Denver Federal Center

Denver Federal Center
Type:	Program
Sponsor organization:	General Services Administration
Creation Legislation:	Not specifically legislated; repurposed from the Denver Ordnance Plant
Website:	https://www.gsa.gov/dfc

Mission
To provide office, laboratory, and warehouse space for numerous federal agencies, enhancing operational efficiency and inter-agency cooperation. The DFC aims to support the administrative and scientific missions of the U.S. government while promoting sustainability.

Denver Federal Center (DFC) is a large federal complex in Lakewood, Colorado, managed by the General Services Administration (GSA), housing numerous federal agencies.

Official Site

Goals

To serve as an efficient hub for federal operations, consolidating agency resources.
To promote inter-agency collaboration and resource sharing.
To implement sustainable practices in federal building management.

Success is measured by agency satisfaction with facilities, energy efficiency metrics, and the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration.

Organization

The Denver Federal Center is managed by the GSA, with various federal agencies as tenants. It operates under GSA's Rocky Mountain Region, with oversight from a Regional Administrator. Funding for the DFC comes from both GSA's budget for real property management and from rental fees paid by tenant agencies.

Impact and Outcomes

- Quantitative: The DFC hosts over 6,200 employees from 28 different federal agencies, managing more than 4 million square feet of space. - Qualitative: It has fostered a collaborative environment among federal entities and implemented significant green initiatives, like solar energy projects.

Challenges include maintaining aging infrastructure and adapting to the changing needs of tenant agencies.

General Services Administration

Background and History

Originally the site of the Denver Ordnance Plant during WWII, the DFC was repurposed in the post-war era into a federal office complex. It began operations in the mid-1940s, with continuous development and modernization. The complex has seen significant changes, including the integration of environmental sustainability practices, with no end date planned for its operations.

Funding: - The DFC's operations are funded through GSA's budget for property management and tenant agency rent. - Specific funding details are not typically itemized publicly but are part of GSA's annual appropriations.

Implementation

The DFC manages its facilities through a mix of direct GSA operations and contracted services for maintenance. It has undergone various phases of development and modernization, including significant sustainability projects. There is no defined end date for the DFC as it continues to serve federal needs.

Leadership: - The operations are overseen by GSA's **Regional Administrator for the Rocky Mountain Region**.

External Links

Wikipedia Article: - wikipedia:Denver Federal Center

Social media

No specific social media accounts for the Denver Federal Center were found.

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[1] ttps://www.gsa.gov/dfc

[2] ttps://www.blm.gov/office/national-operations-center

[3] ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Federal_Center

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