2021.10.12 P100 Appendix FINAL

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0

The submittal matrix is provided to document the baseline submittal

requirements for the four project delivery methods and funding

codes.

Project teams must still provide the standard of care for a fully

constructible set of documents.

This matrix identiﬁes items that GSA requires to validate that the

project is moving forward while meeting the requirements of P100.

Additional submittal requirements may be included in the project

contract.

Submittal Matrix

DELIVERY METHODS

Design Bid Build

Design / Build

Design / Build / Bridging

Construction Manager as

Constructor

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Project Name

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
The submittal matrix is provided to document the baseline submittal 
requirements for the four project delivery methods and funding 
codes.  
Project teams must still provide the standard of care for a fully 
constructible set of documents.  
This matrix identiﬁes items that GSA requires to validate that the 
project is moving forward while meeting the requirements of P100. 
Additional submittal requirements may be included in the project 
contract.
Submittal Matrix
DELIVERY METHODS
Design Bid Build
1
Design / Build
2
Design / Build / Bridging
3
Construction Manager as 
Constructor
4
CONCEPT PHASE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
START
END
Final
Concept
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Concept
Development
(BA 51, 55)
Preliminary 
Concept 
(BA 51, 55)
Design 
Development 100%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
CD Final
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 
80, ESPC)
CD 95% 
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
CD 65%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
BA51 New Construction
BA61 Operating Funds for the purpose of repairs and 
alterations
BA54 Minor Repair and Alterations BA80 Reimbursable Work Authorization
BA55 Major Repair and Alterations
ESPC Energy Savings Performance Contract including 
utility projects

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Short narrative of any major accessibility/ABAAS compliance issues. 
❏ Provide sketches and additional narrative explaining the key accessibility issues signiﬁcantly 
impacting the concept design, such as:  Site placement, Accessible route challenges, Program 
requirements signiﬁcantly impacted (e.g. - facility serving a high number of people with 
disabilities).
❏ For alterations and renovations projects, provide short narrative on accessible path of travel 
obligations resulting from changes to primary function areas (ABAAS F202.4).  
❏ For addition type projects, describe the additional access modiﬁcations required for the 
existing facility (ABAAS F202.2).  For these alteration and addition requirements, explain the 
budgetary impact and aﬀect on the overall scope of the project.
❏ Provide a statement outlining proposed methods to manage the observed and expected 
changes in climate, based on the criteria in the statement of work (SOW) and the climate proﬁle 
information provided by GSA.  
❏ Identify project climate protection levels (CPLs) - outcome-focused, performance-based criteria 
that informed the POR and other project criteria/speciﬁcations and include a simple phased 
adaptation plan. 
❏ Include the proposed method of documentation for each project design milestone to track that 
the design is able to adapt to changing conditions and include the thresholds to monitor the 
asset. 
❏ A response template is available for use. The design team may use an alternate format but 
must include the content in the GSA template.
❏ Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Narrative for each of the design alternatives 
❏ Compare and contrast the O&M beneﬁts and challenges.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Provide list of applicable codes
❏ Provide the P100 matrix with performance tiers identiﬁed
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ Reality Capture documentation (for an existing building, or historic site, and if required by 
scope) - e.g. Laser Scans, existing conditions model, 360 photos, etc.
❏ Source models to coordinate geolocation/geocoding of site and model orientation

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Short sustainable strategy narrative for each design concept. Include LEED, energy (including 
EUI target), water, waste, and guiding principles.
❏ Identify a preliminary LEED certiﬁcation goal, including level and certiﬁcation system. Address 
LEED achievement plans in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Energy Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Water Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ N/A
❏ Consider GSA's 2021 Guiding Principles Checklist. Mention Guiding Principles compliance plan 
in Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide initial energy usage intensity (EUI) design target. GSA's Energy Use Target Guidance 
can help streamline calculations.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide short narrative of site's context regarding walkability, proximity to neighborhood 
amenities, access to transit, and other pedestrian linkages around and through the site. 
❏ Provide graphics and short narrative to describe site's community planning context, with regard 
to land use, economic development, urban design, relevant history, etc. and how that context 
informs the concept.  
❏ Summarize consultation with local oﬃcials (to include names of stakeholders consulted, 
meeting minutes, and whether the parties consulted appear to represent the array of local 
demographics and opinions or whether further outreach to additional groups is needed) and 
outline plans for further consultation.  
❏ Highlight relative merits or challenges presented by the various concepts. 
❏ Provide brief zoning and design guideline analysis of site and surroundings.  
❏ Discuss any uncertainties that the proposed concept would align with local requirements.  Note 
that local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that have a 
direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure.
❏ Provide narrative that identiﬁes potential areas inside and outside the building that would be 
suitable for shared public use (incl. after hours). Highlight any signiﬁcant challenges or 
opportunities to create such spaces.
❏ Provide a short narrative and preliminary supportive diagrams on each design concept 
approach that clearly demonstrates site and landscape approach at a design scale.
❏ Each design has considered SITES and how this will be achieved.  Provide basic information on 
the components and relationship of the spatial layout strategy.
❏ Demonstrate compliance w/ federal stormwater law, EISA section 438 (Sustainable Sites 
Section 3.3/ 6 points).
❏ Each design has considered the overall site water balance and how that will be preserved 
and/or enhanced through the various proposals.
❏ Each design has considered the overall vegetation approach and how water required for 
irrigation will be harvested from non potable sources.
❏ Each design has considered the surface parking requirements of the project program and 
provided a spatial approach that meets speciﬁc criteria identiﬁed in P100.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability.
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. 
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ All major spaces are identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program by division or areas.
❏ Provide the project objectives relative to the scope.
❏ Plans identifying support spaces with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to 
the program
❏ Mechanical rooms and service spaces are of suﬃcient size and quantity to accommodate all 
required equipment; consider maintenance/installation/removal of equipment.
❏ N/A
❏ Short narrative on each design concept. Include basic calculations showing all assumptions.
❏ Three (3) overall building concept designs including drawings, BIM, renderings & photos.  
Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ All support spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program
❏ Interior facilities (restrooms, breakrooms, etc.) are suﬃcient to comfortably accommodate 
maximum occupant load.
❏ Show a reasonable vertical proﬁle that will allow for systems integration.
❏ Floor-to-ﬂoor heights are suﬃcient to accommodate any utilities/cabling/above ceiling 
requirements.
❏ Overall exterior design is in keeping with speciﬁc program requirements by project; exterior is 
easy to maintain.
❏ Show a reasonable representation of all of the exterior planes to include materiality and 
fenestration; describe the design intent for the enclosure system(s): (barrier wall, cavity wall, 
curtain wall, rain screen, etc.).
❏ N/A
❏ Provide an electronic massing model on a common base, for each design scheme. No 
fenestration. 
❏ Show that no major obvious deﬁciencies are present in the design. Document any deﬁciencies 
or waivers required.
❏ Interior and exterior architectural features are code compliant
❏ N/A
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Prepare narrative that summarizes design loads.
❏ Provide geotechnical report.  Provide minutes from report recommendations discussion with 
GSA structural engineer, landscape architect, and architect.
❏ N/A
❏ Identify any special materials or potential construction methods that are planned or could 
potentially be required.
❏ Narrative describing a minimum of 3 alternatives schemes/materials (including superstructure 
and foundations) to be considered.
❏ Narrative describing anticipated content of calculations including any special requirements that 
involve unusual features of the design or complex analysis methods.
❏ N/A
❏ Narrative that identiﬁes historic status and related potential constraints
❏ Narrative summarizing anticipated physical security requirements and standards. Include FSL 
information from FSC.
❏ Narrative identifying project site characteristics and civil design challenges
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Narrative summarizing primary structural and facade attachments to the exterior of the building 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Describe at least three HVAC Concepts for the proposed designs.
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals
❏ Describe the Tiers to be used in the Mechanical Design.
❏ Identify mechanical spaces.
❏ Develop all base assumptions.
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Description of the water reduction goals
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals (such as solar hot water)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Show basic location of mechanical/electrical rooms
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
❏ Design team ﬁre protection engineer must provide a narrative regarding the applicable codes 
and standards, and special requirements referenced in P100 that relate to the site and the 
proposed occupancy use.
❏ Construction, protection, egress facilities, and occupancy features necessary to minimize 
danger to life, property, and mission continuity from the eﬀects of ﬁre, including smoke, heat, 
and toxic gases. adherence to all applicable codes and standards, and special requirements 
referenced in P100.
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from Customer Agency Design Guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Narrative addressing treatment of historic property on sites acquired for new construction, 
visual impact of new construction on adjoining historic property, planned mitigation for aﬀected 
archeological resources,  treatment of preservation zones in GSA-controlled historic buildings. 
Consult Regional Historic Preservation Oﬃcer and Building Preservation Plan.
❏ N/A
❏ Assess potential for archeological artifacts before site acquisition and before initiating design 
for work requiring ground disturbance on federally controlled property. Consult Regional 
Historic Preservation Oﬃcer regarding 106 compliance requirements.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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CD - 65%
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative of accessibility strategy addressing accessible routes, toilet rooms, ramps, traﬃc 
conﬂicts, pedestrian crossings, changes in grade and locations of accessible parking and 
drop-oﬀs, signage and main entrance identiﬁcation and visibility.  For any unique/speciality 
spaces (courtrooms, assembly, exhibit, etc.), address key access issues including number of 
accessible spaces. 
❏ Alterations/additions: Describe  accessibility barriers technically infeasible (as deﬁned by 
ABAAS) to remedy  and alternatives to provide access.  
❏ Historic Preservation: Identify any ABAAS exceptions, the reasoning for it, and likelihood for 
concurrence by the appropriate historic preservation oﬃcer or council.  
❏ Diagrams and drawings: 
❏ Site - Proposed accessible routes for pedestrians from proposed accessible surface parking 
locations, drop-oﬀ and public transit to front entrance to include locations of ramps, curb cuts 
and viewability as applicable.
❏ Building - Proposed accessible routes for pedestrians from main entrances and proposed 
accessible in-building parking locations, to elevator lobbies, accessible bathrooms and primary 
function spaces as applicable.
❏ Highlight areas where accessibility may conﬂict with other building systems/components.  Cite 
local codes and restrictions in addition to ABAAS.
❏ If the POR is updated, then update the climate statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and 
changes. Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Reﬁne the O&M Narrative submission for the chosen alternative from the previous submission. 
❏ Submit Operational Excellence Concept checklist.
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Provide list of applicable codes.
❏ Provide assessment of hazardous materials
❏ Update the P100 matrix.
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ Reality Capture documentation (for an existing building, or historic site, and if required by 
scope) - e.g. Laser Scans, existing conditions model, 360 photos, etc.)
❏ Source models to coordinate geolocation/geocoding of site and model orientation

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Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Narrative detailing the integrated design process, the design's sustainability strategy, and 
technologies that are expected to help achieve building performance
❏ Draft LEED scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points that are unlikely or not 
applicable 
❏ Narrative describing type and size of renewable energy generating equipment, if any, planned 
for the project.  Identify any infrastructure for post-project additional renewable installation, or 
any plans for more renewables to be added post-project.
❏ Narrative describing any water net zero strategies
❏ Describe strategy for managing waste in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative. Identify 
appropriate space for waste net zero activities in the drawings.
❏ Complete GSA's Guiding Principles Checklist. Ensure project scope meets their requirements to 
be on track for compliance.
❏ Develop a Design Performance Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Narrative describing daylight, view and glare strategy including initial calculations to meet 
Designing for Daylight
❏ Provide initial LCC for equipment that use energy or water.

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Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide additional detail of site's context, as appropriate, to properly evaluate the concept.
❏ Include graphics and narrative to provide additional detail for the site's community planning 
context, as appropriate, to properly evaluate the concept and its ability to align with local 
planning, design, and development goals.
❏ Provide additional details of zoning and design guideline analysis of site and surroundings, as 
appropriate, to evaluate the concept.
❏ Provide additional details for shared public use, as appropriate, to evaluate the concept.
❏ Extended narrative and supporting diagrams describing the site layout spatial design approach.
❏ Include all critical site relationships both architectural and non architectural, site hydrology and 
circulation systems, all critical design spot elevations (including adjacent landscape) ﬁnished 
ﬂoor elevations, and all discrete spatial site features being proposed.  
❏ Critical areas depicting the landscape should be provided including an illustrative plan, critical 
illustrative sections, and critical landscape architectural renderings that depict the design 
character and quality of the proposal.
❏ SITES scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points not applicable. 
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points are identiﬁed for 
the project.  
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with P100 for Parking Field design have been 
explored. 
❏ Each approach provides a rough order of magnitude assessment of total parking stalls 
proposed, impact and relationship to site hydrology and architectural layout, and a diagram 
legend with the overall paved surface being proposed relative to the total parking provided.  
❏ All vegetation required for Parking Field design are calculated and located within the Parking 
Field as per the design requirement.
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with EISA section 438 and SITES Credit 3.3- for 6 
points are identiﬁed for the project and site systems are diagrammed.  
❏ A separate brief submission is required to demonstrate compliance with EISA section 438.  Any 
potential project divergence from following the intent of the Federal Law needs to be raised to 
the full client team at this time and consultation with Project Management staﬀ and National 
Subject Matter experts needs to begin in earnest.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed insulation types and considerations
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. Proposed designs are readily 
achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of 
maintenance or life cycle durability.  
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance. 
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance. 

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Drawings should include at a minimum: entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways, elevators, work 
areas, special spaces, mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers, and service 
spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. 
❏ Building elevations and sections labeling most important spaces and showing ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor 
heights and other critical dimensions and elevations.
❏ N/A
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms and loading dock/access
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms and loading dock/access
❏ Extended narrative and further developed calculations.  Calculations must refer to code, 
paragraph of code used, standards, and text books used for speciﬁc portion of calculation.
❏ Reﬁnement of selected concept, additional detail in drawings and BIM model  
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concept to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ All support spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program
❏ Interior facilities (restrooms, breakrooms, etc.) are suﬃcient to comfortably accommodate 
maximum occupant load
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Floor and Roof Elevations, Labeled
❏ Elevations of major public spaces
❏ Interior design for major public spaces aligns with building architectural requirements
❏ Provide an electronic massing model to give a sense of the design including materiality and 
fenestration.
❏ N/A
❏ Identify public vs. private areas, identify paths of travel.
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative.  List design loads on schematic plans.
❏ Narrative addressing alternative foundation approaches including beneﬁts, challenges and 
relative costs associated for each approach
❏ Narrative addressing potential vibration issues associated with selected structural scheme
❏ Update narrative.  Provide schematic plans showing location of innovative materials and notes 
for special construction methods.
❏ Update narrative identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternatives.  Provide schematic 
plans showing recommended approach.
❏ Coordinate project calculation package requirements with GSA Structural Engineer.  Update 
narrative.
❏ N/A
❏ Update historic narrative.
❏ Update narrative, including FSL designation.  Identify special requirements on schematic plans.
❏ Update civil narrative.  Provide schematic site plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Provide schematic drawings showing locations.  
❏ Update narrative and schematic drawings. Existing structures - identify concealed structural 
conditions that require probes or non-destructive testing, anchor pull test, steel coupon tests, 
concrete cores, etc,

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Concept Development
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Comparison of the three mechanical systems and equipment for the selected design
❏ Criteria used for Energy Analysis of each of the three systems
❏ Identify how Tier criteria is used in each of the three options
❏ Reﬁned Rough order of Magnitude for each of the three choices
❏ Major mechanical equipment layed out in the mechanical spaces for each of the three 
concepts. 
❏ Preliminary Equipment Schedules
❏ Apply Base Assumptions to each of the 3 mechanical concepts
❏ Provide a dew point analysis
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

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Concept Development
Final Concept
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Domestic cold water
❏ Domestic hot water
❏ Sanitary systems
❏ Storm drainage
❏ Irrigation
❏ Proposed building zoning and major piping runs
❏ Locations of proposed plumbing ﬁxtures and equipment
❏ Rough order of magnitude water consumption calculations
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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Concept Development
Final Concept
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Stacking, basic room sizes, and locations of major equipment
❏ N/A
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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Concept Development
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Sustainability
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Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Concept Development
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's design philosophy regarding courtroom spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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CD - 65%
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative with each submission) - narrative, photos, 
drawings explaining preservation design issues and proposed solutions. See Appendix A for 
report outline template.
❏ Show existing major site utilities. 
❏ Archeological compliance submittals in accordance with 106 consultation terms for projects 
involving ground disturbance - coordinate with RHPO

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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Lead designer's architectural design philosophy is in keeping with GSA's philosophies and 
values
❏ Provide a statement of design philosophy and how lead designer expects to collaborate with 
artists on this project.  
❏ N/A

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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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Concept Development
Final Concept
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Reﬁned narrative of accessibility strategy with diagrams and drawings explaining the key 
issues.  
❏ Show primary accessible path of travel to include relevant elements including bathrooms, 
drinking fountains, entrance doorways.  
❏ Show all required clearances of accessible routes to include widths of corridors, non complying 
projections, ﬂoor transitions, lighting and clear ﬂoor areas at all doors along route.
❏ Provide ﬁnalized Concept statement. If the POR is updated, then update the climate statement 
to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement. 
❏ Narrative discussing plans for exterior operations and maintenance (window washing, 
relamping, etc.)
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  Provide a list of any 
outstanding substantive comments that have not been resolved.
❏ Provide narrative statement that the proposed design will comply with the applicable codes. 
❏ Safety narrative including hazardous materials, fall protection, and arc ﬂash requirements. 
❏ Updated P100 matrix with statement that the proposed design will comply with P100 and the 
performance tiers.  
❏ List any approved waivers. 
❏ Design BIM of Final Design Concept demonstrating that the Final Design Concept aligns with 
the building program.  Final Concept model contains all SDM data  for all spaces/rooms.
❏ IFC File export from Design BIM
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated- Initial COBie 
Spreadsheet
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ Conceptual Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)
❏ Final Concept O&M Narrative, Operational Excellence Checklist submission.   

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Clearly identify sustainable design strategies on the drawings.
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement.
❏ Finalized description of renewables planned for the project. 
❏ Identify location and amount of any renewable equipment planned for post-project addition.
❏ Finalized water strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings.
❏ Finalized waste strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings.
❏ Update Guiding Principles Checklist if/as appropriate.
❏ Develop Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Energy consumption calculations and analysis
❏ Finalize narrative and calculations showing compliance with Designing for Daylight.
❏ Provide detailed LCC for equipment that use energy or water

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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4 - CMC
SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide ﬁnal analysis of the concept's status with regard to P100 sustainable location standards, 
including transit access and walkability.
❏ Provide ﬁnal narrative on site's relation to local planning context and how the proposed design 
responds to local goals. 
❏ Highlight any outstanding uncertainties or opportunities that require further consultation or 
analysis. 
❏ Per P100, local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure; the concept package must clarify any 
relevant areas that have not yet resolved relevant issues.
❏ Provide ﬁnal zoning analysis. Describe status of local review and comment.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.  
❏ For relevant interior assembly or other spaces, denote design strategy and estimated 
occupancy capacities for various uses.  
❏ For exterior spaces, describe design strategy to support both passive and programmed uses, 
including estimated site seating capacities.
❏ All site strategies are clearly shown and identiﬁed within the drawings and further developed 
from the second peer review stage with all peer review commentary responded to.
❏ Update SITES scorecard showing enough points achievable to meet contracted requirement 
and all possible points that require owner operational commitments are identiﬁed.
❏ Narrative and drawing material required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.3- 
for 6 points are prepared and submitted.
❏ Draft materials required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points..
❏ Narrative and drawings with requisite calculations, including permeable and impermeable area, 
number of parking stalls, number of trees required and proposed, and sustainable features 
such as bioﬁltration areas, level spreaders, inﬁltration chambers, etc.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ Describe quantity, type(s), size(s), and complexity of proposed mock-ups.
❏ Describe rooﬁng type. Indicate roof slopes and drain locations. Indicate type and extents of fall 
protection. Indicate means of safe suspended access. 
❏ Describe air barrier types. 
❏ Proposed insulation types and considerations. Compare design performance model to design 
EUI.
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. 
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability.  
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance. 
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance. 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Continued development of selected concept. Include demolition plans, ﬂoor plans showing: 
Work areas, lobbies, corridors, entrances, stairways, elevators, special spaces, and service 
spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. 
❏ Oﬃce areas must show proposed layouts down to the oﬃce level of detail.  
❏ Verify the integration between the approved program and the building concept is achievable, in 
tabular form, including net, usable and gross SF
❏ N/A
❏ Drawing and narrative indicating plan for accessing and maintaining equipment, including 
clearance requirements for maintenance, operation, and removal
❏ Indicate distance and travel path from/to freight elevators and loading dock; include size & 
weight of equipment. 
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms loading dock. Provide analysis of loading 
dock in narrative format, along with any pertinent calculations.
❏ Further reﬁnement of narrative and calculations, including acoustical calculations for envelope, 
interior walls/ﬂoors/ceilings, mechanical and electrical equipment.  Heat transfer in building 
envelope, toilet ﬁxture count, illumination/daylighting/glare, elevator analysis, loading dock 
analysis
❏ Further reﬁnement of selected concept
❏ Floor plans, elevations showing fenestration, exterior materials, cast shadows
❏ Interior elevations of major spaces, building sections showing adequate space for all systems 
❏ Color renderings, physical model to convey the architectural intent of the design 
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ Description of interior ﬁnish materials, with detailed explanation for public spaces
❏ Identify millwork locations on plan. 
❏ Show proposed furniture locations on plan. Indicate ALL critical dimensions for ABAAS and 
egress.
Section Continues (next page)

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❏ Interior conditions (noise, temperature, etc.) will contribute to occupant comfort at maximum 
occupant load levels
❏ Identify areas that require acoustical solutions. Provide acoustical solution concepts, i.e., sound 
masking, ceiling treatments, and wall treatments.
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ Floorplan showing open oﬃce and enclosed oﬃce area/layout & typical workstation design 
intent
❏ Oﬃce areas comply with GSA's Space Utilization Benchmark and that the integration between 
the approved program and the building concept is achievable (this is also dependent on the 
tenant)
❏ Toilet ﬁxture count analysis
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Elevations of major building facades; List of exterior materials proposed (provide samples upon 
request) 
❏ Color renderings showing major public spaces (as deﬁned by PM at the start of the project) 
from diﬀerent vantage points
❏ Realistic electronic model of ﬁnal concept
❏ Code analysis
❏ Identify public vs. private areas, identify paths of travel
Section Continues (previous page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative with recommended preferred foundation approach with supporting 
information.  Show foundations on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative, prepare preliminary calculations and include information on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.  Provide preliminary calculations verifying major member 
depths.
❏ Final analysis and calculations narrative
❏ N/A
❏ Final historic narrative
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans, including FSL designation.  Provide preliminary 
calculations verifying size of forced protection structural elements.
❏ Final civil narrative and schematic plans
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Final narrative and schematic drawings. Existing structures - identify concealed structural 
conditions that require probes or non-destructive testing, anchor pull test, steel coupon tests, 
concrete cores, etc.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Concept narrative to include:
❏ Indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied 
conditions
❏ Ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under occupied, 
24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Equipment capacities, weights, sizes, and power requirements
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation systems for each major 
functional space
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation control strategies for each air 
handling system under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Fuel and utility requirements
Proposed system showing:
❏ Extent of existing HVAC to be removed if applicable
❏ Identiﬁcation of spaces for mechanical equipment
❏ Air ﬂow riser diagrams representing supply, return, outside air, and exhaust systems
❏ Water ﬂow riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems
❏ Preliminary building heating and cooling load calculations including U-value calculations, room 
and zone inputs and summaries
❏ Preliminary indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Preliminary ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under 
occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Psychrometric calculations for HVAC systems at full load and partial loads. (Partial loads at 50% 
and 25%, and unoccupied periods)
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including make-up water for HVAC systems
❏ Fuel consumption estimates
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Evaluation of alternate sources for preheating of domestic water (solar or heat recovery)
Update previous drawings to include:
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Water Flow Riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems in the mechanical room(s) and 
throughout the building
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including domestic water and irrigation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ Preliminary one-line for facility service entrance through to main switchgear/switchboard and 
emergency/standby distribution
❏ Further development of stacking, room sizes, equipment loading paths and locations of major 
equipment
❏ Approximate service size calculation + generators + onsite generation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
Narrative description of:
❏ The building's proposed construction features
❏ Means of egress system
❏ Water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems
❏ Non water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems
❏ Smoke control systems
❏ Fire alarm and emergency communication system
❏ Fire service access elevators (if applicable)
❏ Occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable)
Drawings (Floor Plans) showing: 
❏ Equipment spaces for ﬁre protection systems (ﬁre pump, ﬁre command center, etc.) 
❏ Fire protection water supplies, ﬁre hydrant locations, ﬁre apparatus access roads, and ﬁre lanes
❏ N/A
❏ Code analysis

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❏ Demonstrate that the project is developing on-budget.
❏ VM- List of cost-saving items that would collectively reduce the project cost to approximately 
10% below budget
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate- Executive Summary
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analysis- Basis of estimate, rationale, assumptions, and market analysis as required 
in the P-120 
❏ Cost Plan Update- GSA Reports 3473, 3474
❏ Cost Estimate- Summary Reports (ASTM UNIFORMAT II and CSI MasterFormat formats as 
applicable)
❏ Cost Estimate- Detail line item cost reports
❏ Cost Estimate- Detail line item cost reports
❏ Cost Estimate- Provide separate estimates for phased work, or bid alternates/options.
❏ QC Review- Verify that the ﬁnal concept can be constructed within the project budget.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops-due with each submission)
❏ Report, Narrative, Photographs and Drawings detailing building size, location, materials, design, 
condition, and preservation design concepts.  See Design Guidelines for detailed information 
and more information on requirements. 
❏ N/A

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1 - DBB
Construction Type
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Submittal Matrix
DELIVERY METHODS
The submittal matrix is provided to document the baseline submittal 
requirements for the four project delivery methods and funding 
codes.  
Project teams must still provide the standard of care for a fully 
constructible set of documents.  
This matrix identiﬁes items that GSA requires to validate that the 
project is moving forward while meeting the requirements of P100. 
Additional submittal requirements may be included in the project 
contract.
Design Bid Build
1
Design / Build
2
Design / Build / Bridging
3
Construction Manager as 
Constructor
4
CONCEPT PHASE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
START
END
Post-Award 
Concept
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Pre-Award 
Concept
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Final
Concept
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
CD Final
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 
80, ESPC)
CD 95% 
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
CD 65%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Design 
Development 100%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
BA51 New Construction
BA61 Operating Funds for the purpose of repairs and 
alterations
BA54 Minor Repair and Alterations BA80 Reimbursable Work Authorization
BA55 Major Repair and Alterations
ESPC Energy Savings Performance Contract including 
utility projects

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
General Information
Discipline
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Pre-Award Concept Design: Phase II Offeror Technical Proposal Submission (BA 51, 55)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative overview of any major accessibility/ABAAS compliance issues for each concept
❏ Provide sketches and additional narrative explaining the key accessibility issues signiﬁcantly 
impacting the concept design (site placement, accessible route challenges, program 
requirements signiﬁcantly impacted such as facility serving a high number of people with 
disabilities). 
❏ For alterations and renovations projects, provide narrative on accessible path of travel 
obligations resulting from changes to primary function areas (ABAAS F202.4). 
❏ For addition type projects, describe the additional access modiﬁcations required for the 
existing facility (ABAAS F202.2). 
❏ For these alteration and addition requirements, explain the budgetary impact and aﬀect on the 
overall scope of the project.
❏ Provide a statement outlining proposed methods to manage the observed and expected 
changes in climate, based on the criteria in the statement of work (SOW) and the climate proﬁle 
information provided by GSA. 
❏ Identify project climate protection levels (CPLs) - outcome-focused, performance-based criteria 
that informed the POR and other project criteria/speciﬁcations and include a simple phased 
adaptation plan. 
❏ Include the proposed method of documentation for each project design milestone to track that 
the design is able to adapt to changing conditions and include the thresholds to monitor the 
asset. A response template is available for use. 
❏ The design team may use an alternate format but must include the content in the GSA 
template. 
❏ Provide an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Narrative for each of the alternatives. Address 
the O&M beneﬁts, challenges, and estimated LCC.
❏ Submit Operational Excellence Concept Checklist
❏ N/A
❏ Provide list of applicable codes and compliance narrative.
❏ Provide assessment of hazardous materials.
❏ Provide the P100 matrix with performance tiers identiﬁed.
❏ Source models for concept validation

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Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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Pre-Award Concept Design: Phase II Offeror Technical Proposal Submission (BA 51, 55)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Short sustainable strategy narrative for each design concept. Include LEED, energy (including 
EUI target), water, waste, and guiding principles.
❏ Identify a preliminary LEED certiﬁcation goal, including level and certiﬁcation system. Address 
LEED achievement plans in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Energy Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Water Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ N/A
❏ Achieve LEED BD+C silver or better, and consider GSA's 2021 Guiding Principles Checklist. 
Mention Guiding Principles compliance plan in Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide initial energy usage intensity (EUI) design target. GSA's Energy Use Target Guidance 
can help streamline calculations.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide short narrative of site's context regarding walkability, proximity to neighborhood 
amenities, access to transit, and other pedestrian linkages around and through the site. 
❏ Provide graphics and short narrative to describe site's community planning context, with regard 
to land use, economic development, urban design, relevant history, etc. and how that context 
informs the concept.  
❏ Summarize consultation with local oﬃcials (to include names of stakeholders consulted, 
meeting minutes, and whether the parties consulted appear to represent the array of local 
demographics and opinions or whether further outreach to additional groups is needed) and 
outline plans for further consultation.  
❏ Highlight relative merits or challenges presented by the various concepts. 
❏ Provide brief zoning and design guideline analysis of site and surroundings.  
❏ Discuss any uncertainties that the proposed concept would align with local requirements.  
❏ Note that local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure.
❏ Provide narrative that identiﬁes potential areas inside and outside the building that would be 
suitable for shared public use (including after hours). 
❏ Highlight any signiﬁcant challenges or opportunities to create such spaces.
❏ Provide a short narrative and preliminary supportive diagrams on each design concept 
approach that clearly demonstrates site and landscape approach at a design scale.
❏ Each design has considered SITES and how this will be achieved.  
❏ Provide basic information on the components and relationship of the spatial layout strategy.
❏ Brief narrative and/or annotated site plan describing overall site water balance and how that will 
be preserved and/or enhanced through the various proposals
❏ Brief narrative and/or annotated site plan describing overall vegetation approach and how 
water required for irrigation will be harvested from non potable sources
❏ Brief narrative and/or annotated site plan describing surface parking requirements of the 
project program and provided a spatial approach that meets speciﬁc criteria identiﬁed in the 
P100 Facility Standard.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability  
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ All major spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program by division or areas
❏ Project objectives and scope. Area of work plans. 
❏ Plans identifying support spaces with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to 
the program
❏ Mechanical rooms and service spaces are of suﬃcient size and quantity to accommodate all 
required equipment; consider maintenance/installation/removal of equipment.
❏ N/A
❏ Short narrative on design concept. Include summary sheet of calculations showing all 
assumptions, applicable codes and standards referenced, and conclusions.
❏ Calculations should include engineering sketches.
❏ An overall building concept designs including drawings, BIM, renderings & photos  
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Section Continues (next page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
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4 - CMC
Sustainability
OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ All support spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program
❏ Interior facilities (restrooms, breakrooms, etc.) are suﬃcient to comfortably accommodate 
maximum occupant load
❏ Show a reasonable vertical proﬁle/section that will allow for systems integration
❏ Floor-to-ﬂoor heights are suﬃcient to accommodate any utilities/cabling/above ceiling 
requirements
❏ Show a reasonable representation of all of the exterior planes to include materiality and 
fenestration; describe the design intent for the enclosure system(s): (barrier wall, cavity wall, 
curtain wall, rain screen, etc.).
❏ Overall exterior design is in keeping with speciﬁc program requirements by project; exterior is 
easy to maintain
❏ N/A
❏ Provide an electronic massing model to give a sense of the design including materiality and 
fenestration.
❏ Show that no major obvious deﬁciencies are present in the design. 
❏ Document any deﬁciencies or waivers required.
❏ Interior and exterior architectural features are code compliant
❏ N/A
Section Continues (previous page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
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4 - CMC
Sustainability
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Prepare narrative that summarizes design loads.
❏ Provide geotechnical report.  
❏ Provide minutes from report recommendations discussion with GSA structural engineer.
❏ N/A
❏ Identify any special materials or potential construction methods that are planned or could 
potentially be required.
❏ Narrative describing a minimum of 3 alternatives schemes/materials (including superstructure 
and foundations) to be considered
❏ Narrative describing anticipated content of calculations including any special requirements that 
involve unusual features of the design or complex analysis methods
❏ N/A
❏ Narrative that identiﬁes historic status and related potential constraints
❏ Narrative summarizing anticipated physical security requirements and standards 
❏ Include FSL information from FSC.
❏ Narrative identifying project site characteristics and civil design challenges
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Narrative summarizing primary structural and facade attachments to the exterior of the building

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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4 - CMC
Sustainability
Pre-Award Concept Design: Phase II Offeror Technical Proposal Submission (BA 51, 55)
NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Describe at least three HVAC Concepts for the proposed designs,
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals
❏ Describe the Tiers to be used in the Mechanical Design.
❏ Identify mechanical spaces.
❏ Develop all base assumptions.
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
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4 - CMC
Sustainability
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Description of the water reduction goals
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals (such as solar hot water)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Show basic location of mechanical/electrical rooms.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
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4 - CMC
Sustainability
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ Design team ﬁre protection engineer must provide a narrative regarding the applicable codes 
and standards, and special requirements referenced in P100 that relate to the site and the 
proposed occupancy use.
❏ Construction, protection, egress facilities, and occupancy features necessary to minimize 
danger to life, property, and mission continuity from the eﬀects of ﬁre, including smoke, heat, 
and toxic gases. adherence to all applicable codes and standards, and special requirements 
referenced in P100.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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4 - CMC
Sustainability
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept Design: Phase II Offeror Technical Proposal Submission (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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Sustainability
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Narrative addressing treatment of historic property on sites acquired for new construction, 
visual impact of new construction on adjoining historic property, planned mitigation for aﬀected 
archeological resources,  treatment of preservation zones in GSA-controlled historic buildings
❏ Consult Regional Historic Preservation Oﬃcer and Building Preservation Plan.
❏ N/A
❏ Assess potential for archeological artifacts before site acquisition and before initiating design 
for work requiring ground disturbance. 
❏ On federally controlled property-consult Regional Historic Preservation Oﬃcer regarding 106 
compliance requirements.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Pre-Award Concept
Project Phase
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Discipline
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Lead designer's architectural design philosophy is in keeping with GSA's philosophies and 
values
❏ Provide documentation of the deviations from the P100 (if applicable) along with reasons for 
deviation
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
General Information
Discipline
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Sustainability
ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative overview of any major accessibility and ABAAS compliance issues for each concept.   
Provide sketches and additional narrative explaining the key accessibility issues signiﬁcantly 
impacting the concept design (site placement, accessible route challenges, program 
requirements signiﬁcantly impacted such as facility serving a high number of people with 
disabilities). 
❏ For alterations and Narrative of accessibility strategy addressing accessible routes, toilet 
rooms, ramps, traﬃc conﬂicts, pedestrian crossings, changes in grade and locations of 
accessible parking and drop-oﬀs, signage and main entrance identiﬁcation and visibility.  For 
any unique/speciality spaces (courtrooms, assembly, exhibit, etc.), address key access issues 
including number of accessible spaces. 
❏ Alterations/additions: Describe  accessibility barriers technically infeasible (as deﬁned by 
ABAAS) to remedy  and alternatives to provide access.  
❏ Historic Preservation: Identify any ABAAS exceptions, the reasoning for it, and likelihood for 
concurrence by the appropriate historic preservation oﬃcer or council.  projects, provide 
narrative on accessible path of travel obligations resulting from changes to primary function 
areas (ABAAS F202.4).  For addition type projects, describe the additional access modiﬁcations 
required for the existing facility (ABAAS F202.2).  For these alteration and addition 
requirements, explain the budgetary impact and aﬀect on the overall scope of the project.  
❏ Provide ﬁnalized Concept statement. If the POR is updated, then update the statement to 
reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and 
reference in the statement. 
❏ Reﬁne the O&M Narrative.
❏ Submit Operational Excellence Concept Checklist.
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Provide list of applicable codes and compliance narrative.  
❏ Safety narrative including hazardous materials, fall protection, and arc ﬂash requirements. 
❏ Update the P100 matrix.
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ Source Models
❏ IFC model translations 
❏ Updated spatial validation / calculations
❏ Updated COBie Spreadsheet (Concept information)
❏ Updated Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Narrative detailing the integrated design process, the design's sustainability strategy, and 
technologies that are expected to help achieve building performance
❏ Draft LEED scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points that are unlikely or not 
applicable. 
❏ Narrative describing type and size of renewable energy generating equipment, if any, planned 
for the project.  Identify any infrastructure for post-project additional renewable installation, or 
any plans for more renewables to be added post-project.
❏ Narrative describing any water net zero strategies
❏ Describe strategy for managing waste in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative. Identify 
appropriate space for waste net zero activities in the drawings.
❏ Complete GSA's Guiding Principles Checklist. Ensure project scope meets their requirements to 
be on track for compliance.
❏ Develop a Design Performance Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Narrative describing daylight, view and glare strategy including initial calculations to meet 
Designing for Daylight
❏ Provide initial LCC for equipment that use energy or water.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide additional detail, as appropriate, to properly evaluate the concept.
❏ Include graphics and narrative to provide additional detail, as appropriate, to properly evaluate 
the concept and its ability to align with local planning, design, and development goals.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.
❏ Extended narrative and supporting diagrams describing the site layout spatial design approach, 
including all critical site relationships both architectural and non architectural, site hydrology 
and circulation systems, all critical design spot elevations (including adjacent landscape) 
ﬁnished ﬂoor elevations, and all discrete spatial site features being proposed 
❏ Critical areas depicting the landscape should be provided including an illustrative plan, critical 
illustrative sections, and critical landscape architectural renderings that depict the design 
character and quality of the proposal
❏ SITES scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points not applicable 
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with EISA section 438 and SITES Credit 3.3- for 6 
points are identiﬁed for the project and site systems are diagrammed.  
❏ A separate brief submission is required to demonstrate compliance with EISA section 438.  Any 
potential project divergence from following the intent of the Federal Law needs to be raised to 
the full client team at this time and consultation with Project Management staﬀ and National 
Subject Matter experts needs to begin in earnest.
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points are identiﬁed for 
the project.  
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with the P100 Facility Standard for Parking Field 
Design have been explored. Each approach provides a rough order of magnitude assessment 
of total parking stalls proposed, impact and relationship to site hydrology and architectural 
layout, and a diagram legend with the overall paved surface being proposed relative to the total 
parking provided.  All vegetation required for Parking Field design are calculated and located 
within the Parking Field as per the design requirement.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience. 
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed insulation types and considerations
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. 
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance. 
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance. 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Drawings should include at a minimum: entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways, elevators, work 
areas, special spaces, mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers, and service 
spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. 
❏ Building elevations and sections labeling most important spaces and showing ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor 
heights and other critical dimensions and elevations.
❏ N/A
❏ Floorplans of mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms and loading dock/access
❏ Extended narrative and further developed calculations
❏ Calculations must refer to code, paragraph of code used, standards, and text books used for 
speciﬁc portion of calculation.
❏ Reﬁnement of selected concept, additional detail in drawings and BIM model.  Compare net, 
usable and gross SF of design concept to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Section Continues (next page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Floor and Roof Elevations, Labeled
❏ Elevations of major public spaces
❏ Interior design for major public spaces aligns with building architectural requirements
❏ Provide an electronic massing model on a common base, for each design scheme. No 
fenestration. 
❏ N/A
❏ Identify public vs. private areas, identify paths of travel.
Section Continues (previous page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative.  List design loads on schematic plans.
❏ Narrative addressing alternative foundation approaches including beneﬁts, challenges and 
relative costs associated for each approach
❏ Narrative addressing potential vibration issues associated with selected structural scheme
❏ Update narrative.  Provide schematic plans showing location of innovative materials and notes 
for special construction methods.
❏ Update narrative identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternatives.  Provide schematic 
plans showing recommended approach.
❏ Coordinate project calculation package requirements with GSA Structural Engineer.  Update 
narrative.
❏ N/A
❏ Update narrative.
❏ Update narrative, including FSL designation.  Identify special requirements on schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative.  Provide schematic site plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative.  Provide schematic drawings showing locations.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Comparison of the three mechanical systems and equipment for the selected design
❏ Criteria used for Energy Analysis of each of the three systems
❏ Identify how Tier criteria is used in each of the three options
❏ Reﬁned Rough order of Magnitude for each of the three choices
❏ Major mechanical equipment layed out in the mechanical spaces for each of the three concepts
❏ Preliminary Equipment Schedules
❏ Apply Base Assumptions to each of the 3 mechanical concepts.
❏ Provide a dew point analysis.
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Domestic cold water
❏ Domestic hot water
❏ Sanitary systems
❏ Storm drainage
❏ Irrigation
❏ Proposed building zoning and major piping runs
❏ Locations of proposed plumbing ﬁxtures and equipment
❏ Rough order of magnitude water consumption calculations
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏  Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Stacking, basic room sizes, and locations of major equipment
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Sustainability
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative with each submission) - narrative, photos, 
drawings explaining preservation design issues and proposed solutions. See Appendix A for 
report outline template.
❏ Existing major site utilities
❏ Archeological compliance submittals in accordance with 106 consultation terms for projects 
involving ground disturbance - coordinate with RHPO

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
Pre-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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4 - CMC
ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Lead designer's architectural design philosophy is in keeping with GSA's philosophies and 
values
❏ Provide a statement of design philosophy and how lead designer expects to collaborate with 
artists on this project.  
❏ N/A

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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Reﬁned narrative of accessibility strategy with diagrams and drawings explaining the key issues
❏ Show primary accessible path of travel to include relevant elements including bathrooms, 
drinking fountains, entrance doorways.
❏ Show all required clearances of accessible routes to include widths of corridors, non complying 
projections, ﬂoor transitions, lighting and clear ﬂoor areas at all doors along route.
❏ Submit revised statement to reﬂect development of design. If the POR is updated, then update 
the statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Final Concept O&M Narrative, Operational Excellence Checklist submission   
❏ Narrative discussing plans for exterior operations and maintenance (window washing, 
relamping, etc.)
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Provide a list of any outstanding substantive comments that have not been resolved.
❏ Provide list of applicable codes and compliance narrative.
❏ Safety narrative including hazardous materials, fall protection, and arc ﬂash requirements.  
❏ Updated P100 matrix with statement that the proposed design will comply with P100 and the 
performance tiers.  
❏ List any approved waivers. 
❏ Design BIM of Final Design Concept demonstrating that the Final Design Concept aligns with 
the building program 
❏  Final Concept model contains all SDM data  for all spaces/rooms.
❏ IFC File export from Design BIM
❏ Initial COBie Spreadsheet
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ Updated Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)

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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Clearly identify sustainable design strategies on the drawings.
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement.
❏ Finalized description of renewables planned for the project
❏ Identify location and amount of any renewable equipment planned for post-project addition.
❏ Finalized water strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings
❏ Finalized waste strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings
❏ Update Guiding Principles Checklist if/as appropriate.
❏ Develop Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Energy consumption calculations and analysis
❏ Finalize narrative and calculations showing compliance with Designing for Daylight.
❏ Provide detailed LCC for equipment that use energy or water.

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Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide ﬁnal analysis of the concept's status with regard to P100 sustainable location standards, 
incl. transit access and walkability.
❏ Provide ﬁnal narrative on site's relation to local planning context and how the proposed design 
responds to local goals. 
❏ Highlight any outstanding uncertainties or opportunities that require further consultation or 
analysis. 
❏ Per P100, local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure; the concept package must clarify any 
relevant areas that have not yet resolved relevant issues.
❏ Provide ﬁnal zoning analysis. Describe status of local review and comment.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept. 
❏  For relevant interior assembly or other spaces, denote design strategy and estimated 
occupancy capacities for various uses. 
❏  For exterior spaces, describe design strategy to support both passive and programmed uses, 
including estimated site seating capacities.
❏ All site strategies are clearly shown and identiﬁed within the drawings and further developed 
from the second peer review stage with all peer review commentary responded to.
❏ Update SITES scorecard showing enough points achievable to meet contracted requirement 
and all possible points that require owner operational commitments are identiﬁed.
❏ Narrative and drawing material required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.3- 
for 6 points are prepared and submitted.
❏ Draft materials required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points.
❏ Narrative and drawings with requisite calculations, including permeable and impermeable area, 
number of parking stalls, number of trees required and proposed, and sustainable features 
such as bioﬁltration areas, level spreaders, inﬁltration chambers, etc.

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏  Draft PRELIMINARY Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Plan.
❏  Identify any testing required to address risk inherent in the design intent. 
❏ Describe mockup types required to develop consensus for the design intent and/or prove 
system performance.
❏ Describe quantity, type(s), size(s), and complexity of proposed mock-ups.
❏ Describe rooﬁng type.
❏ Indicate roof slopes and drain locations.
❏ Indicate type and extents of fall protection. 
❏ Indicate means of safe suspended access. 
❏ Describe air barrier types. 
❏ Proposed insulation types and considerations 
❏ Compare design performance model to design EUI.
❏ Describe fenestration types.
❏ Describe approach to below-grade waterprooﬁng.
❏ Describe approaches to fall protection and safe suspended access. 

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Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Continued development of selected concept. Include demolition plans, ﬂoor plans showing: 
Work areas, lobbies, corridors, entrances, stairways, elevators, special spaces, and service 
spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. Oﬃce areas 
must show proposed layouts down to the oﬃce level of detail.  
❏ Verify the integration between the approved program and the building concept is achievable, in 
tabular form, including net, usable and gross SF.
❏ N/A
❏ Drawing and narrative indicating plan for accessing and maintaining equipment, including 
clearance requirements for maintenance, operation, and removal
❏  Indicate distance and travel path from/to freight elevators and loading dock; include size & 
weight of equipment. 
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms loading dock
❏ Provide analysis of loading dock in narrative format, along with any pertinent calculations.
❏ Further reﬁnement of narrative and calculations.  Including acoustical calculations for envelope, 
interior walls/ﬂoors/ceilings, mechanical and electrical equipment.  Heat transfer in building 
envelope, toilet ﬁxture count, illumination/daylighting/glare, elevator analysis, loading dock 
analysis
❏ Further reﬁnement of selected concept 
❏ Floor plans, elevations showing fenestration, exterior materials, cast shadows
❏ Interior elevations of major spaces, building sections showing adequate space for all systems
❏ Color renderings, physical model to convey the architectural intent of the design
❏  Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ Description of interior ﬁnish materials, with detailed explanation for public spaces
❏ Identify millwork locations on plan. 
❏ Show proposed furniture locations on plan. 
❏ Indicate ALL critical dimensions for ABAAS and egress.
Section Continues (next page)

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ Floorplan showing open oﬃce and enclosed oﬃce area/layout & typical workstation design 
intent
❏ Oﬃce areas comply with GSA's Space Utilization Benchmark and that the integration between 
the approved program and the building concept is achievable (this is also dependent on the 
tenant)
❏ Toilet ﬁxture count analysis
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Elevations of major building facades
❏ List of exterior materials proposed (provide samples upon request) 
❏ Color renderings showing major public spaces (as deﬁned by PM at the start of the project) 
from diﬀerent vantage points
❏ Electronic model of ﬁnal concept
❏ Code analysis
❏ N/A
Section Continues (previous page)
❏ Interior conditions (noise, temperature, etc.) will contribute to occupant comfort at maximum 
occupant load levels
❏ Identify areas that require acoustical solutions. Provide acoustical solution concepts, i.e., sound 
masking, ceiling treatments, and wall treatments.

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
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Sustainability
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative with recommended preferred foundation approach with supporting 
information.  
❏ Show foundations on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative, prepare preliminary calculations and include information on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.  
❏ Provide preliminary calculations verifying major member depths.
❏ Final narrative
❏ N/A
❏ Final narrative
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans, including FSL designation.  
❏ Provide preliminary calculations verifying size of forced protection structural elements.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative and schematic drawings.

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
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Architecture / Interiors
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Mechanical
Plumbing
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Fire Protection
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Historic Preservation
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Sustainability
NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Concept narrative to include:
❏ Indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied 
conditions
❏ Ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under occupied, 
24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Equipment capacities, weights, sizes, and power requirements
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation systems for each major 
functional space
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation control strategies for each air 
handling system under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Fuel and utility requirements
Proposed system showing:
❏ Extent of existing HVAC to be removed if applicable
❏ Identiﬁcation of spaces for mechanical equipment
❏ Air ﬂow riser diagrams representing supply, return, outside air, and exhaust systems
❏ Water ﬂow riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems
❏ Preliminary building heating and cooling load calculations including U-value calculations, room 
and zone inputs and summaries
❏ Preliminary indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Preliminary ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under 
occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Psychrometric calculations for HVAC systems at full load and partial loads. (Partial loads at 50% 
and 25%, and unoccupied periods)
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including make-up water for HVAC systems
❏ Fuel consumption estimates
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Evaluation of alternate sources for preheating of domestic water (solar or heat recovery)
Update previous drawings to include:
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Water Flow Riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems in the mechanical room(s) and 
throughout the building
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including domestic water and irrigation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ Preliminary one-line for facility service entrance through to main switchgear/switchboard and 
emergency/standby distribution
❏ Further development of stacking, room sizes, equipment loading paths and locations of major 
equipment
❏ Approximate service size calculation + generators + onsite generation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ Narrative description of the building's proposed construction features, means of egress system, 
water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems, non water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems, smoke 
control systems, ﬁre alarm and emergency communication system, ﬁre service access elevators 
(if applicable), occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable), etc.
Drawings (Floor Plans) showing: 
❏ Equipment spaces for ﬁre protection systems (ﬁre pump, ﬁre command center, etc.) 
❏ Fire protection water supplies, ﬁre hydrant locations, ﬁre apparatus access roads, and ﬁre lanes
❏ N/A
❏ Code analysis

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate- Executive Summary
❏ Supporting Analysis- Basis of estimate, rationale, assumptions, and market analysis as required 
in the P-120 
❏ Cost Plan Update- GSA Reports 3473, 3474
❏ Cost Estimate- Summary Reports (ASTM UNIFORMAT II and CSI MasterFormat formats as 
applicable)
❏ Cost Estimate- Detail line item cost reports
❏ Code Analysis
❏ Cost Estimate- Provide separate estimates for phased work, or bid alternates/options.
❏ Demonstrate that the project is developing on-budget.
❏ VM- List of cost-saving items that would collectively reduce the project cost to approximately 
10% below budget
❏ QC Review- Verify that the ﬁnal concept can be constructed within the project budget.

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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Sustainability
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops-due with each submission)
❏ Report, Narrative, Photographs and Drawings detailing building size, location, materials, design, 
condition, and preservation design concepts.  See Design Guidelines for detailed information 
and more information on requirements. 
❏ N/A

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Pre-Award Concept
Final Concept
Post-Award Concept
Post-Award Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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DELIVERY METHODS
The submittal matrix is provided to document the baseline submittal 
requirements for the four project delivery methods and funding 
codes.  
Project teams must still provide the standard of care for a fully 
constructible set of documents.  
This matrix identiﬁes items that GSA requires to validate that the 
project is moving forward while meeting the requirements of P100. 
Additional submittal requirements may be included in the project 
contract.
Design / Build
2
Design / Build / Bridging
3
Construction Manager as 
Constructor
4
Design Bid Build
1
CONCEPT PHASE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
START
END
Final
Concept
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Concept
Development
(BA 51, 55)
Preliminary 
Concept 
(BA 51, 55)
Offeror’s Tech 
Proposal
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
CD Final
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 
80, ESPC)
CD 95% 
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
CD 65%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Design 
Development 100%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
BA51 New Construction
BA61 Operating Funds for the purpose of repairs and 
alterations
BA54 Minor Repair and Alterations BA80 Reimbursable Work Authorization
BA55 Major Repair and Alterations
ESPC Energy Savings Performance Contract including 
utility projects

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DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative overview of any major accessibility/ABAAS compliance issues for each concept   
❏ Provide sketches and additional narrative explaining the key accessibility issues signiﬁcantly 
impacting the concept design (site placement, accessible route challenges, program 
requirements signiﬁcantly impacted such as facility serving a high number of people with 
disabilities). 
❏ For alterations and renovations projects, provide narrative on accessible path of travel 
obligations resulting from changes to primary function areas (ABAAS F202.4).  For addition type 
projects, describe the additional access modiﬁcations required for the existing facility (ABAAS 
F202.2).  For these alteration and addition requirements, explain the budgetary impact and 
aﬀect on the overall scope of the project.  
❏ Provide a statement outlining proposed methods to manage the observed and expected 
changes in climate, based on the criteria in the statement of work (SOW) and the climate proﬁle 
information provided by GSA. 
❏ Identify project climate protection levels (CPLs) - outcome-focused, performance-based criteria 
that informed the POR and other project criteria/speciﬁcations and include a simple phased 
adaptation plan. 
❏ Include the proposed method of documentation for each project design milestone to track that 
the design is able to adapt to changing conditions and include the thresholds to monitor the 
asset.
❏ A response template is available for use. The design team may use an alternate format but 
must include the content in the GSA template. 
❏ Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Narrative for each of the alternatives. Compare and 
contrast the O&M beneﬁts, challenges, and estimated LCC of each alternative.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Provide list of applicable codes.
❏ Provide the P100 matrix with performance tiers identiﬁed.
❏ BIM Execution Plan update
❏ Reality Capture documentation (for an existing building, or historic site, and if required by 
scope) - e.g. Laser Scans, existing conditions model, 360 photos, etc.)
❏ Source models to coordinate geolocation/geocoding of site and model orientation

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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Short sustainable strategy narrative for each design concept. Include LEED, energy (including 
EUI target), water, waste, and guiding principles.
❏ Identify a preliminary LEED certiﬁcation goal, including level and certiﬁcation system. 
❏ Address LEED achievement plans in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Energy Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Water Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ N/A
❏ Achieve LEED BD+C silver or better, and consider GSA's 2021 Guiding Principles Checklist. 
Mention Guiding Principles compliance plan in Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide initial energy usage intensity (EUI) design target. GSA's Energy Use Target Guidance 
can help streamline calculations.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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General Information
SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide short narrative of site's context regarding walkability, proximity to neighborhood 
amenities, access to transit, and other pedestrian linkages around and through the site. 
❏ Provide graphics and short narrative to describe site's community planning context, with regard 
to land use, economic development, urban design, relevant history, etc. and how that context 
informs the concept.  
❏ Summarize consultation with local oﬃcials (to include names of stakeholders consulted, 
meeting minutes, and whether the parties consulted appear to represent the array of local 
demographics and opinions or whether further outreach to additional groups is needed) and 
outline plans for further consultation. 
❏  Highlight relative merits or challenges presented by the various concepts. 
❏ Provide brief zoning and design guideline analysis of site and surroundings.  
❏ Discuss any uncertainties that the proposed concept would align with local requirements. 
❏  Note that local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure.
❏ Provide narrative that identiﬁes potential areas inside and outside the building that would be 
suitable for shared public use (incl. after hours). Highlight any signiﬁcant challenges or 
opportunities to create such spaces.
❏ Provide a short narrative and preliminary supportive diagrams on each design concept 
approach that clearly demonstrates site and landscape approach at a design scale.
❏ Each design has considered SITES and how this will be achieved.  Provide basic information on 
the components and relationship of the spatial layout strategy.
❏ Each design has considered the overall site water balance and how that will be preserved 
and/or enhanced through the various proposals.
❏ Each design has considered the overall vegetation approach and how water required for 
irrigation will be harvested from non potable sources.
❏ Each design has considered the surface parking requirements of the project program and 
provided a spatial approach that meets speciﬁc criteria identiﬁed in the P100 Facility Standard.

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Final Concept
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. Proposed designs are readily 
achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of 
maintenance or life cycle durability.  
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Concept Development
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Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
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Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
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General Information
APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Approved Program and Adjacencies
❏ General Information
❏ Building and Service Spaces
❏ Design Narrative & Calculations
❏ Three (3) overall building concept designs including drawings, BIM, renderings & photos 
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Section Continues (next page)
❏ Mechanical rooms and service spaces are of suﬃcient size and quantity to accommodate all 
required equipment; consider maintenance/installation/removal of equipment.

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Concept Development
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Preliminary Concept (BA 51, 55)
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2 - DB
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Sustainability
Urban Development
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ All support spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program
❏ Interior facilities (restrooms, breakrooms, etc.) are suﬃcient to comfortably accommodate 
maximum occupant load
❏ Show a reasonable vertical proﬁle that will allow for systems integration.
❏ Floor-to-ﬂoor heights are suﬃcient to accommodate any utilities/cabling/above ceiling 
requirements
❏ Show a reasonable representation of all of the exterior planes to include materiality and 
fenestration; describe the design intent for the enclosure system(s): (barrier wall, cavity wall, 
curtain wall, rain screen, etc.).
❏ Overall exterior design is in keeping with speciﬁc program requirements by project; exterior is 
easy to maintain
❏ N/A
❏ Provide an electronic massing model to give a sense of the design including materiality and 
fenestration.
❏ Show that no major obvious deﬁciencies are present in the design. 
❏ Document any deﬁciencies or waivers required.
❏ Interior and exterior architectural features are code compliant
❏ N/A
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Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
Discipline
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Prepare narrative that summarizes design loads.
❏ Provide geotechnical report.  
❏ Provide minutes from report recommendations discussion with GSA structural engineer.
❏ N/A
❏ Identify any special materials or potential construction methods that are planned or could 
potentially be required.
❏ Narrative describing a minimum of three (3) alternatives schemes/materials (including 
superstructure and foundations) to be considered
❏ Narrative describing anticipated content of calculations including any special requirements that 
involve unusual features of the design or complex analysis methods
❏ N/A
❏ Narrative that identiﬁes historic status and related potential constraints
❏ Narrative summarizing anticipated physical security requirements and standards. Include FSL 
information from FSC.
❏ Narrative identifying project site characteristics and civil design challenges
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Narrative summarizing primary structural and facade attachments to the exterior of the building

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
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General Information
NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Describe at least three HVAC Concepts for the proposed designs.
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals
❏ Describe the Tiers to be used in the Mechanical Design.
❏ Identify mechanical spaces.
❏ Develop all base assumptions.
❏ N/A

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Concept Development
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Description of the water reduction goals
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals (such as solar hot water)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Show basic location of mechanical/electrical rooms.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ Design team ﬁre protection engineer must provide a narrative regarding the applicable codes 
and standards, and special requirements referenced in P100 that relate to the site and the 
proposed occupancy use.
❏ Construction, protection, egress facilities, and occupancy features necessary to minimize 
danger to life, property, and mission continuity from the eﬀects of ﬁre, including smoke, heat, 
and toxic gases. adherence to all applicable codes and standards, and special requirements 
referenced in P100.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
Plumbing
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Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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General Information
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
Discipline
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Urban Development
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

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Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Preliminary Concept (BA 51, 55)
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Narrative addressing treatment of historic property on sites acquired for new construction, 
visual impact of new construction on adjoining historic property, planned mitigation for aﬀected 
archeological resources,  treatment of preservation zones in GSA-controlled historic buildings. 
Consult Regional Historic Preservation Oﬃcer and Building Preservation Plan.
❏ BIM used as required per contract, or as otherwise agreed, to support Section 106 compliance. 
These uses may inﬂuence earlier phases in laser scanning, photogrammetry, 
photo-documentation and the inclusion of this information in the modelling eﬀort.
❏ Assess potential for archeological artifacts before site acquisition and before initiating design 
for work requiring ground disturbance on federally controlled property-consult Regional Historic 
Preservation Oﬃcer regarding 106 compliance requirements.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Preliminary Concept
Project Phase
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Preliminary Concept (BA 51, 55)
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4 - CMC
General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative of accessibility strategy addressing accessible routes, toilet rooms, ramps, traﬃc 
conﬂicts, pedestrian crossings, changes in grade and locations of accessible parking and 
drop-oﬀs, signage and main entrance identiﬁcation and visibility.  For any unique/speciality 
spaces (courtrooms, assembly, exhibit, etc.), address key access issues including number of 
accessible spaces. 
❏ Alterations/additions: Describe  accessibility barriers technically infeasible (as deﬁned by 
ABAAS) to remedy  and alternatives to provide access.  
❏ Historic Preservation: Identify any ABAAS exceptions, the reasoning for it, and likelihood for 
concurrence by the appropriate historic preservation oﬃcer or council.  
❏ Diagrams and drawings: 
❏ Site - Proposed accessible routes for pedestrians from proposed accessible surface parking 
locations, drop-oﬀ and public transit to front entrance to include locations of ramps, curb cuts 
and viewability as applicable
❏ Building - Proposed accessible routes for pedestrians from main entrances and proposed 
accessible in-building parking locations, to elevator lobbies, accessible bathrooms and primary 
function spaces as applicable.
❏ Highlight areas where accessibility may conﬂict with other building systems/components.  Cite 
local codes and restrictions in addition to ABAAS
❏ At each subsequent phase of the design development, if the POR is updated, then update the 
statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. Identify strategies and elements in the 
drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Reﬁne the O&M Narrative submission for the chosen alternative from the previous submission.   
❏ Submit Operational Excellence Concept Checklist.
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ N/A
❏ Update the P100 matrix.
❏ BIM Execution Plan update
❏ Source Models
❏ IFC model translations 
❏ Modeled spatial validation / calculations
❏ Division 1 Speciﬁcations Sections on BIM

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Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Narrative detailing the integrated design process, the design's sustainability strategy, and 
technologies that are expected to help achieve building performance.
❏ Draft LEED scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points that are unlikely or not 
applicable. 
❏ Narrative describing type and size of renewable energy generating equipment, if any, planned 
for the project
❏ Identify any infrastructure for post-project additional renewable installation, or any plans for 
more renewables to be added post-project.
❏ Narrative describing any water net zero strategies
❏ Describe strategy for managing waste in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Identify appropriate space for waste net zero activities in the drawings.
❏ Complete GSA's Guiding Principles Checklist. Ensure project scope meets their requirements to 
be on track for compliance.
❏ Develop a Design Performance Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Narrative describing daylight, view and glare strategy including initial calculations to meet 
Designing for Daylight
❏ N/A
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Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide additional detail, as appropriate, to properly evaluate the concept.
❏ Include graphics and narrative to provide additional detail, as appropriate, to properly evaluate 
the concept and its ability to align with local planning, design, and development goals.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.
❏ Extended narrative and supporting diagrams describing the site layout spatial design approach, 
including all critical site relationships both architectural and non architectural, site hydrology 
and circulation systems, all critical design spot elevations (including adjacent landscape) 
ﬁnished ﬂoor elevations, and all discrete spatial site features being proposed. 
❏  Critical areas depicting the landscape should be provided including an illustrative plan, critical 
illustrative sections, and critical landscape architectural renderings that depict the design 
character and quality of the proposal.
❏ SITES scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points not applicable. 
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with EISA section 438 and SITES Credit 3.3- for 6 
points are identiﬁed for the project and site systems are diagrammed.  
❏ A separate brief submission is required to demonstrate compliance with EISA section 438.  Any 
potential project divergence from following the intent of the Federal Law needs to be raised to 
the full client team at this time and consultation with Project Management staﬀ and National 
Subject Matter experts needs to begin in earnest.
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points are identiﬁed for 
the project.  
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with the P100 Facility Standard for Parking Field 
design have been explored. Each approach provides a rough order of magnitude assessment 
of total parking stalls proposed, impact and relationship to site hydrology and architectural 
layout, and a diagram legend with the overall paved surface being proposed relative to the total 
parking provided.  
❏ All vegetation required for Parking Field design are calculated and located within the Parking 
Field as per the design requirement.
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Plumbing
Electrical
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General Information
ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability
❏  List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. Proposed designs are readily 
achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of 
maintenance or life cycle durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance
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❏ Plans identifying support spaces with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to 
the program
❏ Mechanical rooms and service spaces are of suﬃcient size and quantity to accommodate all 
required equipment; consider maintenance/installation/removal of equipment
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
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Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ All major spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program by division or areas
❏ Project objectives and scope. Area of work plans. 
❏ N/A
❏ Short narrative on each design concept. Include summary sheet of calculations showing all 
assumptions, applicable codes and standards referenced, and conclusions. 
❏ Calculations should include engineering sketches.
❏ Reﬁnement of selected concept, additional detail in drawings and BIM model 
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concept to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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Construction Type
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Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Floor and Roof Elevations, Labeled
❏ Elevations of major public spaces
❏ Interior design for major public spaces aligns with building architectural requirements
❏ Provide an electronic massing model on a common base, for each design scheme. No 
fenestration. 
❏ N/A
❏ Identify public vs. private areas, identify paths of travel.
Section Continues (previous page)
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative. 
❏ List design loads on schematic plans.
❏ Narrative addressing alternative foundation approaches including beneﬁts, challenges and 
relative costs associated for each approach
❏ Narrative addressing potential vibration issues associated with selected structural scheme
❏ Update narrative. 
❏ Provide schematic plans showing location of innovative materials and notes for special 
construction methods.
❏ Update narrative identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternatives.  
❏ Provide schematic plans showing recommended approach.
❏ Coordinate project calculation package requirements with GSA Structural Engineer.  
❏ Update narrative.
❏ N/A
❏ Update narrative.
❏ Update narrative, including FSL designation. 
❏ Identify special requirements on schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative.  
❏ Provide schematic site plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative.  
❏ Provide schematic drawings showing locations.
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Comparison of the three mechanical systems and equipment for the selected design
❏ Criteria used for Energy Analysis of each of the three systems
❏ Identify how Tier criteria is used in each of the three options
❏ Reﬁned Rough order of Magnitude for each of the three choices
❏ Describe at least three HVAC Concepts for the proposed designs.
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals
❏ Describe the Tiers to be used in the Mechanical Design.
❏ Apply Base Assumptions to each of the 3 mechanical concepts.
❏ Provide a dew point analysis.
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Domestic cold water
❏ Domestic hot water
❏ Sanitary systems
❏ Storm drainage
❏ Irrigation
❏ Proposed building zoning and major piping runs
❏ Locations of proposed plumbing ﬁxtures and equipment
❏ Rough order of magnitude water consumption calculations
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Stacking, basic room sizes, and locations of major equipment
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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3 - DB Bridging
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
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Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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3 - DB Bridging
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA’s Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom Spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative with each submission) - narrative, photos, 
drawings explaining preservation design issues and proposed solutions. See Appendix A for 
report outline template
❏ Existing major site utilities 
❏ Archeological compliance submittals in accordance with 106 consultation terms for projects 
involving ground disturbance - coordinate with RHPO
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Concept Development (BA 51, 55)
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Lead designer's architectural design philosophy is in keeping with GSA's philosophies and 
values
❏ Provide a statement of design philosophy and how lead designer expects to collaborate with 
artists on this project.  
❏ N/A
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❏ Reﬁned narrative of accessibility strategy with diagrams and drawings explaining the key issues 
❏ Show primary accessible path of travel to include relevant elements including bathrooms, 
drinking fountains, entrance doorways.  
❏ Show all required clearances of accessible routes to include widths of corridors, non complying 
projections, ﬂoor transitions, lighting and clear ﬂoor areas at all doors along route.
DB package and deliverables should be tailor to the speciﬁcs of the project and DB approach. the 
list below is a suggestion of needs:
❏ Design BIM of Final Design Concept demonstrating that the Final Design Concept aligns with 
the building program.  Final Concept model contains SDM data  for all spaces/rooms if bridging 
used as proof of spatial design.
❏ Bidding model for procurement purposes / bidding release - model stripped of details that 
would prevent transfer of design risk to design-build contractor
❏ IFC File export from Design BIM -record IFC 
❏ Concept COBie Spreadsheet - if Bridging used to prove out mechanical performance of design 
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ updated Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required as part of bridging design)
❏ BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report validating Model contains all CDX attributes and 
appropriate design data : helpful if model is transferred to DB team for use. 
❏ Final 3D Design Coordination Report 
❏ Final Division 1 Speciﬁcations Sections on BIM
Construction Type
Project Phase
General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Provide ﬁnalized Concept statement. If the POR is updated, then update the statement to 
reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement. 
❏ Final Concept O&M Narrative, Operational Excellence Checklist submission.   
❏ Narrative discussing plans for exterior operations and maintenance (window washing, 
relamping, etc.)
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Provide a list of any outstanding substantive comments that have not been resolved.
❏ Provide narrative statement that the proposed design will comply with the applicable codes.
❏ Provide assessment of any hazardous materials.  
❏ Updated P100 matrix with statement that the proposed design will comply with P100 and the 
performance tiers 
❏ List any approved waivers. 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Clearly identify sustainable design strategies on the drawings.
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement
❏ Finalized description of renewables planned for the project
❏ Identify location and amount of any renewable equipment planned for post-project addition.
❏ Finalized water strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings
❏ Finalized waste strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings
❏ Update Guiding Principles Checklist if/as appropriate.
❏ Develop Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Energy consumption calculations and analysis
❏ Finalize narrative and calculations showing compliance with Designing for Daylight.
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide ﬁnal analysis of the concept's status with regard to P100 sustainable location standards, 
including transit access and walkability.
❏ Provide ﬁnal narrative on site's relation to local planning context and how the proposed design 
responds to local goals. 
❏ Highlight any outstanding uncertainties or opportunities that require further consultation or 
analysis. 
❏ Per P100, local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure; the concept package must clarify any 
relevant areas that have not yet resolved relevant issues.
❏ Provide ﬁnal zoning analysis. Describe status of local review and comment.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept. 
❏  For relevant interior assembly or other spaces, denote design strategy and estimated 
occupancy capacities for various uses.  
❏ For exterior spaces, describe design strategy to support both passive and programmed uses, 
including estimated site seating capacities.
❏ All site strategies are clearly shown and identiﬁed within the drawings and further developed 
from the second peer review stage with all peer review commentary responded to.
❏ Update SITES scorecard showing enough points achievable to meet contracted requirement 
and all possible points that require owner operational commitments are identiﬁed.
❏ Narrative and drawing material required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.3- 
for 6 points are prepared and submitted
❏ Draft materials required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points
❏ Narrative and drawings with requisite calculations, including permeable and impermeable area, 
number of parking stalls, number of trees required and proposed, and sustainable features 
such as bioﬁltration areas, level spreaders, inﬁltration chambers, etc.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Draft PRELIMINARY Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Plan. 
❏ Identify any testing required to address risk inherent in the design intent.
❏ Describe mockup type(s) required to develop consensus for the design intent and/or prove 
system performance. 
❏ Describe quantity, type(s), size(s), and complexity of required mock-ups.
❏ Describe rooﬁng type(s). Indicate roof slopes and drain locations. 
❏ Indicate type and extents of fall protection. 
❏ Indicate means of safe suspended access. 
❏ Establish requirements for air barriers.
❏ Establish requirements for thermal barriers.
❏ Establish requirements for fenestration types. 
❏ Establish requirements for below-grade waterprooﬁng.
❏ Establish requirements for fall protection and safe suspended access. 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Drawings should include at a minimum: entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways, elevators, work 
areas, special spaces, mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers, and service 
spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. 
❏ Building elevations and sections labeling most important spaces and showing ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor 
heights and other critical dimensions and elevations.
❏ N/A
❏ Floorplans of mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms and loading dock/access
❏ Extended narrative and further developed calculations.  Calculations must refer to code, 
paragraph of code used, standards, and text books used for speciﬁc portion of calculation.
❏ Further reﬁnement of selected concept.  Floor plans, elevations showing fenestration, exterior 
materials, cast shadows. 
❏  Interior elevations of major spaces, building sections showing adequate space for all systems 
❏ Color renderings, physical model to convey the architectural intent of the design  
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ Description of interior ﬁnish materials, with detailed explanation for public spaces
❏ Identify millwork locations on plan. 
❏ Show proposed furniture locations on plan. Indicate ALL critical dimensions for ABAAS and 
egress.
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ Floorplan showing open oﬃce and enclosed oﬃce area/layout & typical workstation design 
intent
❏ Oﬃce areas comply with GSA’s Space Utilization Benchmark and that the integration between 
the approved program and the building concept is achievable (this is also dependent on the 
tenant)
❏ Interior conditions (noise, temperature, etc.) will contribute to occupant comfort at maximum 
occupant load levels
❏ Identify areas that require acoustical solutions. Provide acoustical solution concepts, i.e., sound 
masking, ceiling treatments, and wall treatments.
❏ Toilet ﬁxture count analysis
❏ N/A
❏ Elevations of major building facades; List of exterior materials proposed (provide samples upon 
request) 
❏ Color renderings showing major public spaces (as deﬁned by PM at the start of the project) 
from diﬀerent vantage points
❏ Electronic model of ﬁnal concept
❏ Code analysis
❏ N/A
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GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative with recommended preferred foundation approach with supporting 
information.  
❏ Show foundations on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative, prepare preliminary calculations and include information on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.  
❏ Provide preliminary calculations verifying major member depths.
❏ Final narrative
❏ N/A
❏ Final narrative
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans, including FSL designation.  
❏ Provide preliminary calculations verifying size of forced protection structural elements.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative and schematic drawings.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Concept narrative to include:
❏ Indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied 
conditions
❏ Ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under occupied, 
24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Equipment capacities, weights, sizes, and power requirements
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation systems for each major 
functional space
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation control strategies for each air 
handling system under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Fuel and utility requirements
Proposed system showing:
❏ Extent of existing HVAC to be removed if applicable
❏ Identiﬁcation of spaces for mechanical equipment
❏ Air ﬂow riser diagrams representing supply, return, outside air, and exhaust systems
❏ Water ﬂow riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems
❏ Preliminary building heating and cooling load calculations including U-value calculations, room 
and zone inputs and summaries-
❏ Preliminary indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Preliminary ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under 
occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Psychrometric calculations for HVAC systems at full load and partial loads. (Partial loads at 50% 
and 25%, and unoccupied periods)
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including make-up water for HVAC systems
❏ Fuel consumption estimates
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Evaluation of alternate sources for preheating of domestic water (solar or heat recovery)
Update previous drawings to include:
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Water Flow Riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems in the mechanical room(s) and 
throughout the building
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including domestic water and irrigation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ Preliminary one-line for facility service entrance through to main switchgear/switchboard and 
emergency/standby distribution
❏ Further development of stacking, room sizes, equipment loading paths and locations of major 
equipment
❏ Approximate service size calculation + generators + onsite generation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ Narrative description of the building's proposed construction features, means of egress system, 
water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems, non water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems, smoke 
control systems, ﬁre alarm and emergency communication system, ﬁre service access elevators 
(if applicable), occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable), etc.
Drawings Floor plans showing: 
❏ Equipment spaces for ﬁre protection systems (ﬁre pump, ﬁre command center, etc.) 
❏ Fire protection water supplies, ﬁre hydrant locations, ﬁre apparatus access roads, and ﬁre lanes
❏ N/A
❏ Code analysis

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate- Executive Summary
❏ Supporting Analysis- Basis of estimate, rationale, assumptions, and market analysis as required 
in the P-120 
❏ Cost Plan Update- GSA Reports 3473, 3474
❏ Cost Estimate- Summary Reports (ASTM UNIFORMAT II and CSI MasterFormat formats as 
applicable)
❏ Cost Estimate- Detail line item cost reports
❏ Cost Estimate- Detail line item cost reports
❏ Cost Estimate- Provide separate estimates for phased work, or bid alternates/options
❏ Demonstrate that the project is developing on-budget
❏ VM- List of cost-saving items that would collectively reduce the project cost to approximately 
10% below budget
❏ Verify that the ﬁnal concept can be constructed within the project budget

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom Spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops-due with each submission)
❏ Report, Narrative, Photographs and Drawings detailing building size, location, materials, design, 
condition, and preservation design concepts.  
❏ See Design Guidelines for detailed information and more information on requirements. 
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Concept Design Bridging Set: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Reﬁned narrative of accessibility strategy with diagrams and drawings explaining the key issues
❏ Show primary accessible path of travel to include relevant elements including bathrooms, 
drinking fountains, entrance doorways.  
❏ Show all required clearances of accessible routes to include widths of corridors, non complying 
projections, ﬂoor transitions, lighting and clear ﬂoor areas at all doors along route.
❏ Submit revised statement to reﬂect the relevant ﬁndings and changes explicitly noting the 
climate readiness elements that are included and excluded in the proposal. 
❏ If the POR is updated, then update the statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Final Concept O&M Narrative, Operational Excellence Checklist submission.   
❏ Narrative discussing plans for exterior operations and maintenance (window washing, 
relamping, etc.)
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments. 
❏  Provide a list of any outstanding substantive comments that have not been resolved.
❏ Provide narrative statement that the proposed design will comply with the applicable codes.
❏ Safety narrative including hazardous materials, fall protection, and arc ﬂash requirements.   
❏ Updated P100 matrix with statement that the proposed design will comply with P100 and the 
performance tiers
❏ List any approved waivers. 
DB package and deliverables should be tailor to the speciﬁcs of the project and DB approach. the 
list below is a suggestion of needs:
❏ Design BIM of Final Design Concept demonstrating that the Final Design Concept aligns with 
the building program.  Final Concept model contains SDM data  for all spaces/rooms if bridging 
used as proof of spatial design.
❏ Bidding model for procurement purposes / bidding release - model stripped of details that 
would prevent transfer of design risk to design-build contractor
❏ IFC File export from Design BIM -record IFC 
❏ Concept COBie Spreadsheet - if Bridging used to prove out mechanical performance of design 
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ updated Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required as part of bridging design)
❏ BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report validating Model contains all CDX attributes and 
appropriate design data : helpful if model is transferred to DB team for use. 
❏ Final 3D Design Coordination Report 
❏ Final Division 1 Speciﬁcations Sections on BIM

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Clearly identify sustainable design strategies on the drawings.
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement
❏ Finalized description of renewables planned for the project
❏ Identify location and amount of any renewable equipment planned for post-project addition.
❏ Finalized description of renewables planned for the project.
❏ Identify location and amount of any renewable equipment planned for post-project addition.
❏ Finalized waste strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings.
❏ Update Guiding Principles Checklist if/as appropriate.
❏ Develop Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Energy consumption calculations and analysis
❏ Finalize narrative and calculations showing compliance with Designing for Daylight
❏ Provide detailed LCC for equipment that use energy or water

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide ﬁnal analysis of the concept's status with regard to P100 sustainable location standards, 
incl. transit access and walkability.
❏ Provide ﬁnal zoning analysis. Describe status of local review and comment.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.  
❏ For relevant interior assembly or other spaces, denote design strategy and estimated 
occupancy capacities for various uses.  
❏ For exterior spaces, describe design strategy to support both passive and programmed uses, 
including estimated site seating capacities.
❏ All site strategies are clearly shown and identiﬁed within the drawings and further developed 
from the second peer review stage with all peer review commentary responded to.
❏ Update SITES scorecard showing enough points achievable to meet contracted requirement 
and all possible points that require owner operational commitments are identiﬁed.
❏ Narrative and drawing material required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.3- 
for 6 points are prepared and submitted.
❏ Draft materials required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points..
❏ Narrative and drawings with requisite calculations, including permeable and impermeable area, 
number of parking stalls, number of trees required and proposed, and sustainable features 
such as bioﬁltration areas, level spreaders, inﬁltration chambers, etc.
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
❏ Provide ﬁnal narrative on site's relation to local planning context and how the proposed design 
responds to local goals. 
❏ Highlight any outstanding uncertainties or opportunities that require further consultation or 
analysis. 
❏ Per P100, local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure; the concept package must clarify any 
relevant areas that have not yet resolved relevant issues.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Propose collaborative approach to developing the Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) 
Plan.
❏ Propose quantity, type(s), size(s), and complexity of mock-ups.
❏ Propose rooﬁng type(s). Indicate roof slopes and drain locations. 
❏ Indicate type and extents of fall protection. Indicate means of safe suspended access. 
❏ Propose air barriers type(s).
❏ Propose thermal barrier type(s).
❏ Propose fenestration type(s). 
❏ Propose below-grade waterprooﬁng.
❏ Propose fall protection and safe suspended access. 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
Continued development of selected concept. 
❏ Include demolition plans, ﬂoor plans showing: Work areas, lobbies, corridors, entrances, 
stairways, elevators, special spaces, and service spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. Oﬃce areas 
must show proposed layouts down to the oﬃce level of detail.  
❏ Verify the integration between the approved program and the building concept is achievable, in 
tabular form, including net, usable and gross SF
❏ N/A
❏ Drawing and narrative indicating plan for accessing and maintaining equipment, including 
clearance requirements for maintenance, operation, and removal
❏ indicate distance and travel path from/to freight elevators and loading dock; include size & 
weight of equipment. 
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms loading dock
❏ Provide analysis of loading dock in narrative format, along with any pertinent calculations.
❏ Further reﬁnement of narrative and calculations
❏ Including acoustical calculations for envelope, interior walls/ﬂoors/ceilings, mechanical and 
electrical equipment.  Heat transfer in building envelope, toilet ﬁxture count, 
illumination/daylighting/glare, elevator analysis, loading dock analysis.
❏ Further reﬁnement of selected concept 
❏ Floor plans, elevations showing fenestration, exterior materials, cast shadows
❏ Interior elevations of major spaces, building sections showing adequate space for all systems
❏ Color renderings, physical model to convey the architectural intent of the design
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ Description of interior ﬁnish materials, with detailed explanation for public spaces
❏ Identify millwork locations on plan. 
❏ Show proposed furniture locations on plan. Indicate ALL critical dimensions for ABAAS and 
egress.
Section Continues (next page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ Floorplan showing open oﬃce and enclosed oﬃce area/layout & typical workstation design 
intent
❏ Oﬃce areas comply with GSA's Space Utilization Benchmark and that the integration between 
the approved program and the building concept is achievable (this is also dependent on the 
tenant)
❏ Interior conditions (noise, temperature, etc.) will contribute to occupant comfort at maximum 
occupant load levels
❏ Identify areas that require acoustical solutions. Provide acoustical solution concepts, i.e., sound 
masking, ceiling treatments, and wall treatments.
❏ Toilet ﬁxture count analysis
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Elevations of major building facades; List of exterior materials proposed (provide samples upon 
request) 
❏ Color renderings showing major public spaces (as deﬁned by PM at the start of the project) 
from diﬀerent vantage points
❏ Electronic model of ﬁnal concept
❏ Code analysis
❏ N/A
Section Continues (previous page)

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Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative with recommended preferred foundation approach with supporting 
information.  Show foundations on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative, prepare preliminary calculations and include information on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.  Provide preliminary calculations verifying major member 
depths.
❏ Final narrative
❏ N/A
❏ Final narrative
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.  Provide preliminary calculations verifying size of forced 
protection structural elements.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative and schematic drawings.

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Concept narrative to include:
❏ Indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied 
conditions
❏ Ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under occupied, 
24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Equipment capacities, weights, sizes, and power requirements
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation systems for each major 
functional space
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation control strategies for each air 
handling system under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Fuel and utility requirements
Proposed system showing:
❏ Extent of existing HVAC to be removed if applicable
❏ Identiﬁcation of spaces for mechanical equipment
❏ Air ﬂow riser diagrams representing supply, return, outside air, and exhaust systems
❏ Water ﬂow riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems
❏ Preliminary building heating and cooling load calculations including U-value calculations, room 
and zone inputs and summaries-
❏ Preliminary indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Preliminary ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under 
occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Psychrometric calculations for HVAC systems at full load and partial loads. (Partial loads at 50% 
and 25%, and unoccupied periods)
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including make-up water for HVAC systems
❏ Fuel consumption estimates
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

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Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Evaluation of alternate sources for preheating of domestic water (solar or heat recovery)
Update previous drawings to include:
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Water Flow Riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems in the mechanical room(s) and 
throughout the building
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including domestic water and irrigation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ Preliminary one-line for facility service entrance through to main switchgear/switchboard and 
emergency/standby distribution
❏ Further development of stacking, room sizes, equipment loading paths and locations of major 
equipment
❏ Approximate service size calculation + generators + onsite generation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
Narrative description of the building's proposed:
❏ Construction features
❏ Means of egress system
❏ Water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems
❏ Non water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems
❏ Smoke control systems
❏ Fire alarm and emergency communication system
❏ Fire service access elevators (if applicable)
❏ Occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable), etc.
Drawings Floor plans showing: 
❏ Equipment spaces for ﬁre protection systems (ﬁre pump, ﬁre command center, etc.) 
❏ Fire protection water supplies, ﬁre hydrant locations, ﬁre apparatus access roads, and ﬁre lanes
❏ N/A
❏ Code Analysis

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Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate- Executive Summary
❏ Supporting Analysis- Basis of estimate, rationale, assumptions, and market analysis as required 
in the P-120.
❏ Cost Plan Update - GSA Reports 3473, 3474
❏ Cost Estimate- Summary Reports (ASTM UNIFORMAT II and CSI MasterFormat formats as 
applicable)
❏ Cost Estimate - Detail line item cost reports
❏ Code Analysis
❏ Cost Estimate - Provide separate estimates for phased work, or bid alternates/options.
❏ Demonstrate that the project is developing on-budget.
❏ VM- List of cost-saving items that would collectively reduce the project cost to approximately 
10% below budget
❏ QC Review - Verify that the ﬁnal concept can be constructed within the project budget.

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Discipline
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom Spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64

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Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops-due with each submission)
❏ Report, Narrative, Photographs and Drawings detailing building size, location, materials, design, 
condition, and preservation design concepts  
❏ See Design Guidelines for detailed information and more information on requirements. 
❏ N/A

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Construction Type
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Discipline
Best and Final: Offeror’s Technical Proposal (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Preliminary Concept
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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DELIVERY METHODS
The submittal matrix is provided to document the baseline submittal 
requirements for the four project delivery methods and funding 
codes.  
Project teams must still provide the standard of care for a fully 
constructible set of documents.  
This matrix identiﬁes items that GSA requires to validate that the 
project is moving forward while meeting the requirements of P100. 
Additional submittal requirements may be included in the project 
contract.
Design / Build
2
Design / Build / Bridging
3
Construction Manager as 
Constructor
4
Design / Bid / Build
1
CONCEPT PHASE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
START
END
Final
Concept
(BA 51, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Concept
Development
(BA 51, 55)
Preliminary 
Concept 
(BA 51, 55)
CD Final
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 
80, ESPC)
CD 95% 
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
CD 65%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 80, 
ESPC)
Design 
Development 100%
(BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
BA51 New Construction
BA61 Operating Funds for the purpose of repairs and 
alterations
BA54 Minor Repair and Alterations BA80 Reimbursable Work Authorization
BA55 Major Repair and Alterations
ESPC Energy Savings Performance Contract including 
utility projects

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Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative overview of any major accessibility/ABAAS compliance issues for each concept  
❏ Provide sketches and additional narrative explaining the key accessibility issues signiﬁcantly 
impacting the concept design (site placement, accessible route challenges, program 
requirements signiﬁcantly impacted such as facility serving a high number of people with 
disabilities). 
❏ For alterations and renovations projects, provide narrative on accessible path of travel 
obligations resulting from changes to primary function areas (ABAAS F202.4).  
❏ For addition type projects, describe the additional access modiﬁcations required for the 
existing facility (ABAAS F202.2).  
❏ For these alteration and addition requirements, explain the budgetary impact and aﬀect on the 
overall scope of the project.  
❏ Provide a statement outlining proposed methods to manage the observed and expected 
changes in climate, based on the criteria in the statement of work (SOW) and the climate proﬁle 
information provided by GSA. 
❏ Identify project climate protection levels (CPLs) - outcome-focused, performance-based criteria 
that informed the POR and other project criteria/speciﬁcations and include a simple phased 
adaptation plan.
❏ Include the proposed method of documentation for each project design milestone to track that 
the design is able to adapt to changing conditions and include the thresholds to monitor the 
asset. A response template is available for use. 
❏ The design team may use an alternate format but must include the content in the GSA 
template. 
❏ Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Narrative for each of the alternatives. Compare and 
contrast the O&M beneﬁts, challenges, and estimated LCC of each alternative.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Provide list of applicable codes
❏ Provide the P100 matrix with performance tiers identiﬁed
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ Reality Capture documentation (for an existing building, or historic site, and if required by 
scope) - e.g. Laser Scans, existing conditions model, 360 photos, etc.)
❏ Source models to coordinate geolocation/geocoding of site and model orientation

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Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
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Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Short sustainable strategy narrative for each design concept. Include LEED, energy (including 
EUI target), water, waste, and guiding principles.
❏ Identify a preliminary LEED certiﬁcation goal, including level and certiﬁcation system. 
❏ Address LEED achievement plans in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Energy Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ Provide basic information in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative explaining how Water Net Zero 
was considered.
❏ N/A
❏ Achieve LEED BD+C silver or better, and consider GSA's 2021 Guiding Principles Checklist. 
Mention Guiding Principles compliance plan in Sustainable Strategy Narrative.
❏ Provide initial energy usage intensity (EUI) design target. GSA's Energy Use Target Guidance 
can help streamline calculations.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide short narrative of site's context regarding walkability, proximity to neighborhood 
amenities, access to transit, and other pedestrian linkages around and through the site. 
❏ Provide graphics and short narrative to describe site's community planning context, with regard 
to land use, economic development, urban design, relevant history, etc. and how that context 
informs the concept.  
❏ Summarize consultation with local oﬃcials (to include names of stakeholders consulted, 
meeting minutes, and whether the parties consulted appear to represent the array of local 
demographics and opinions or whether further outreach to additional groups is needed) and 
outline plans for further consultation.  
❏ Highlight relative merits or challenges presented by the various concepts. 
❏ Provide brief zoning and design guideline analysis of site and surroundings.  
❏ Discuss any uncertainties that the proposed concept would align with local requirements. 
❏ Note that local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of systems that 
have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure.
❏ Provide narrative that identiﬁes potential areas inside and outside the building that would be 
suitable for shared public use (incl. after hours). 
❏ Highlight any signiﬁcant challenges or opportunities to create such spaces.
❏ Provide a short narrative and preliminary supportive diagrams on each design concept 
approach that clearly demonstrates site and landscape approach at a design scale.
❏ Each design has considered SITES and how this will be achieved.  
❏ Provide basic information on the components and relationship of the spatial layout strategy.
❏ Each design has considered the overall site water balance and how that will be preserved 
and/or enhanced through the various proposals.
❏ Each design has considered the overall vegetation approach and how water required for 
irrigation will be harvested from non potable sources.
❏ Each design has considered the surface parking requirements of the project program and 
provided a spatial approach that meets speciﬁc criteria identiﬁed in the P100 Facility Standard.
Sustainability

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Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate. 
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability.  
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Sustainability

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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Structural
Mechanical
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ All major spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program by division or areas
❏ Project objectives and scope. Area of work plans. 
❏ Plans identifying support spaces with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to 
the program
❏ Mechanical rooms and service spaces are of suﬃcient size and quantity to accommodate all 
required equipment; consider maintenance/installation/removal of equipment.
❏ N/A
❏ Short narrative on each design concept. Include summary sheet of calculations showing all 
assumptions, applicable codes and standards referenced, and conclusions. 
❏ Calculations should include engineering sketches.
❏ Three (3) overall building concept designs including drawings, BIM, renderings & photos 
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ All support spaces identiﬁed with appropriate adjacencies and reasonable size related to the 
program
❏ Interior facilities (restrooms, breakrooms, etc.) are suﬃcient to comfortably accommodate 
maximum occupant load
❏ Show a reasonable vertical proﬁle that will allow for systems integration.
❏ Floor-to-ﬂoor heights are suﬃcient to accommodate any utilities/cabling/above ceiling 
requirements
❏ Show a reasonable representation of all of the exterior planes to include materiality and 
fenestration; describe the design intent for the enclosure system(s): (barrier wall, cavity wall, 
curtain wall, rain screen, etc.).
❏ Overall exterior design is in keeping with speciﬁc program requirements by project; exterior is 
easy to maintain
❏ N/A
❏ Provide an electronic massing model to give a sense of the design including materiality and 
fenestration.
❏ Show that no major obvious deﬁciencies are present in the design. 
❏ Document any deﬁciencies or waivers required.
❏ Interior and exterior architectural features are code compliant
❏ N/A
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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Prepare narrative that summarizes design loads.
❏ Provide geotechnical report.  
❏ Provide minutes from report recommendations discussion with GSA structural engineer.
❏ N/A
❏ Identify any special materials or potential construction methods that are planned or could 
potentially be required.
❏ Narrative describing a minimum of 3 alternatives schemes/materials (including superstructure 
and foundations) to be considered
❏ Narrative describing anticipated content of calculations including any special requirements that 
involve unusual features of the design or complex analysis methods
❏ N/A
❏ Narrative that identiﬁes historic status and related potential constraints
❏ Narrative summarizing anticipated physical security requirements and standards 
❏ Include FSL information from FSC.
❏ Narrative identifying project site characteristics and civil design challenges
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Narrative summarizing primary structural and facade attachments to the exterior of the building
Sustainability

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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Describe at least three HVAC Concepts for the proposed designs.
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals
❏ Describe the Tiers to be used in the Mechanical Design.
❏ Identify mechanical spaces.
❏ Develop all base assumptions.
❏ N/A
Sustainability

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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Description of the water reduction goals
❏ Criteria to be used for Energy Goals (such as solar hot water)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Sustainability

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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Show basic location of mech/elec rooms
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ Design team ﬁre protection engineer must provide a narrative regarding the applicable codes 
and standards, and special requirements referenced in P100 that relate to the site and the 
proposed occupancy use.
❏ Construction, protection, egress facilities, and occupancy features necessary to minimize 
danger to life, property, and mission continuity from the eﬀects of ﬁre, including smoke, heat, 
and toxic gases. adherence to all applicable codes and standards, and special requirements 
referenced in P100.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Sustainability

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Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Sustainability

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Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64
Sustainability

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Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Narrative addressing:
❏ Treatment of historic property on sites acquired for new construction
❏ Visual impact of new construction on adjoining historic property
❏ Planned mitigation for aﬀected archeological resources
❏ Treatment of preservation zones in GSA-controlled historic buildings. 
❏ Consult Regional Historic Preservation Oﬃcer and Building Preservation Plan.
❏ N/A
❏ Assess potential for archeological artifacts before site acquisition and before initiating design 
for work requiring ground disturbance on federally controlled property-consult Regional Historic 
Preservation Oﬃcer regarding 106 compliance requirements.
Sustainability

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Final Concept
Concept Design: Preliminary Concept / First Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
General Information
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Sustainability

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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Concept Development / Second Design Review (BA 51, 55)
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Narrative of accessibility strategy addressing accessible routes, toilet rooms, ramps, traﬃc 
conﬂicts, pedestrian crossings, changes in grade and locations of accessible parking and 
drop-oﬀs, signage and main entrance identiﬁcation and visibility 
❏ For any unique/speciality spaces (courtrooms, assembly, exhibit, etc.), address key access 
issues including number of accessible spaces. 
❏ Alterations/additions: Describe  accessibility barriers technically infeasible (as deﬁned by 
ABAAS) to remedy  and alternatives to provide access.  
❏ Historic Preservation: Identify any ABAAS exceptions, the reasoning for it, and likelihood for 
concurrence by the appropriate historic preservation oﬃcer or council.  
❏ Diagrams and drawings: 
❏ Site - Proposed accessible routes for pedestrians from proposed accessible surface 
parking locations, drop-oﬀ and public transit to front entrance to include locations of 
ramps, curb cuts and viewability as applicable
❏ Building - Proposed accessible routes for pedestrians from main entrances and proposed 
accessible in-building parking locations, to elevator lobbies, accessible bathrooms and 
primary function spaces as applicable
❏ Highlight areas where accessibility may conﬂict with other building systems/components.  Cite 
local codes and restrictions in addition to ABAAS.
❏ At each subsequent phase of the design development, if the POR is updated, then update the 
statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Reﬁne the O&M Narrative submission for the chosen alternative from the previous submission.   
❏ Submit Operational Excellence Concept Checklist.
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ N/A
❏ Update the P100 matrix.
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ Reality Capture documentation (for an existing building, or historic site, and if required by 
scope) - e.g. Laser Scans, existing conditions model, 360 photos, etc.)
❏ Source models to coordinate geolocation/geocoding of site and model orientation

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CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Narrative detailing the integrated design process, the design's sustainability strategy, and 
technologies that are expected to help achieve building performance
❏ Draft LEED scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points that are unlikely or not 
applicable. 
❏ Narrative describing type and size of renewable energy generating equipment, if any, planned 
for the project
❏ Identify any infrastructure for post-project additional renewable installation, or any plans for 
more renewables to be added post-project.
❏ Narrative describing any water net zero strategies
❏ Describe strategy for managing waste in the Sustainable Strategy Narrative. 
❏ Identify appropriate space for waste net zero activities in the drawings
❏ Complete GSA's Guiding Principles Checklist. Ensure project scope meets their requirements to 
be on track for compliance.
❏ Develop a Design Performance Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Narrative describing daylight, view and glare strategy including initial calculations to meet 
Designing for Daylight
❏ Provide initial LCC for equipment that use energy or water.

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CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide additional detail, as appropriate, to properly evaluate the concept.
❏ Include graphics and narrative to provide additional detail, as appropriate, to properly evaluate 
the concept and its ability to align with local planning, design, and development goals.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.
❏ Extended narrative and supporting diagrams describing the site layout spatial design approach, 
including all critical site relationships both architectural and non architectural, site hydrology 
and circulation systems, all critical design spot elevations (including adjacent landscape) 
ﬁnished ﬂoor elevations, and all discrete spatial site features being proposed.  
❏ Critical areas depicting the landscape should be provided including an illustrative plan, critical 
illustrative sections, and critical landscape architectural renderings that depict the design 
character and quality of the proposal.
❏ SITES scorecard with expected points, possible points, and points not applicable
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with EISA section 438 and SITES Credit 3.3- for 6 
points are identiﬁed for the project and site systems are diagrammed
❏ A separate brief submission is required to demonstrate compliance with EISA section 438.  Any 
potential project divergence from following the intent of the Federal Law needs to be raised to 
the full client team at this time and consultation with Project Management staﬀ and National 
Subject Matter experts needs to begin in earnest.
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points are identiﬁed for 
the project 
❏ Various approaches to achieve compliance with the P100 Facility Standard for Parking Field 
design have been explored. Each approach provides a rough order of magnitude assessment 
of total parking stalls proposed, impact and relationship to site hydrology and architectural 
layout, and a diagram legend with the overall paved surface being proposed relative to the total 
parking provided.  
❏ All vegetation required for Parking Field design are calculated and located within the Parking 
Field as per the design requirement.

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Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed rooﬁng and roof drainage systems function without extraordinary means and do not 
pose unusual risks in terms of constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle 
durability. 
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ N/A
❏ Proposed insulation types and considerations
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate.
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability.  
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance. 
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance. 

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Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Drawings should include at a minimum: entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways, elevators, work 
areas, special spaces, mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers, and service 
spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated. 
❏ Building elevations and sections labeling most important spaces and showing ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor 
heights and other critical dimensions and elevations.
❏ N/A
❏ Floorplans of mechanical rooms for major equipment and air handlers
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms and loading dock/access
❏ Extended narrative and further developed calculations.  Calculations must refer to code, 
paragraph of code used, standards, and text books used for speciﬁc portion of calculation.
❏ Reﬁnement of selected concept, additional detail in drawings and BIM model
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concept to program.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Sections, ﬂoor-to-ﬂoor, indicating ALL critical dimensions
❏ Floor and Roof Elevations, Labeled
❏ Elevations of major public spaces
❏ Provide an electronic massing model on a common base, for each design scheme. No 
fenestration. 
❏ N/A
❏ Identify public vs. private areas, identify paths of travel.
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Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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Historic Preservation
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative.  
❏ List design loads on schematic plans.
❏ Narrative addressing alternative foundation approaches including beneﬁts, challenges and 
relative costs associated for each approach
❏ Narrative addressing potential vibration issues associated with selected structural scheme
❏ Update narrative.  
❏ Provide schematic plans showing location of innovative materials and notes for special 
construction methods.
❏ Update narrative identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternatives.  
❏ Provide schematic plans showing recommended approach.
❏ Coordinate project calculation package requirements with GSA Structural Engineer.  
❏ Update narrative.
❏ N/A
❏ Update narrative.
❏ Update narrative, including FSL designation.  
❏ Identify special requirements on schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative. 
❏  Provide schematic site plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative.  
❏ Provide schematic drawings showing locations.

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Electrical
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Historic Preservation
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Comparison of the three mechanical systems and equipment for the selected design
❏ Criteria used for Energy Analysis of each of the three systems
❏ Identify how Tier criteria is used in each of the three options
❏ Reﬁned Rough order of Magnitude for each of the three choices
❏ Major mechanical equipment layed out in the mechanical spaces for each of the three concepts
❏ Preliminary Equipment Schedules
❏ Apply Base Assumptions to each of the three (3) mechanical concepts.
❏ Provide a dew point analysis.
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Domestic cold water
❏ Domestic hot water
❏ Sanitary systems
❏ Storm drainage
❏ Irrigation
❏ Proposed building zoning and major piping runs
❏ Locations of proposed plumbing ﬁxtures and equipment
❏ Rough order of magnitude water consumption calculations
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

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Concept Design: Concept Development / Second Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ N/A
❏ Basis of design
❏ Stacking, basic room sizes, and locations of major equipment
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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CD - 95%
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Mechanical
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Electrical
Fire Protection
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Concept Development / Second Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
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Electrical
Fire Protection
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Supporting Analyses (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity) See P120 For Details
❏ Cost Plan
❏ QC Review A-E Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

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Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Concept Development / Second Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's Design Philosophy regarding Courtroom Spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Concept Development / Second Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative with each submission) - narrative, photos, 
drawings explaining preservation design issues and proposed solutions. See Appendix A for 
report outline template.
❏ Existing major site utilities 
❏ Archeological compliance submittals in accordance with 106 consultation terms for projects 
involving ground disturbance - coordinate with RHPO

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Concept Development / Second Design Review (BA 51, 55)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Lead designer's architectural design philosophy is in keeping with GSA's philosophies and 
values
❏ Provide a statement of design philosophy and how lead designer expects to collaborate with 
artists on this project.  
❏ N/A

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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Reﬁned narrative of accessibility strategy with diagrams and drawings explaining the key issues 
❏ Show primary accessible path of travel to include relevant elements including bathrooms, 
drinking fountains, entrance doorways.  
❏ Show all required clearances of accessible routes to include widths of corridors, non complying 
projections, ﬂoor transitions, lighting and clear ﬂoor areas at all doors along route.
❏ Provide ﬁnalized Concept statement. If the POR is updated, then update the statement to 
reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement. 
❏ Final Concept O&M Narrative, Operational Excellence Checklist submission.   
❏ Narrative discussing plans for exterior operations and maintenance (window washing, 
relamping, etc.)
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Provide a list of any outstanding substantive comments that have not been resolved.
❏ Provide narrative statement that the proposed design will comply with the applicable codes.
❏ Safety narrative including hazardous materials, fall protection, and arc ﬂash requirements.   
❏ Updated P100 matrix with statement that the proposed design will comply with P100 and the 
performance tiers.  
❏ List any approved waivers. 
❏ Design BIM of Final Design Concept demonstrating that the Final Design Concept aligns with 
the building program.  Final Concept model contains all SDM data  for all spaces/rooms.
❏ IFC File export from Design BIM
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated- Initial COBie 
Spreadsheet
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ Conceptual Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Clearly identify sustainable design strategies on the drawings.
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement
❏ Finalized description of renewables planned for the project
❏ Identify location and amount of any renewable equipment planned for post-project addition.
❏ Finalized water strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings
❏ Finalized waste strategy, and clear designation of components within the drawings
❏ Update Guiding Principles Checklist if/as appropriate.
❏ Develop Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Energy consumption calculations and analysis
❏ Finalize narrative and calculations showing compliance with Designing for Daylight.
❏ Provide detailed LCC for equipment that use energy or water.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Provide ﬁnal analysis of the concept's status with regard to P100 sustainable location standards, 
incl. transit access and walkability.
❏ Provide ﬁnal narrative on site's relation to local planning context and how the proposed design 
responds to local goals. 
❏ Highlight any outstanding uncertainties or opportunities that require further consultation or 
analysis. Per P100, local regulations must be followed without exception in the design of 
systems that have a direct impact on oﬀ-site terrain or infrastructure.
❏ The concept package must clarify any relevant areas that have not yet resolved relevant issues.
❏ Provide ﬁnal zoning analysis. Describe status of local review and comment.
❏ Provide additional details as appropriate to evaluate the concept.  
❏ For relevant interior assembly or other spaces, denote design strategy and estimated 
occupancy capacities for various uses.  
❏ For exterior spaces, describe design strategy to support both passive and programmed uses, 
including estimated site seating capacities.
❏ All site strategies are clearly shown and identiﬁed within the drawings and further developed 
from the second peer review stage with all peer review commentary responded to.
❏ Update SITES scorecard showing enough points achievable to meet contracted requirement 
and all possible points that require owner operational commitments are identiﬁed.
❏ Narrative and drawing material required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.3- 
for 6 points are prepared and submitted.
❏ Draft materials required to achieve the preferred approach for SITES Credit 3.4 for 5 points..
❏ Narrative and drawings with requisite calculations, including permeable and impermeable area, 
number of parking stalls, number of trees required and proposed, and sustainable features 
such as bioﬁltration areas, level spreaders, inﬁltration chambers, etc.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Plumbing
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Taking building type and use into consideration, identify unique environmental conditions that 
require improved system performance above the Baseline requirements (laboratories, storage 
facilities, etc.). 
❏ Taking site and the risk of extreme weather into consideration, evaluate standing performance 
criteria and adjust to ensure facility resilience.
❏ Describe quantity, type(s), size(s), and complexity of proposed mock-ups.
❏ Describe rooﬁng type. Indicate roof slopes and drain locations. 
❏ Indicate type and extents of fall protection. Indicate means of safe suspended access. 
❏ Describe air barrier types. 
❏ Proposed insulation types and considerations
❏ Compare design performance model to design EUI.
❏ Proposed fenestration systems are appropriate to the climate
❏ Proposed designs are readily achievable and do not pose unusual risks in terms of 
constructability, performance, ease of maintenance or life cycle durability.
❏ List any unique environmental/climate conditions that may impact proposed system.
❏ Proposed conceptual designs consider geotechnical conditions and reduce risk to facility life 
cycle performance
❏ Proposed enclosure systems are accessible for regular maintenance 

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Continued development of selected concept. 
❏ Include demolition plans, ﬂoor plans showing: Work areas, lobbies, corridors, entrances, 
stairways, elevators, special spaces, and service spaces (with the principal spaces labeled). 
❏ Dimensions for critical clearances, such as vehicle access, should be indicated.
❏ Oﬃce areas must show proposed layouts down to the oﬃce level of detail.  
❏ Verify the integration between the approved program and the building concept is achievable, in 
tabular form, including net, usable and gross SF
❏ N/A
❏ Drawing and narrative indicating plan for accessing and maintaining equipment, including 
clearance requirements for maintenance, operation, and removal
❏ Indicate distance and travel path from/to freight elevators and loading dock; include size & 
weight of equipment. 
❏ Floorplans of all service spaces, including mailrooms loading dock
❏ Provide analysis of loading dock in narrative format, along with any pertinent calculations.
❏ Further reﬁnement of narrative and calculations. 
❏ Including acoustical calculations for envelope, interior walls/ﬂoors/ceilings, mechanical and 
electrical equipment.  Heat transfer in building envelope, toilet ﬁxture count, 
illumination/daylighting/glare, elevator analysis, loading dock analysis
❏ Further reﬁnement of selected concept. 
❏ Floor plans, elevations showing fenestration, exterior materials, cast shadows
❏ Interior elevations of major spaces, building sections showing adequate space for all systems 
❏ Color renderings, physical model to convey the architectural intent of the design 
❏ Compare net, usable and gross SF of design concepts to program.
❏ Description of interior ﬁnish materials, with detailed explanation for public spaces
❏ Identify millwork locations on plan. 
❏ Show proposed furniture locations on plan. Indicate ALL critical dimensions for ABAAS and 
egress.
Section Continues (next page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ Floorplan showing open oﬃce and enclosed oﬃce area/layout & typical workstation design 
intent
❏ Oﬃce areas comply with GSA’s Space Utilization Benchmark and that the integration between 
the approved program and the building concept is achievable (this is also dependent on the 
tenant)
❏ Interior conditions (noise, temperature, etc.) will contribute to occupant comfort at maximum 
occupant load levels
❏ Identify areas that require acoustical solutions. Provide acoustical solution concepts, i.e., sound 
masking, ceiling treatments, and wall treatments.
❏ Toilet ﬁxture count analysis
❏ N/A
❏ Elevations of major building facades; List of exterior materials proposed (provide samples upon 
request) 
❏ Color renderings showing major public spaces (as deﬁned by PM at the start of the project) 
from diﬀerent vantage points
❏ Electronic model of ﬁnal concept
❏ Code analysis
❏ N/A
Section Continues (previous page)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative with recommended preferred foundation approach with supporting 
information.  
❏ Show foundations on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative, prepare preliminary calculations and include information on schematic plans.
❏ Finalize narrative and update schematic plans.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.  
❏ Provide preliminary calculations verifying major member depths.
❏ Final narrative
❏ N/A
❏ Final narrative
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans, including FSL designation.  
❏ Provide preliminary calculations verifying size of forced protection structural elements.
❏ Update narrative and schematic plans.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update narrative and schematic drawings.

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
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Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Concept narrative to include:
❏ Indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied 
conditions
❏ Ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under occupied, 
24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Equipment capacities, weights, sizes, and power requirements
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation systems for each major 
functional space
❏ Description of heating, cooling, ventilating, and dehumidiﬁcation control strategies for each air 
handling system under occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Fuel and utility requirements
Proposed system showing:
❏ Extent of existing HVAC to be removed if applicable
❏ Identiﬁcation of spaces for mechanical equipment
❏ Air ﬂow riser diagrams representing supply, return, outside air, and exhaust systems
❏ Water ﬂow riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems
❏ Preliminary building heating and cooling load calculations including U-value calculations, room 
and zone inputs and summaries-
❏ Preliminary indoor and outdoor design conditions for all spaces under occupied, 24-hour, and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Preliminary ventilation rates, dehumidiﬁcation, and pressurization criteria for all spaces under 
occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Psychrometric calculations for HVAC systems at full load and partial loads. (Partial loads at 50% 
and 25%, and unoccupied periods)
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including make-up water for HVAC systems
❏ Fuel consumption estimates
❏ Table of contents identifying speciﬁcations to be used on the project

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1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Mechanical
Plumbing
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Fire Protection
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Evaluation of alternate sources for preheating of domestic water (solar or heat recovery)
Update previous drawings to include:
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Water Flow Riser diagrams of the main mechanical systems in the mechanical room(s) and 
throughout the building
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis including domestic water and irrigation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Basis of design
❏ Preliminary one-line for facility service entrance through to main switchgear/switchboard and 
emergency/standby distribution
❏ Further development of stacking, room sizes, equipment loading paths and locations of major 
equipment
❏ Approximate service size calculation + generators + onsite generation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ Narrative description of the building's proposed construction features, means of egress system, 
water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems, non water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems, smoke 
control systems, ﬁre alarm and emergency communication system, ﬁre service access elevators 
(if applicable), occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable), etc.
Drawings Floor plans showing: 
❏ Equipment spaces for ﬁre protection systems (ﬁre pump, ﬁre command center, etc.) 
❏ Fire protection water supplies, ﬁre hydrant locations, ﬁre apparatus access roads, and ﬁre lanes
❏ N/A
❏ Code Analysis

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Project Phase
Discipline
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate- Executive Summary
❏ Supporting Analysis- Basis of estimate, rationale, assumptions, and market analysis as required 
in the P-120
❏ Cost Plan Update- GSA Reports 3473, 3474
❏ Cost Estimate- Summary Reports (ASTM UNIFORMAT II and CSI MasterFormat formats as 
applicable)
❏ Cost Estimate- Detail line item cost reports
❏ Code Analysis
❏ Cost Estimate- Provide separate estimates for phased work, or bid alternates/options
❏ Demonstrate that the project is developing on-budget.
❏ VM- List of cost-saving items that would collectively reduce the project cost to approximately 
10% below budget
❏ QC Review- Verify that the ﬁnal concept can be constructed within the project budget.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Design is in keeping with GSA's design philosophy regarding Courtroom Spaces as laid out in 
the U.S. Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64
❏ Typical Courtroom Elevations; Renderings of interior and exterior showing major design aspects 
in several vantage points
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64.

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops-due with each submission)
❏ Report, Narrative, Photographs and Drawings detailing building size, location, materials, design, 
condition, and preservation design concepts.  
❏ See Design Guidelines for detailed information and more information on requirements. 
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
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Project Phase
Discipline
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design: Final Concept (BA 51, 55, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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General Information
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A

GSA P100 Submittal Matrix (2021) - Version 1.0 
❏ "- BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ - Native Design BIM
❏ - IFC ﬁle exported from native Design BIM
❏ - Updated COBie Spreadsheet (not ﬁnal)
❏ - BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ - BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report
❏ - 3D Design Coordination Report
❏ - Initial Detailed Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)
❏ - Updated SDM data deﬁned by the GSA CDX for all spaces/rooms."
❏
Construction Type
Project Phase
General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
Narrative:
❏ Include accessibility and ABAAS compliance, and synopsize issues.   
❏ Include commentary on any state or local code requirements that exceed the ABAAS.  Describe 
the accessible paths of travel and address any portion of the facility that will not be accessible 
or fully compliant with the current ABBAS.  
❏ Address in detail any alterations that are technically infeasible or ABAAS exceptions employed 
for qualiﬁed historic facilities.  
❏ Include documentation of technical assistance and approvals used to justify exceptions or 
determinations of technically infeasible alterations.  
Drawings –  Include the following:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
❏ Site Plan: Graphic showing primary accessible path of travel and accessible route from site 
drop oﬀ point and/or accessible parking stalls to primary accessible entrance to building.                                                                                                                                                                                      
❏ Floor plans (or on enlarged room plans as appropriate) showing:
❏ All elements of primary accessible path of travel (ie accessible bathrooms, drinking 
fountains, telephones), 
❏ Accessible route
❏ Door maneuvering clearances
❏ Wheelchair clear ﬂoor, turning, and other key positioning spaces  
❏ Identify the public entrance with a powered door operator and any such doors within the 
facility.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
❏ Elevations: Speciﬁc elements as they pertain to accessibility-(bathroom, kitchenettes/break 
rooms, service counters, etc.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
❏ Details: Include a sheet of general accessibility details as they pertain to the speciﬁc project 
and reference all details to the appropriate code section and illustration.                                                                                                                                                                             
Calculations:
❏ Accessible parking spaces (including van spaces) and any type/use and dispersion 
considerations aﬀecting total number
❏ Required accessible toilet/plumbing ﬁxture counts
❏ Accessible counters and seating as necessary
❏ Additional elements and spaces covered by the ABAAS based on percentage such as storage, 
dressing rooms, playground components, and so forth
Speciﬁcations:
❏ Provide current references to the Architectural Barriers Act, ABAAS, and when necessary the 
FM regulation sections implementing the ABAAS (§102-76.60 to §102-76.95). 
❏ Include speciﬁcations for all accessible elements including any specialty items and accessories. 
❏ Include in narrative all speciﬁcation sections where accessible requirements are being used 
and a brief description of its application within the speciﬁcation.
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Construction Type
Project Phase
General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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BIM
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ BIM Execution, COBie-Playbook & GSA-CDX information plan updated
❏ Native Design BIM
❏ IFC ﬁle exported from native Design BIM
❏ Updated COBie Spreadsheet (not ﬁnal)
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report
❏ 3D Design Coordination Report
❏ Initial Detailed Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)
❏ Updated SDM data deﬁned by the GSA CDX for all spaces/rooms
❏ Submit revised statement to reﬂect development of design. If the POR is updated, then update 
the statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Revised O&M Narrative to reﬂect development of design, and Design Development OE 
Checklist
❏ Provide clash model of equipment access and removal.
❏ Description of how unique/tall architectural spaces will be maintained and cleaned (grand 
staircases, atriums), how light ﬁxtures will be changed, windows washed, etc.
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Update the P100 matrix with any approved waivers. 
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❏ Update safety narrative including hazardous materials, fall protection, and arc ﬂash 
requirements.   Show safety aspects in drawings.

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100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ N/A
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Update Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Show coordination with other disciplines aﬀected by Designing for Daylight.
❏ Finalize LCC for equipment that use energy or water.
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Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Site plan and drawings must reﬂect the pedestrian access and outdoor space usage strategy 
described in the design concept and narrative.  
❏ Drawings must include pathway dimensions and materials intentions.  
❏ Narrative should reﬂect any needed coordination with local oﬃcials regarding relevant 
sidewalk, property edge, curb cuts, and related elements.  
❏ For new construction projects, intention to replace public sidewalks should be clear. 
❏ Document results of local review and comment on design concepts compatibility with local 
plans, zoning, and design guidelines.
❏ Document results and any outstanding issues from local reviews. 
❏ Site/ﬂoor plans for outdoor/indoor public use spaces should be further reﬁned, with materials 
and product choices at or near ﬁnal.  Provide location and design of outdoor seating and other 
site ﬁxtures, with seating capacities of outdoor seating elements noted.
❏ Full technical landscape and civil plan with enlargements that clearly show the design of the 
proposed site including protection of existing critical site features; site demolition; site grading 
and drainages; proposed site hardscape features including roadways, walking paths/circuits 
and security tracks; site security elements including fence lines, bollard lines, and security 
gates;  life safety elements including emergency vehicle access; site water harvesting and 
circulation systems; proposed site vegetation; on-site snow storage if applicable; and any 
unique site design features that require critical coordination, pricing, and design concurrence.
❏ Update SITES scorecard  that clearly reﬂects the 100% DD design, identiﬁes any items requiring 
critical discipline coordination, items that require GSA and owner Agency approvals, and any 
unique preliminary operational costs that are unique and need to be considered prior to further 
design development.    
❏ Update ﬁnal narrative and site diagram that identiﬁes supportive technical drawings and 
demonstrates clearly how the design achieves compliance with EISA section 438 and SITES 
credit 3.3 for 6 points.    
❏ Update ﬁnal narrative and site diagram needs to be submitted that identiﬁes supportive 
technical drawings and demonstrates clearly how the design achieves compliance with SITES 
credit 3.4 for 5 points.   
❏ Final plan enlargement of the parking ﬁeld design including all ﬁnal calculations demonstrating 
P100 compliance. Drawings should include: 
❏ Total parking stalls
❏ Total required trees per parking area
❏ Total proposed trees per parking area, and any elements that are in service to the overall 
site hydrology goals including storm inﬁltration chambers, bioﬁltration areas, swales, etc.
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Construction Type
Project Phase
Discipline
100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Draft PRELIMINARY Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Plan
❏ Identify any testing required to address risk inherent in the design intent. 
❏ Describe mockup type(s) required to develop consensus for the design intent and/or prove 
system performance.
❏ Describe rooﬁng type(s). 
❏ Indicate roof slopes and drain locations. Indicate type and extents of fall protection. Indicate 
means of safe suspended access. 
❏ Indicate air barrier type(s).
❏ In drawings, demonstrate that air barrier continuity and integrity can be achieved. 
❏ Indicate insulation type(s). In drawings, demonstrate that thermal barrier continuity can be 
achieved. 
❏ Submit analyses demonstrating thermal performance and the control of moisture migration to 
mitigate the risk of condensation. 
❏ Describe fenestration type(s). Identify products and systems to be speciﬁed. 
❏ Conﬁrm compatibility of adjacent systems. 
❏ Evaluate the diﬀerential durability of materials and products to help extend the assembly life 
cycle. 
❏ Submit analyses demonstrating thermal performance and the control of moisture migration to 
mitigate the risk of condensation.
❏ Describe approach to below-grade waterprooﬁng. 
❏ In drawings, demonstrate that below-grade waterprooﬁng continuity can be achieved.
❏ Describe approaches to fall protection and safe suspended access. 
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100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
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Urban Development
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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Detailed project narrative explaining the building design
❏ N/A
❏ Description of interior ﬁnishes, with detailed explanation for public spaces (samples provided 
upon request). Provide preliminary ﬁnish schedule  
❏ Interior elevations showing millwork, provide millwork sections and details
❏ All FF&E locations to be shown on plan. Provide table to identify if FF&E is provided by GC or 
"other."
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Project Phase
Discipline
100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Design (all types)
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ Acoustical calculations indicating noise transmission through the building envelope, interior 
walls/ﬂoors (including raised ﬂoor)/ceilings, and mechanical/electrical equipment
❏ Narrative discussing overall building ﬂoor eﬃciency
❏ Toilet ﬁxture count analysis
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Provide reason for building massing.
❏ Code analysis
❏ Wayﬁnding signage plan
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Project Phase
Discipline
100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Design (all types)
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Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Update drawings.  
❏ Include special area load diagrams where appropriate.
❏ Update drawings.  
❏ Provide preliminary foundation design calculations.
❏ Update calculations, analysis and drawings.
❏ Update drawings.
❏ Meet w/ GSA structural engineer to review design. 
❏ Update drawings.
❏ Update narrative.
❏ Meet with GSA Structural Engineer to identify probable special inspection requirements.
❏ Final narrative
❏ Update drawings.
❏ Update calculations and drawings.
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update drawings. Existing structures - identify concealed structural conditions that require 
probes or testing, and any test results received to date.
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100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
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Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Provide a dew point analysis
❏ Updated equipment capacities, weights, sizes, proposed eﬃciencies, part load turndown 
capabilities, and power requirements
❏ A complete description of the air side and water side systems and the associated components 
including operating characteristics, ranges, and capacities,  spaces served, and special features
❏ Descriptions of control strategy and sequence of operations for all spaces under occupied, 
24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ A description of any deviation from the HVAC system as approved in the Final Concept 
submittal, in accordance with P100
Approved system showing:
❏ Extent of existing HVAC to be removed if applicable including equipment, ducts and pipes
❏ Identify equipment access in enlarged plans
❏ Single line piping and ductwork schematic layout including terminal units
❏ Show all roof-mounted equipment and access to roof:
❏ Show adequate access from mechanical equipment room(s) to freight elevators
❏ Single line schematic ﬂow and riser diagram(s):
❏ Airﬂow quantities and balancing devices for all heating/cooling equipment
❏ Water ﬂow quantities and balancing devices for all heating/cooling equipment
❏ Automatic control diagram(s):
❏ Control ﬂow diagrams showing all sensors, valves, and controllers (analog and digital)
❏ Sequence of operations of all the systems for control sequences during occupied, 
24-hour operations, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Schedules:
❏ Provide schedules of major equipment that includes chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling 
units, and terminal units, cooling towers, and all equipment required for 24-hour 
operations
❏ Air terminal devices
❏ Air balance relationships between spaces
Update previous calculations to include;
❏ Updated water consumption calculations and analysis including make-up water for HVAC 
systems, domestic water consumption, and water consumption for irrigation
❏ Speciﬁcations with non relevant text shown as struck-through, but not removed
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100% Design Development (BA 51, 54, 55, 61, 80, ESPC)
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
1 - DBB
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Urban Development
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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
Specialty Spaces
Historic Preservation
Art in Architecture
General Information
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include:
❏ Preliminary ﬁxture type selections and GPF and GPM eﬃciencies proposed
❏ Update previous drawings.
❏ Update consumption calculations and analysis.
❏ Speciﬁcations with non relevant text shown as struck-through, but not removed
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CD - 95%
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Final Basis of Design
❏ Riser or one line diagram
❏ Final MEP Space Allocations
❏ Updated service size calculation + generators + onsite generation
❏ Speciﬁcations Table of Contents (TOC)
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
Narrative description of the building's: 
❏ Egress system description. Includes egress calculations and exit capacities, exit remoteness, 
exit discharge, etc. Include interface with security system (where applicable) 
❏ Fire alarm and emergency communication description. Include interface with BAS and Security 
systems (where applicable) 
❏ Water-based ﬁre extinguishing system description 
❏ Smoke control system description (where applicable) 
❏ Fire service access elevator description (if applicable) 
❏ Occupant evacuation elevator description (if applicable)
Drawings: 
❏ Equipment spaces for ﬁre protection systems (ﬁre pump, ﬁre command center, etc.) 
❏ Fire protection water supply lines, ﬁre hydrant locations, ﬁre apparatus access roads, ﬁre lanes, 
Etc.
❏ Standpipe and sprinkler risers 
❏ Remoteness of exit stairs 
❏ Locations of ﬁre walls, ﬁre barriers, ﬁre partitions, smoke barriers 
❏ Identiﬁcation of occupancy type for every room and space 
❏ Identiﬁcation of calculated occupant load for every room and space 
❏ Riser diagram for sprinkler system i. Riser diagram for ﬁre alarm and emergency communication 
system 
❏ Location of special ﬁre protection requirements (e.g., kitchens, computer rooms, storage)
Calculations: 
❏ Occupant load and egress calculations 
❏ Fire protection water supply calculations, including water supply ﬂow testing data 
❏ Fire pump calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Smoke control calculations (where applicable)
❏ Code Analysis
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analysis (Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity)
❏ Cost Plan Update
❏ Third Party Estimate
❏ VM Report Implementation Validation
❏ Reconcile AE/Third Party Estimate.
❏ QC Review of Estimates
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ Specialty spaces with ﬁxed seating, multi-level spaces,  areas with sloped ﬂoors, and other 
specialty spaces can be easily maintained
❏ Describe cleaning, lamp replacement, and general care and maintenance of specialty spaces 
(courtrooms, dining facilities, auditoriums, etc.).
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64.
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ SECTION 106 COMPLIANCE (51,55): New construction in a historic district or adjoining/aﬀecting 
historic property. Modernization involving major alterations to exterior or signiﬁcant interior 
spaces.
❏ 65% DD: 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative with each submission) - narrative, 
photos, drawings explaining preservation design issues and proposed solutions.  See Appendix 
A for report template.
❏ 100% DD: 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops, with each 
submission): Provide documentation of adherence to building preservation plan and 106 
agreement terms, as applicable.
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops, with each submission): 
Provide documentation of adherence to building preservation plan and 106 agreement terms, 
as applicable.
❏ Archeological compliance details-testing, discoveries, mitigation terms, as applicable
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Inclusion of details related to support of incorporation of AiA commision or Fine Art installation, 
structural supports, lighting, etc.
❏ N/A
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❏ Native Design BIM
❏ IFC ﬁle exported from native Design BIM
❏ Updated COBie Spreadsheet
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report
❏ 3D Design Coordination Report
❏ Updated Detailed Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)
❏ Updated SDM data deﬁned by the GSA CDX for all spaces/rooms.
❏ Division 1 Speciﬁcations Sections on BIM tailored to project needs in construction phase
Construction Type
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Architecture / Interiors
Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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Historic Preservation
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ABAAS
Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Reﬁne and revise submittal from DD phase as necessary.  Note any revisions aﬀecting 
accessibility features and/or ABAAS compliance.  
❏ Where necessary, include state or local codes references where these exceed the ABAAS.  
❏ At all accessible details and features reference the codes sections these details are complying 
with and reference the standard details in the included detail sheets.
❏ Submit revised statement to reﬂect development of construction documents. If the POR is 
updated, then update the statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Revised O&M Narrative to reﬂect development of construction drawings, and Construction 
Documents OE Checklist.
❏ N/A
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Update Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ Update calculations. 
❏ N/A
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ Update narrative and/site diagram.
❏ Update narrative and/site diagram, paying special attention to any commitments or outstanding 
issues related to local consultation.
❏ Update narrative and/site diagram, paying special attention to any commitments or outstanding 
issues related to local consultation.
❏ Update narrative and/site diagram, paying special attention to any commitments or outstanding 
issues related to local consultation.
❏ Update full technical landscape plan and civil plan with critical enlargement plans.  
❏ All drawing schedules shall furnish complete and comprehensive information for each elements 
of the landscape and site design, including pavement types and quantities, plant schedule 
types and quantities (and compliance with pollinator requirements).
❏ Update SITES scorecard that reﬂects the ﬁnal design direction, identiﬁes any items requiring 
critical discipline coordination, items that require further GSA and owner Agency approvals, and 
any unique preliminary operational costs that are unique and need to be considered prior to 
further design development.  
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Develop FINAL Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Plan. Establish the types and 
quantities of tests to be executed.
❏ Describe mockup type(s) required to develop consensus for the design intent and/or prove 
system performance.
❏ Illustrate rooﬁng assembly type(s).
❏ In the wall sections and detail drawings that illustrate enclosure system assemblies, graphically 
delineate air barrier continuity
❏ Illustrate thermal barrier continuity.
❏ Provide wall sections and detail drawings demonstrating the technical resolution of the design 
intent. 
❏ In the wall sections and detail drawings that illustrate enclosure system assemblies, graphically 
delineate below-grade waterprooﬁng continuity
❏ Illustrate approaches to fall protection and safe suspended access. Coordinate with other 
disciplines including mechanical (equipment location) and structural as required. 
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ Demolition plan (if applicable); Floor plans; planning grids and raised access ﬂoor grid (if 
applicable); reﬂected ceiling plans
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Development of project calculations
❏ N/A
❏ Provide ﬁnish samples and wall and ﬂoor ﬁnish schedules. 
❏ Elevations to be provided, showing wall ﬁnishes such as ceramic tile, paneling, and acoustical 
wall treatments.
❏ Provide millwork ﬁnish samples.
❏ Furniture plan, workstation typicals. Identify wall types and demountable wall locations
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ Final acoustical calculations, including noise transmission through envelope, interior walls, 
ﬂoors and ceilings; mechanical and electrical equipment
❏ Final toilet ﬁxture count
❏ Show building sections with vertical zoning for electrical and mechanical utilities.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Update  drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models.  
❏ Include loading diagram on drawings.
❏ Update drawings.  
❏ Provide foundation details and construction notes.  
❏ Finalize foundation design calculations.
❏ Update drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents.
❏ Update drawings, calculations or analysis.
❏ Update drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents.
❏ Update drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models.  
❏ Include loading diagram on drawings.
❏ Update drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models.  
❏ Include Special Inspection Program on drawings.
❏ Update drawings
❏ Update calculations and drawings.
❏ Update drawings
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Update calculations and drawings.  
❏ Existing structures - identify concealed structural conditions that require probes or testing, and 
any test results received to date.
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Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Update previous narrative to include: 
❏ Final psychrometrics of HVAC systems 
❏ Cut sheets of selected equipment
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Update previous calculations to include:
❏ Final system pressure static analysis at peak and minimum block loads for occupied and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Building pressurization analysis for peak and minimum block loads for occupied and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Flow and head calculations for pumping systems for peak and minimum block loads for 
occupied conditions
❏ Acoustical calculations for peak and minimum block loads for occupied conditions
❏ Sizing of vibration isolators for mechanical equipment
❏ Sizing of fuel storage and distribution system
❏ Update edited speciﬁcations
Update previous system to include:
❏ Scope statement, concise but detailed, in General Notes & Legends sheet
❏ Equipment access in enlarged plans, elevations, and cross-sections
❏ Show all valves. Indicate locations where temperature, pressure, ﬂow, contaminant/combustion 
gases, or vibration gauges are required, and if remote sensing is required.
❏ Double line drawings showing mechanical room piping and ductwork layout, damper locations, 
piping and ductwork layout with terminal units
❏ Location of automatic control sensors (e.g., temperature, relative humidity, CO2, room 
pressurization)
❏ Single line schematic ﬂow and riser diagram(s). Show ﬂow/energy measuring devices for water 
and air systems for all cooling, heating, and terminal equipment, and their interface with the 
BAS
❏ Automatic control diagrams:
❏ Control ﬂow diagrams with sensors, valves, and controllers (analog and digital inputs for 
controllers, front end equipment, and system architecture)
❏ Show control signal interfaces, complete with sequence of operation of all heating, 
ventilating, and cooling systems during occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Bill of Material Schedules:
❏ Schedules of equipment that includes chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, terminal 
units, cooling towers, indicate if furnished by owner, and all equipment required for 
24-hour operations.
❏ Air terminal devices
❏ For major R&A project’s show existing equipment schedules or note as existing within 
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Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Update previous narrative
Update previous drawings to include:
❏ Plumbing layout and ﬁxtures, equipment and piping
❏ Points of connection to existing, if required, and points of connection to new civil underground 
utilities
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Riser diagrams for waste and vent lines
❏ Riser diagrams for domestic cold and hot water lines
❏ Plumbing ﬁxture schedule
❏ Demolition plans showing points of disconnection, if required
Update consumption calculations and analysis to include:
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis for make-up water for HVAC systems and hot 
water heating
❏ Water supply calculations, including pressure
❏ Roof drainage calculations
❏ Sanitary waste sizing calculations
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Final Basis of Design
❏ Updated riser or one line diagram.
❏ Lighting, Receptacle & Electrical Equipment Layout
❏ Updated Normal and Emergency Electrical Service Sizes
❏ Speciﬁcations with preliminary editing
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
Fire protection drawing details (show all typical details on drawings) 
❏ Building Construction:
❏ Construction Type 
❏ Fire walls, ﬁre barriers, ﬁre partitions, smoke barriers 
❏ Panel and curtain walls 
❏ Fire-stopping conﬁgurations. Include details of all openings between the exterior walls 
(including panel, curtain, and spandrel walls) and ﬂoor slabs, openings in ﬂoors, and shaft 
enclosures 
❏ Means of Egress:
❏ Exits
❏ Special locking arrangements 
❏ Exit Stairs-construction, landings, treads, guards and handrails, identiﬁcation, path 
markings
❏ Discharge from exits 
❏ Water Supply:
❏ Fire pump conﬁguration 
❏ Anchorage of underground ﬁre protection water supply line 
❏ Standpipe riser 
❏ Water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems; All plans required in NFPA 13. 
❏ Non-water-based ﬁre protection systems 
❏ Fire alarm and emergency communication systems; All documentation required in NFPA 72. 
❏ Fire service access elevators (if applicable) 
❏ Occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable)
Calculations 
❏ Final occupant load and egress calculations 
❏ Final ﬁre protection water supply calculations, including water supply ﬂow testing data 
❏ Final ﬁre pump calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Final smoke control calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Fire modeling results, including input data and all pertinent material and assumptions required 
to understand the output an analysis (where applicable)
❏ N/A
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analysis(Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity)
❏ Cost Plan Update
❏ QC Review AE Estimate
❏ CMc Guaranteed Maximum Price
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ Assembly of visual and performance mock-ups
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Substantially complete contract documents adhering to 106 report and agreement terms 
including
❏ Pre Award submittal requirements for compliance with competency of restoration specialist 
requirements
❏ Technical speciﬁcations for treatment of historic materials
❏ Specialized materials and procedures for repair and restoration 
❏ Procedures for protecting historic materials in areas being altered 
❏ Sample submittal requirements for replacement materials and new installations in preservation 
zones
❏ Sample review of repair and restoration procedures
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops, with each submission): 
Provide documentation of adherence to building preservation plan and 106 agreement terms, 
as applicable.
❏ N/A
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Inclusion of details related to support of incorporation of AiA commision or Fine Art installation, 
structural supports, lighting, etc.
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❏ Native Design BIM - compliant with BIMForum LOD 300 and LOI (GSA CDX) and BIM Modeling 
Requirements 
❏ IFC ﬁle exported from native Design BIM 
❏ Updated COBie Spreadsheet - Contains all required components plus attribute data that is 
generated during design 
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM
❏ BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report - showing compliance with all attributes required 
by CDX 
❏ 3D Design Coordination Report showing that all required systems to be coordinated have been 
coordinated and do not interfere with each other
❏ Updated SDM data/spaces deﬁned by the GSA CDX for all spaces/rooms, correct areas for 
ANSI/BOMA validation 
❏ Updated Detailed Energy BIM Model ﬁles (if required)
❏ Updated  Division 1 Speciﬁcations Sections on BIM 
Construction Type
Project Phase
General Information
Discipline
Sustainability
Urban Development
Building Enclosure Systems
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ Revise and reﬁne previous submittals as necessary to account for all accessibility goals and 
ABAAS requirements.
❏ Submit revised statement to reﬂect development of construction documents. If the POR is 
updated, then update the statement to reﬂect relevant ﬁndings and changes. 
❏ Identify strategies and elements in the drawings and reference in the statement.
❏ Revised O&M Narrative to reﬂect development of construction drawings, and Construction 
Documents OE Checklist
❏ Provide clash model of equipment access and removal.
❏ N/A
❏ Highlight relevant responses to previous submission comments.  
❏ Certiﬁcation statement in drawings that the design meets applicable codes
❏ Finalize safety aspects in drawings and speciﬁcations including OSHA construction safety plan
❏ Certiﬁcation statement that the design meets P100 and the performance tiers identiﬁed in the 
P100 Performance Matrix
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ Update (as necessary) narrative detailing the integrated design process, the design's 
sustainability strategy, and technologies that are expected to help achieve building 
performance. 
❏ Identify sustainable design strategies on the drawings.
❏ Updated LEED scorecard showing enough points expected to meet contractual requirement.
❏ Any updates to renewable scope or equipment
❏ Any updates to water net zero plans
❏ Any updates to waste net zero plans
❏ Update Guiding Principles Checklist if/as appropriate.
❏ Update Building Energy Model to compare to the design EUI.
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Continued coordination and reﬁnements to the Construction Documentation coordination shall 
be made, including close concurrence between speciﬁcations and drawings and ﬁnal system 
concurrence between professional disciplines.  
❏ All ﬁnal drawing schedules shall be updated in preliminary ﬁnal form for Agency review and 
cost reconciliation.  
❏ All materials shall be clearly identiﬁed to reﬂect Agency guidance.
❏ Preliminary ﬁnal SITES scorecard with any coordination or critical items clearly identiﬁed.  
❏ Draft SITES submissions for the USGBC per area emphasis should be submitted to GSA for 
review/concurrence.  
❏ Document results of preliminary consultation with the USGBC.
❏ Draft SITE submission to comply with SITES credit 3.3  for 6 points.
❏ Draft SITE submission to comply with SITES credit 3.4 for 5 points.
❏ Preliminary ﬁnal parking ﬁeld design, with enlarged plans, including a schedule that identiﬁes all 
requisite trees, the spectrum of parking stalls required, ﬁnal pedestrian circulation, ﬁnal 
measures being proposed to manage stormwater, and materials
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Specify BECx requirements.
❏ In the drawings and speciﬁcations, establish requirements for the types, sizes, and complexity 
of mock-ups. Coordinate requirements with the BECx Plan.
❏ Detail and specify rooﬁng assemblies. 
❏ Detail and specify air barriers. 
❏ Detail and specify thermal barriers. 
❏ Detail and specify fenestration systems. Resolve interfaces between diﬀerent materials, 
products, and assemblies. 
❏ Detail and specify below-grade waterprooﬁng. 
❏ Detail and specify fall protection systems and provisions for safe suspended access. 
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Diagrams illustrating proper clearance for servicing and replacement of equipment
❏ N/A
❏ Final detailed set of project calculations
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings.  Provide statement/review by project geotechnical engineer that design 
conforms to geotechnical report recommendations.
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations or analysis
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents.
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final calculations and drawings
❏ Final drawings
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Final calculations and drawings
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
Finalize previous narrative to include: 
❏ Final psychrometrics of HVAC systems 
❏ Cut sheets of selected equipment
❏
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❏
Finalize previous calculations to include:
❏ Final system pressure static analysis at peak and minimum block loads for occupied and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Building pressurization analysis for peak and minimum block loads for occupied and 
unoccupied conditions
❏ Flow and head calculations for pumping systems for peak and minimum block loads for 
occupied conditions
❏ Acoustical calculations for peak and minimum block loads for occupied conditions
❏ Sizing of vibration isolators for mechanical equipment
❏ Sizing of fuel storage and distribution system
❏ Final edited speciﬁcations
Finalize previous system to include:
❏ Scope statement, concise but detailed, in General Notes & Legends sheet
❏ Equipment access in enlarged plans, elevations, and cross-sections
❏ Show all valves. Indicate locations where temperature, pressure, ﬂow, contaminant/combustion 
gases, or vibration gauges are required, and if remote sensing is required.
❏ Double line drawings showing mechanical room piping and ductwork layout, damper locations, 
piping and ductwork layout with terminal units
❏ Location of automatic control sensors (e.g., temperature, relative humidity, CO2, room 
pressurization)
❏ Single line schematic ﬂow and riser diagram(s). Show ﬂow/energy measuring devices for water 
and air systems for all cooling, heating, and terminal equipment, and their interface with the 
BAS
❏ Automatic control diagrams:
❏ Control ﬂow diagrams with sensors, valves, and controllers (analog and digital inputs for 
controllers, front end equipment, and system architecture)
❏ Show control signal interfaces, complete with sequence of operation of all heating, 
ventilating, and cooling systems during occupied, 24-hour, and unoccupied conditions
❏ Bill of Material Schedules:
❏ Schedules of equipment that includes chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, terminal 
units, cooling towers, indicate if furnished by owner, and all equipment required for 
24-hour operations.
❏ Air terminal devices
❏ For major R&A project’s show existing equipment schedules or note as existing within 
new schedules.
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Finalize previous narrative
Finalize previous drawings to include:
❏ Plumbing layout and ﬁxtures, equipment and piping
❏ Points of connection to existing, if required, and points of connection to new civil underground 
utilities
❏ Systems schematics and ﬂow diagrams
❏ Riser diagrams for waste and vent lines
❏ Riser diagrams for domestic cold and hot water lines
❏ Plumbing ﬁxture schedule
❏ Demolition plans showing points of disconnection, if required
Finalize consumption calculations and analysis to include:
❏ Water consumption calculations and analysis for make-up water for HVAC systems and hot 
water heating
❏ Water supply calculations, including pressure
❏ Roof drainage calculations
❏ Sanitary waste sizing calculations
❏ Final edited speciﬁcations
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Final basis of design
❏ Final riser or one line diagram
❏ Final lighting, receptacle & electrical equipment layout along with associated circuitry
❏ Final normal/emergency electrical service sizes and point-by-point lighting calculations
❏ Fully edited speciﬁcations
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
Fire protection drawing details (show all typical details on drawings): 
❏ Building Construction: 
❏ Construction Type 
❏ Fire walls, ﬁre barriers, ﬁre partitions, smoke barriers 
❏ Panel and curtain walls 
❏ Fire-stopping conﬁgurations. Include details of all openings between the exterior walls 
(including panel, curtain, and spandrel walls) and ﬂoor slabs, openings in ﬂoors, and shaft 
enclosures 
❏ Means of Egress:
❏ Exits 
❏ Special locking arrangements 
❏ Exit Stairs-construction, landings, treads, guards and handrails, identiﬁcation, path 
markings
❏ Discharge from exits 
❏ Water Supply:
❏ Fire pump conﬁguration 
❏ Anchorage of underground ﬁre protection water supply line
❏ Standpipe riser 
❏ Water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems; All plans required in NFPA 13. 
❏ Non-water-based ﬁre protection systems 
❏ Fire alarm and emergency communication systems; All documentation required in NFPA 72. 
❏ Fire service access elevators (if applicable) 
❏ Occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable)
Calculations: 
❏ Final occupant load and egress calculations 
❏ Final ﬁre protection water supply calculations, including water supply ﬂow testing data 
❏ Final ﬁre pump calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Final smoke control calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Fire modeling results, including input data and all pertinent material and assumptions required 
to understand the output an analysis (where applicable)
❏ N/A
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analysis(Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity)
❏ Cost Plan Update
❏ Third Party Estimate
❏ VM Report Implementation Validation
❏ Reconcile AE/IGE Estimates
❏ QC Review AE Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Complete contract documents adhering to 106 report and agreement terms. 
❏ Detail drawings aligned with 106 compliance documents
❏ Completed historic material speciﬁcations and contractor qualiﬁcation requirements and as 
shown for 65%
❏ 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops, with each submission)
❏ Provide documentation of adherence to building preservation plan and 106 agreement terms, 
as applicable.
❏ Archeological compliance requirements update reﬂecting results of design-phase testing, if 
applicable
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Inclusion of details related to support of incorporation of AiA commision or Fine Art installation, 
structural supports, lighting, etc.
❏ N/A
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2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
Concept Design (all types)
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Chapter 1
BUILDING OPERATIONS 
& MAINTENANCE
Chapter 1
OPERATIONAL 
EXCELLENCE
Chapter 1
 CLIMATE ADAPTATION / 
RESILIENCE 
Chapter 1
BIM
Chapter 1
DESIGN COMMENTS
Chapter 1
P100 COMPLIANCE
Chapter 1
CODE AND SAFETY
Chapter 1
❏ N/A
❏ Certiﬁcation statement signed and sealed by all applicable disciplines 
❏ Final O&M Narrative to reﬂect development of construction drawings, and Construction 
Documents OE Checklist to the extent that CDs have changed
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Certiﬁcation statement signed and sealed by all applicable disciplines 
❏ Certiﬁcation statement signed and sealed by all applicable disciplines
❏ Final CD Native Design BIM to be archived and distributed to Contractor
❏ Bidding model for procurement purposes / bidding release
❏ IFC ﬁle exported from native Design BIM
❏ Final CD COBie Spreadsheet to be distributed to Contractor
❏ BIM QC Checklist: Identiﬁes what is currently contained in Design BIM and conﬁrms that it is 
compliant with GSA BIM Standards for the Design BIM
❏ BIM Interoperability Tool Model Check Report validating Model contains all CDX attributes and 
appropriate design data
❏ Final 3D Design Coordination Report 
❏ Final validated CD SDM data/spaces 
❏ Final Division 1 Speciﬁcations Sections on BIM 
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CD - 65%
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SUSTAINABLE 
STRATEGY NARRATIVE
Chapter 1.7
ENERGY NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2
WATER NET ZERO 
Chapter 1.7.2
WASTE NET ZERO
Chapter 1.7.2.1
ACHIEVABLE LEED 
GOAL
Chapter 1.7.1
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 
FOR FEDERAL 
SUSTAINABLE 
BUILDINGS 
Chapter 1.7
DAYLIGHTING
Chapter 1
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
Chapter 1
ENERGY USE 
TARGET/MODEL
Chapter 1.8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
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SUSTAINABLE 
LOCATIONS
Chapter 2
ZONING ANALYSIS
Chapter 2
DESIGN FOR PUBLIC 
USE
Chapter 2
COLLABORATIVE 
DESIGN PROCESS 
Chapter 2
SITE / LANDSCAPE 
STRATEGY 
Chapter 2
STORMWATER 
MANAGEMENT
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE 
IRRIGATION
Chapter 2
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Chapter 2
SILVER CERTIFICATION 
SITE APPROACH
Chapter 2
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Final detailed set of drawings and speciﬁcations
❏ Final SITES certiﬁcation package.  Submit to USGBC and GSA.
❏ Final SITES certiﬁcation package reﬂecting compliance with EISA section 438 and the 
attainment of SITES credit 3.3 for 6 points
❏ Final SITES certiﬁcation package reﬂecting compliance with SITES credit 3.4 for 5 points
❏ Final design reﬂecting compliance with the Parking Field design prescriptive requirements in 
the P100 Facility Standard 
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Concept Design (all types)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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ENCLOSURE 
COMMISSIONING PLAN
Chapter 3
ROOFING / ROOF 
DRAINAGE SYSTEM 
Chapter 3
WHOLE BUILDING AIR 
TIGHTNESS
Chapter 3
THERMAL BARRIERS 
(INSULATION) 
Chapter 3
VISUAL & 
PERFORMANCE 
MOCK-UPS 
Chapter 3
FENESTRATION 
(GLAZING SYSTEMS)
Chapter 3
OPERATIONS & 
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3
BELOW-GRADE 
WATERPROOFING 
Chapter 3
❏ Specify BECx requirements.
❏ In the drawings and speciﬁcations, establish requirements for the types, sizes, and complexity 
of mock-ups. 
❏ Coordinate requirements with the BECx Plan.
❏ Detail and specify rooﬁng assemblies. 
❏ Detail and specify air barriers. 
❏ Detail and specify thermal barriers. 
❏ Detail and specify fenestration systems. 
❏ Resolve interfaces between diﬀerent materials, products, and assemblies. 
❏ Detail and specify below-grade waterprooﬁng. 
❏ Detail and specify fall protection systems and provisions for safe suspended access. 
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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APPROVED PROGRAM & 
ADJACENCIES
Chapter 3
MECHANICAL SPACES
Chapter 3
BUILDING & SERVICE 
SPACES
Chapter 3
DESIGN NARRATIVE & 
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 3
GENERAL 
INFORMATION
Chapter 3
DESIGN CONCEPTS 
Chapter 3
MILLWORK
Chapter 3
FURNITURE, FIXTURES 
& EQUIPMENT
Chapter 3
FINISHES
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Final calculations and compliance reports (acoustical, heat transfer, toilet ﬁxture count, 
illumination/daylighting/glare analysis)
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ Final furniture package furniture typicals and speciﬁcations (if in A/E's scope)
Section Continues (next page)
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CD - 65%
CD - 95%
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OFFICE AREAS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR FACILITIES
Chapter 3
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR 
HEIGHTS
Chapter 3
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 3
INTERIOR CONDITIONS
Chapter 3
INTERIOR DESIGN: 
MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES 
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL CODE 
COMPLIANCE
Chapter 3
SIGNAGE & 
WAYFINDING
Chapter 3
BUILDING MASSING
Chapter 3
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
Section Continues (previous page)
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DESIGN LOADS
Chapter 4
VIBRATIONS
Chapter 4
INNOVATIVE METHODS 
& MATERIALS
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
FOUNDATIONS & 
GEOTECHNICAL 
Chapter 4
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 
& CALCULATIONS
Chapter 4
HISTORIC 
CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 4
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Chapter 4
CIVIL SITE
Chapter 4
QUALITY ASSURANCE & 
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Chapter 4
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings. Provide statement/review by project geotechnical engineer that design 
conforms to geotechnical report recommendations.
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations or analysis
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final drawings, calculations, analysis ﬁles & models, speciﬁcations and any supporting 
documents
❏ Final calculations and drawings
❏ Final drawings
MISCELLANEOUS 
COMPONENTS
Chapter 4
❏ Final calculations and drawings
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NARRATIVE
Chapter 5
ENERGY & WATER 
ANALYSIS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Final narrative
❏ Final drawings
❏ Final calculations and analysis
❏ Final edited speciﬁcations
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SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Chapter 5
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 5
DRAWINGS
Chapter 5
❏ Final narrative
❏ Final drawings
❏ Final calculations and analysis
❏ Final edited speciﬁcations
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CD - 65%
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BASIS OF DESIGN
Chapter 6
DRAWINGS
Chapter 6
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 6
SPECIFICATION
Chapter 6
ONE LINE
Chapter 6
❏ Final basis of design
❏ Final riser or one line diagram
❏ Final lighting, receptacle & electrical equipment layout along with associated circuitry
❏ Final normal/emergency electrical service sizes and point-by-point lighting calculations
❏ Fully edited speciﬁcations
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SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 7
CALCULATIONS
Chapter 7
CODE ANALYSIS
Chapter 7
DRAWINGS
Chapter 7
❏ N/A
Calculations: 
❏ Final occupant load and egress calculations 
❏ Final ﬁre protection water supply calculations, including water supply ﬂow testing data 
❏ Final ﬁre pump calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Final smoke control calculations (where applicable) 
❏ Fire modeling results, including input data and all pertinent material and assumptions required 
to understand the output an analysis (where applicable)
❏ N/A
Fire protection drawing details (show all typical details on drawings):
❏ Building Construction: 
❏ Construction Type 
❏ Fire walls, ﬁre barriers, ﬁre partitions, smoke barriers 
❏ Panel and curtain walls 
❏ Fire-stopping conﬁgurations. Include details of all openings between the exterior walls 
(including panel, curtain, and spandrel walls) and ﬂoor slabs, openings in ﬂoors, and shaft 
enclosures 
❏ Means of Egress: 
❏ Exits 
❏ Special locking arrangements 
❏ Exit Stairs-construction, landings, treads, guards and handrails, identiﬁcation, path 
markings 
❏ Discharge from exits 
❏ Water Supply: 
❏ Fire pump conﬁguration 
❏ Anchorage of underground ﬁre protection water supply line 
❏ Standpipe riser 
❏ Water-based ﬁre extinguishing systems (1) All plans required in NFPA 13. 
❏ Non-water-based ﬁre protection systems 
❏ Fire alarm and emergency communication systems (1) All documentation required in NFPA 72. 
❏ Fire service access elevators (if applicable) 
❏ Occupant evacuation elevators (if applicable)
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COST VIABILITY
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST PLAN
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
DETAIL
(Chapter, #, etc)
SUPPORTING COST 
ANALYSIS
(Chapter, #, etc)
COST ESTIMATE: 
CORE/SHELL, TI
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROJECT DEVELOPING 
ON-BUDGET
(Chapter, #, etc)
QUALITY CONTROL 
REVIEW
(Chapter, #, etc)
VALUE ENGINEERING
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Cost Estimate
❏ Project is viable from a cost standpoint
❏ Supporting Analysis(Market, LCC, Risk, Sensitivity)
❏ Cost Plan Update
❏ Reconcile AE/IGE Estimates
❏ QC Review of Estimate
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
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COURTROOMS
Chapter 8
CUSTOMER DESIGN 
GUIDE DEVIATIONS
Chapter 8
SPECIALTY SPACES
Chapter 8
❏ N/A
❏ N/A
❏ List any exceptions or deviations from customer agency design guides such as US Courts 
Design Guides and USMS Publication 64
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SITE PRESERVATION 
REQUIREMENTS
(Chapter, #, etc)
ARCHEOLOGICAL 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
DOCUMENT EXISTING 
CONDITIONS
(Chapter, #, etc)
Complete contract documents adhering to 106 report and agreement terms including:
❏ Pre Award submittal requirements for compliance with competency of restoration specialist 
requirements
❏ Technical speciﬁcations for treatment of historic materials
❏ Specialized materials and procedures for repair and restoration 
❏ Procedures for protecting historic materials in areas being altered 
❏ Sample submittal requirements for replacement materials and new installations in preservation 
zones
❏ Sample review of repair and restoration procedures
❏ Final 106 Compliance Preservation Report (iterative, as design develops, with each submission)
❏ Provide documentation of adherence to building preservation plan and 106 agreement terms, 
as applicable.
❏ Archeological compliance requirements, including required monitoring or mitigation
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Structural
Mechanical
Plumbing
Electrical
Fire Protection
Cost Estimating
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ARCHITECTURAL 
DESIGN VALUES
(Chapter, #, etc)
PROCESS 
DOCUMENTATION
(Chapter, #, etc)
❏ Final details related to support of incorporation of AiA commision or Fine Art installation, 
structural supports, lighting, etc.
❏ Summary of meetings with the Art in Architecture Panel
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Concept Design has unique 
stages and requirements for 
each of the four diﬀerent 
Construction Types.  
Select the stage of interest 
under the appropriate type in 
the expanded menu to to the 
left to navigate back to the 
Concept Design requirements 
section.
Or use the Construction Type 
buttons at the top of the 
sidebar menu to navigate 
back to the appropriate 
Delivery Phase Map.
4 - CMC
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Preliminary Concept
3 - DB Bridging
Concept Development
Final Concept
Offeror’s Tech Proposal
Pre-Award Concept
2 - DB
Post-Award Concept
Final Concept
Construction Type
Project Phase
1 - DBB
2 - DB
3 - DB Bridging
4 - CMC
1 - DBB
Preliminary Concept
Concept Development
Final Concept
Concept Design (all types)
DD - 100%
CD - 65%
CD - 95%
CD - Final
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This document is part of the Facilities Standards for the GSA Public

Buildings Service (P-100). The most recent version of this document

and its related counterparts can be found at:

http://www.gsa.gov/p100

Version Number: 1.0

Published: 2021

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