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> Insert Project Manager\'s Address
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> November 13, 2023 Insert Routing Code

MEMORANDUM FOR: For The Record

FROM: Insert Project Manager\'s Name

CWIP Project Manager

SUBJECT: Notification of Initial Determination for Capitalized or
Expensed Project Costs

PROJECT TITLE: Insert the Project\'s Official Name

REFERENCE: NOAA's Construction Work-in-Progress (CWIP) Policy and
Procedures Manual

Based upon my review of the Construction Work-in-Progress (CWIP) Policy
and Procedures Manual and the attached information, it is my initial
determination the subject project qualifies as a CWIP project and the
provisions outlined within the CWIP manual will be followed to account
for appropriate expenditures.

For this project the CWIP Activity Manager is Insert CWIP Activity
Manager Name, EMail Address and Telephone Number. The estimated start
date for this project is: Insert Est. Start Date (format MM/DD/YY) and
the Beneficial Occupancy Date and/or Substantial Completion or the date
this asset will likely be placed in service is: Insert Est. BOD or
Project Date Asset will be placed in service (format MM/DD/YY).

The following information is provided as supporting documentation of my
initial determination.

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  **MAJOR   **Real Property** (construction or significant improvement of
  ASSET     a facility) For Real Property projects, Appendix A is also
  GROUP     required
  (check    
  one)**    

            **Personal Property** (acquisition, development, construction
            or installation of equipment or asset which is not real
            property, or the significant improvement or modification to
            the original)

            **Internal Use Software** (development or modification to
            software which will be used internally)
  --------- -------------------------------------------------------------

This project involves Insert DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT to Include any
Demolition Needs, Description of Each Property Item being Constructed,
Sq. Ft. of Each Facility, Construction Material Used, Etc.

A)  **INITIAL DETERMINATION COST ESTIMATE:**

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  Design Cost Est.                                    \$0.00

  Construction Cost Est.                              \$0.00

  Construction Supervision Cost Est.                  \$0.00

  GFE Cost Est.                                       \$0.00

  Duplication Cost Est. (Final Design)                \$0.00

  Transportation of Goods Cost Est.                   \$0.00

  Storage Cost Est.                                   

  **Estimated Direct Project Cost**                   \$0.00

                                                      

  **Incidental Cost Estimate (3% or 5% of             \$0.00
  construction costs)**                               

  **EST. TOTAL CWIP PROJECT COST**                    **\$0.00**
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B)  **CWIP CRITERIA:**

(T**o qualify as a CWIP activity, an acquired asset must meet
[all]{.underline} of the following criteria):**

Total estimated project equals \$200,000 or more

Service life is estimated to be 2 years or more

Provides a long term future economic benefit

Is not intended for sale

cc: CWIP Activity Manager

CFO Finance Office -- Financial Statements Branch

Insert Appropriate LO/SO - approver of the NF37-6 CFO

Insert Appropriate LO/SO - CWIP account code establisher Budget Analyst

Insert Appropriate LO/SO - fund management official Chief, Financial
Management Center

\[Check appropriate office(s) below\]

CAO/RPFLO/RPMD (if asset is Real Property)

CAO/RPFLO/PPMD (if asset is Real Property)

CAO/RPFLO/LD/PPMB (if asset is Personal Property)

Office of the Chief Information Officer (if asset is Internal Use
Software)

(Document Source: [Beverly A.
Mooneyham](mailto:Beverly.A.Schuetz@noaa.gov), 816/426-2063)

***[APPENDIX A]{.underline}*** (Attach to CWIP Determination Letter if
the asset is Real Property)

PROJECT TITLE: Insert the Project\'s Official Name

PROJECT ADDRESS: Insert the Project\'s Complete Address

**LIFE EXTENDING ASSESSMENT:**

**[New Construction]{.underline}**

**[Replacement/Renovation of Major Systems or Subsystems]{.underline}**
(Check each of the engineering disciplines below for which Major Systems
or Subsystems will be Replaced or Involve Major Renovations.
[NOTE]{.underline}: Do not check a block if the major system or
subsystem was not replaced or the renovation was not major. )

Architectural

Roofing and Roof Insulation

Exterior Finishes, Doors and Windows

Interior Finishes and Partitions

Structural Repairs and Improvements

Mechanical

Plumbing and Fire Suppression

Heating, Ventilation, Fuel Storage and Controls

Chillers and Cooling Towers

Electrical

Service Entrance/Emergency Power

Distribution Panels, UPS's, Power Conditioners and Alarm Systems

Interior and Exterior Lighting

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> LIFE EXTENDING ASSESSMENT:
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> IS life extending

IS NOT life extending

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REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION REVIEW:

If the capital improvement is life extending, the Realty Specialist must
complete the following information and provide signature:

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  Property ID No. (if          
  this is an improvement) 

  Is the Improvement to a 
  Leased Property?        

  New Useful Life (Choose 
  from Drop Down List)    
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Signed:
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Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ CAO/RPFLO/Real Property Management
Division

(Following completion of Real Property concurrence and information,
forward to the CWIP Project Manager and CWIP Activity Manager listed)