardship by building, operating, maintaining and ensuring a safe, secure, healthy environment that enhances the Smithsonian experience” Vision One Smithsonian Facilities and programs in partnership Sparkling campuses One OFEO Legendary service to the Smithsonian community Number One best place to work

  8. Arts and Industries Castle Building

  9. Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

  10. Critical Facilities Challenges • Age & systems obsolescence • Track record of understated need • High traffic • Functional diversity • Architectural variety • Long history of underfunding AIB: RUST, PEELING PAINT AND SALTS BUILD-UP “ DIAPER” TO CATCH FALLING DEBRIS

  11. Smithsonian Facilities Construction

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