Interior of a windowless testing facility with polished concrete floors, exposed ceiling pipes, bright safety-coded elements, and overhead lighting.

GSA TSA TSIF Innovation Test Bed Facility

Adaptive Design Drives Mission Readiness

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Project Location

Washington, D.C.

Client

General Services Administration

Area

24,000 SF

Services

Architecture, engineering, structural, and interior design

Our renovation of the Transportation Security Administration Innovation Test Bed at Washington, D.C.’s National Airport, transforms a partially occupied, repurposed facility into a high-performance testing environment. Through a phased design approach, we ensured uninterrupted operations while delivering major upgrades to HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and environmental controls. The result is a resilient, future-ready space built to meet General Services Administration standards, support evolving security technologies, and uphold the mission-critical work of the TSA.

Environmental Control That 麻花星空mvs as Hard as the Mission

The original facility, a repurposed post office, lacked complete temperature control, which hindered precision testing of security screening equipment. Our integrated team of architects and engineers designed a robust HVAC system that responds to shifting heat loads, varying occupancy, and equipment demands. The system is designed to meet GSA’s PBS-P100 standard and operate reliably for 25 years with proper maintenance.

Flexible Infrastructure for a Moving Target

As part of the expanded scope, 麻花星空mv designed a new Rack Room to accommodate 16 cabinets, complete with a dedicated CRAC unit, upgraded electrical and telecom systems, and enhanced exhaust for hazardous fumes. We also introduced an overhead electrical busway grid and LED lighting throughout the space, ensuring ongoing future adaptation as TSA’s technology continues to evolve.

Functional testing environment supports flexible testing and secure operations.

A Phased Approach to Continuous Upgrades

This project required a thoughtful construction approach, as the space needed to remain partially occupied throughout the process. To address this, we delivered a phased design strategy that balanced performance upgrades with operational continuity, ensuring TSA teams could maintain their workflow with minimal disruptions.

Performance, Longevity, and Continuity of Mission

By working closely with stakeholders and leading a fast-paced design process, we delivered a secure, durable, and adaptive environment that meets the demands of a federal mission in real-time. The result is a future-focused space where thoughtful design supports critical operations without compromise.

Rooftop view of upgraded HVAC system with visible units against the horizon. Caption: Upgraded rooftop HVAC system enhances temperature control for the testing facility.