BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 32-1023 …

1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC AFI32-1023_AFGM2017- 01 20 July 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION C MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs FROM: HQ USAF/A4 1030 Air FORCE Pentagon Washington, DC 20330-1030 SUBJECT: Air FORCE Guidance Memorandum to AFI 32-1023 , Designing and Constructing Military Construction Projects By ORDER of the Secretary of the Air FORCE , this Air FORCE Guidance Memorandum immediately changes AFI 32-1023 , Designing and Constructing Military Construction Projects. Compliance with this Memorandum is mandatory. To the extent its directions are inconsistent with other Air FORCE publications, the information herein prevails, in accordance with AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management.

2 In advance of a revision or interim change to AFI 32-1023 , 19 November 2015, the attachment to this memorandum provide guidance changes that are effective immediately. This Memorandum becomes void after one year has elapsed from the date of this Memorandum, or upon incorporation by interim change to, or rewrite of AFI 32-1023 , whichever is earlier. JOHN B. COOPER Lieutenant General, USAF DCS/ Logistics, Engineering and FORCE Protection Attachment: Guidance Changes AFI32-1023_AFGM2017-01 Guidance Changes, Page 1 of 2 AFI32-1023_AFGM2017- 01 20 July 2017 Guidance Changes Incorporate Scope Increase Language and Unified Facilities Criteria Authorities (Replace the following paragraphs): Engineering Technical Letters (ETL).

3 This AFI re-authorizes the use of Engineer Technical Letters (ETLs) as directive publications until they are rescinded. Future content normally found in previous ETLs will be published in Air FORCE publication types listed in AFI 33-360 chapter four and follow the formal publications process outlined in chapter seven or incorporated into the DoD UFC program. Authorized Cost and Scope Variations. Congress approves each MILCON project at a specific authorized and appropriated cost and scope. Title 10 United States Code, Section 2853, authorizes a cost increase or decrease of not more than 25 percent of the amount appropriated or 200 percent of the unspecified minor construction project ceiling, whichever is less, if required for the sole purpose of meeting unusual variations in cost that could not have been reasonably anticipated at the time Congress authorized the project.

4 Section 2853 also authorizes a scope decrease of not more that 25 percent of the amount specified in the project data provided to Congress, provided the result is a complete and usable project that fully meets the mission requirement stated in the justification provided to Congress. Cost variations and scope decreases exceeding these limits may be approved by the Service Secretary provided the Congressional Defense Committees are notified in writing. Section 2853 authorizes a scope increase of not more than 10 percent of the amount specified in the project data provided to Congress provided the Service Secretary notifies the Congressional Defense Committees in writing.

5 In accordance with OSD policy, scope increases up to 10 percent may be approved only if necessary due to changed facility planning factors, changed technology and related design criteria, unforeseen site conditions, or finalized boundary surveys. (T-0) Do not increase authorized scope due to increased or changed functional requirements. (T-0) Scope variations shall be measured against the scope of distinct facilities represented in Block 9 of the DD Form 1391 authorized by Congress. (T-0) Scope variation is expressed as a percentage for each distinct facility. (T-0) The HAF-AFIMSC-AFCEC PgMP, Management Controls, summarizes and updates the controls in place to manage the MILCON execution program.

6 MILCON program managers at all levels must be familiar with these controls to ensure proper authority and/or notification is sought in the appropriate situation. Use the tables in the HAF-AFIMSC-AFCEC PgMP as an initial source for taking appropriate MILCON execution actions. (Add the following paragraph): Congress must be notified in accordance with 10 USC 2853, Authorized Cost and Scope of Work Variations, including mandatory waiting periods, before any cost or scope increases or decreases are considered approved. OASD (EI&E) must coordinate on all scope increase packages prior to submittal to Congress.

7 (Replace the following paragraphs): AFI32-1023_AFGM2017-01 Guidance Changes, Page 2 of 2 Ensures the Construction Agent (CA) provides a government cost estimate with change request and secures approval prior to CA issuance to contractor. The CM verifies all construction changes are within the authorized scope of work and is responsible for obtaining finalized SF30 construction change requests from the CA. The CM tracks and reports cost growth in ACES-PM. Reviews all changes for compliance with HAF-AFIMSC-AFCEC PgMP that impact cost, scope, schedule, functionality, appearance and maintainability, and coordinates changes with the BCE and Requiring/Using MAJCOM.

8 Approves or disapproves changes affecting the functionality, and exterior appearance or maintainability. Ensures changes do not compromise fire, safety, environmental, and health levels established in original design compliance requirements, and ensures appropriate SMEs evaluate any questionable changes. BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 32-1023 19 NOVEMBER 2015 Civil Engineering DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and Forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-publishing website at RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

9 OPR: HQ USAF/A4 CFC (Mr. Satish Abrol) Supersedes: AFI32-1023, 21 April 2010 Certified by: HQ USAF/A4CF (Mr. Robert Gill, GS-15) Pages: 39 This INSTRUCTION implements AFPD 32-10, Installations and Facilities, and Military Standard 3007F (MIL-STD 3007F), Standard Practice for Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. It provides general design criteria and standards, guidance on selecting architect-engineering (A-E) firms, and information on design and construction management. This document provides guidance governing Air FORCE military construction (MILCON) projects.

10 The Chiefs of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Air FORCE Reserve are responsible for developing instructions/guidance unique to the Air National Guard (ANG) and AFRC construction programs , and oversee management of those programs respectively. Refer to the United States Air FORCE Project Managers Guide for Design and Construction for detailed information regarding criteria and design management, procedures, and practices. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.