United States Mint

FY 2016

Capital Investment Plan
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Investment Name: Order Management System II (OMS-II)

Type of Investment: Major IT Investment

Description:

This initiative will replace the systems supporting the U.S. Mint numismatic business process 

and provide customers with an experience that keeps pace with advancements in both 

technology and business functionality in the retail industry.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 5.12 56.67 2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.29

Total DME funding 56.67 2.50 0.00 59.17

Unallocated DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 49.59 51.93 62.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 164.32

Total O&M funding 0.00 49.59 51.93 101.53

Unallocated O&M funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 5.12 56.67 52.09 51.93 62.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 228.61

Total Gov FTE Cost 1.99 1.33 0.98 1.01 1.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.34

Number of FTE represented by costs 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

The United States Mint's numismatic retail systems are currently supported by the Integrated 

Retail Information System (IRIS). IRIS is comprised of systems, applications, and business 

processes, all in constant communication to effectively support the USM's sales function for 

numismatists and the general public. While the retail sales system was state-of-the-art at the 

time of implementation in 2001, United States Mint has failed to implement vendor-provided 

upgrades to the application software, resulting in an environment that fails to meet United States 

Mint business needs and presenting unacceptable risks. Specifically, the operating system and 

application software cannot be supported through standard service contracts and are 

unsupported by their vendors. Additionally, the hardware is no longer manufactured and cannot 

be replaced with new equipment in the event of failure. 

Some general facts about the USM numismatic business:

-617,000 unique purchasers, with numismatic revenue of $477.6 million and 5.6 million units 

sold in FY2012.

-802,000 unique purchasers, with numismatic revenue of $723.9 million and 7.3 million units 

sold in FY2011.

It is imperative that the USM replace the current IRIS environment so it can conduct its business 

in a productive, reliable and secure manner.

The primary purpose of this initiative is to replace the outdated systems and eliminate the risk of 

IRIS environment failure. The objective is to replace the systems supporting the numismatic 

business process and to provide United States Mint customers with an experience that keeps 

pace with advancements in both technology and business functionality in the retail industry. 

The OMS II will specifically address Strategic Goal 3: Responsibly expand the numismatic 

program.

The scope includes:
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-Replacing the IRIS environment with state-of-the-art capability. This includes replacement of 

the OMS e-Commerce Web platform, infrastructure, Warehouse Management System (WMS), 

and Contact Center Operations.

-Integrating the new solution with USM internal and external systems that provide financial and 

inventory control, and payment processing functions.

The USM will contract with a full service provider to meet the end-to-end e-commerce needs of 

the retail sales business.

Return on Investment: 

In addition to the enhanced capabilities that the new system will provide, there are improved 

business processes and the utilization of cloud computing, which are non-financial benefits. 

The financial benefits include contracted savings calculated as the difference between the IRIS 

"As-Is" scenario and the full service provider. 

In addition to the reduction in the number of internal resources required for contract 

administration, improving internal processes, and reducing order fulfillment/inventory 

management staff. 

The opportunity cost of avoiding a break in service which would negatively impact the USM 

revenue generation was not factored into the return on investment as a benefit.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: Strategic Goal 2: Effectively manage 

bullion and numismatic programs.

Strategic Goal 3: Responsibly expand numismatic program.

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A

Accomplishments: 

Completed the planning phase including an AoA (Analysis of Alternatives) - December 2012

Case for Action approved by ESC (Executive Steering Committee) - March 2013

Acquisition phase of the project - Completed September 2013.

Planned Objectives and Accomplishments: 

In FY2014, the USM worked with the full service provider to capture and define the 

requirements, create a unique site design and release a solution that keeps pace with 

advancements in both technology and business functionality.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

-To replace the current Order Management System that is at risk for failure since it is well 

beyond its expected life span.

-Implement an Order Management System that will improve and assure stable service to United 

States Mint numismatic customers.

-Understand and incorporate unique voice of customers (investors, casual collectors, resellers, 

etc.) to provide a best in class customer experience.

SUBORDINATE OBJECTIVES

-Provide effective governance and project management oversight over budget, scope, and 
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delivery timeline.

-Maximize best acquisition management, project management, and business practices 

throughout project development and implementation

-Identify and utilize an effective outsourced solution with minimal customizations, extensions, 

and enhancements.

-Preserve government brand with outsourced solution

-Redesign business processes to the software solution., as necessary

-Evaluate and rationalize existing processes- e.g., pre-orders, household limits.

-Implement the program in phases wherever necessary.

-Wherever economically and operationally advantageous, maximize opportunities to lower costs 

in out-year IT development or business costs by making prudent decisions today during OMS 

development

-All out of scope systems and applications will be treated as separate initiatives requiring their 

own business case and funding-e.g., content management program, data warehouse.

Development, modernization, and enhancement timeframe: 

BY+1: The USM will place in production the replacement system for IRIS. The USM will be able 

to provide its numismatic customers with an experience that keeps pace with advancements in 

both technology and business functionality in the retail industry.

BY+2: The USM will keep pace with emerging technologies and capabilities in this second year 

of Operations & Maintenance. The USM will continue to identify ways to enhance offerings to 

customers. This fiscal year activities will also ensure that OMS II stays current will all hardware 

and software to meet retail industry standards and best practices.

Performance Evaluation and Metrics: 

Metric Description Measurement 

Condition

Reporting 

Frequency

Unit Of 

Measure

CY 

Target

Latest 

Actual 

Result

Date of 

Latest Actual 

Result

Numismatic customer base: Total number of unique purchasers over a fiscal year, 

where a unique purchaser consists of an account number and address/name without 

a prior purchase in the fiscal year.

Over target Monthly Size of base 

in millions 0.08 0.09 01/15/2015

Average time to ship orders Under target Monthly

Average 

Number of 

Days

2.00 0.15 01/15/2015

Maintain eCommerce website uptime. Over target Monthly Percentage 

(%) 1.00 1.00 01/15/2015

Numismatic unit sales in millions per month Over target Monthly Sales units 0.72 0.47 01/15/2015

The United States Mint contracts with National Analysts Research and Consulting to 

conduct a bimonthly Customer Satisfaction Measure (CSM) Tracking Survey among 

a random sample of active customers. The CSM Survey is intended to capture 

customer satisfaction with the United States Mint's performance as a coin supplier 

and the quality of specific products. The CSI is as a single quantitative score of CSM 

Survey results.

Over target Monthly Percentage 

(%) 90.00 0.89 01/15/2015
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Investment Name: US Mint IT Infrastructure End User Systems and Support (ITI EUSS)

Type of Investment: Major IT Investment

Description:

This investment represents the United States Mint's end user hardware (desktop, laptop, 

handheld devices), peripherals (local and shared printers), and software (operating systems, 

office automation suites, messaging and groupware), and help desks.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Unallocated DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 49.37 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 145.03

Total O&M funding 13.67 13.67 13.67 41.00

Unallocated O&M funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 49.37 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 13.67 145.03

Total Gov FTE Cost 5.37 1.92 1.92 1.92 1.92 1.92 1.92 1.92 18.82

Number of FTE represented by costs 85.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 295.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

- This investment represents the United States Mints end user hardware (desktop, laptop, 

handheld devices), peripherals (local and shared printers), and software (operating systems, 

office automation suites, messaging and groupware), and help desks.

- The Mint has approximately 1,661 internal end users.

- The Mint inventory of IT Assets reveals 1,009 desktop workstations, 652 laptops, and 327 

handheld devices are supported by the IT Department.

Return on Investment: 

This investment provides support and services to the Mint's end users who require those 

services to perform their functions effectively and efficiently. The Mint produces more than 24 

billion products per year using only 1,715 employees. It would be impossible to produce such 

output without heavy mechanization of the manufacturing processes,and digitization of the sales 

and marketing,and the administrative operations. ROI is generated using a standard financial 

analysis cost model. In 2005, the ROI was calculated as 25.12%.. It has not been re-calculated 

since.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: The Mint's overall strategy is published 

each year as part of its Annual Report.

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: President's Management Agenda, eGovernment initiative, "Automate 

internal processes to reduce costs internally, within the federal government, by disseminating 

best practices across agencies.
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Accomplishments: 

- The Mint installed a new Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system in FY 2013/2014 to 

replace its aging telephone network..

- The Mint implemented a number of intrusion detection/prevention products and services to 

improve our network security.

- The Mint is due for an End User Asset Refresh in FY 2015. The Mint expects to replace over 

1,200 desktop workstations and docked laptops, as well as numerous laser printers with stateof-the-art replacements.

Development, modernization, and enhancement timeframe: 

BY+1: - VOIP project will replace current land-line equipment and provide better and more costefficient service

- Continued improvement in accessibility of intranet/internet portal access is planned.

BY+2: Telework off-site capabilities will be enhanced to include video collaboration and file 

sharing across the network. This enhancement is dependent on sufficient budgetary resources 

to implement in the timeframe estimated.

BY+3: integration of Mint systems on the cloud to improve performance and provide additional 

services to our users. As with collaboration initiatives, this project is dependent on budgetary 

resources being available to support schedule estimates.

BY+4: Continuous improvement to meet the needs of our users and to support the mission of 

the Mint.

Useful Life: 

Year the investment began: 2003

End Year of the current planning cycle: 2020

Description of why the investment is not consistent with life cycle model defined in OMB 

Circular A-131.: This is an on-going IT support investment and does not have a projected end 

date.
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Performance Evaluation and Metrics: 

Metric Description Measurement 

Condition

Reporting 

Frequency

Unit Of 

Measure

CY 

Target

Latest 

Actual 

Result

Date of 

Latest 

Actual 

Result

First Contact Resolution. First person contacted at Service Desk resolves 

the incident. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 80.00 88.89 01/01/2015

Customer Satisfaction inquiry. Conduct a satisfaction inquiry of those who 

received a specific service. Over target Monthly Percent (%) 80.00 90.00 01/01/2015

Security event response. The timeliness and appropriate response to an 

end user's security threat indication. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 99.99 100.00 01/01/2015

Time to answer phone request for assistance Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 90.00 94.68 01/01/2015

Customer notification of events. Event acknowledgement sent to customer 

within the defined timeframe of event Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 98.00 99.09 01/01/2015

IT Services Management Process Execution. Ensure end users receive 

quality service as defined by the support process and standards. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 95.00 100.00 01/01/2015
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Investment Name: US Mint IT Infrastructure Mainframes and Servers Services and Support 

(ITI MSSS)

Type of Investment: Major IT Investment

Description:

This investment represents the United States Mint's system servers, including hardware and 

software operations, licenses, maintenance, back-up, continuity of operations, disaster 

recovery, virtualization, and data center consolidation.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Unallocated DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 38.94 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 111.98

Total O&M funding 10.43 10.43 10.43 31.30

Unallocated O&M funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 38.94 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 10.43 111.98

Total Gov FTE Cost 5.61 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 1.41 15.50

Number of FTE represented by costs 47.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 131.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

- This investment represents the United States Mint system servers, including hardware and 

software operations, licenses, maintenance, back-up, continuity of operations, disaster 

recovery, virtualization, and data center consolidation. 

- The Mint services approximately 1,661 internal users.

- Our server inventory includes 25 physical Unix servers (84 processors), 70 physical Wintel 

servers (398 processors), and 11 Linux servers (54 processors). 

- The average uptime for all servers is 99.96 percent.

Return on Investment: 

ROI has not been calculated for this continuing investment in infrastructure since 2005. This 

investment supports the Mint's internal and external networks. In 2005, The Mint re-calculated 

the ROI for this investment using standard ROI methodology. At that time, the ROI was 25.12%.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: The President's Management Agenda, 

eGovernment initiative, "Automate internal processes to reduce costs internally, within the 

federal government, by disseminating best practices across agencies".

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A

Accomplishments: 

- The Mint completed a server upgrade replacement in 2014 so that no server in operation is 
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older than three years.

- The Mint average server uptime was 99.96 percent, well above the target performance level.

Planned Objectives and Accomplishments: 

The Mint has developed a system design for its order management operations that utilize a 

commercial cloud operated by its contractor, PFSWeb. This system is due to become 

operational in October, 2014. Based on our experience with that system, the design of the 

Mint's IT platform may be dramatically revised to make better use of the cloud, either proprietary 

or commercial in the near future.

Development, modernization, and enhancement timeframe: 

BY+1: Based on the Mint's long-term IT roadmap, the IT Department intends to make greater 

use of cloud capabilities and move to an infrastructure that utilizes a Platform as a Service 

(PAAS) platform. Our plans for critical systems are to utilize a Cloud-based, ERP-supported 

architecture. However, budget constraints have forced the Mint to lengthen the schedule for 

making these transformational investments.

BY+2: Incrementally migrating internal Data center operations to the Cloud, eventually 

performing all IT operations on the cloud and closing the data center. This process will occur 

over several years based on the availability of capital and other business needs.

BY+3: Continuing migration of major systems and applications to the Cloud. This will reduce 

server costs and number of staff needed to support server farm.

BY+4: Completion of migration of the Mint Data Center to the Cloud. Continuous improvement 

to the responsiveness, flexibility, and capabilities of the IT infrastructure to better serve our 

customers, both internal and external.

Useful Life: 

Year the investment began: 1990

End Year of the current planning cycle: 2020

Description of why the investment is not consistent with life cycle model defined in OMB 

Circular A-131.: This is an on-going support investment and does not have an expected end 

date.
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Performance Evaluation and Metrics: 

Metric Description Measurement 

Condition

Reporting 

Frequency

Unit Of 

Measure

CY 

Target

Latest 

Actual 

Result

Date of Latest 

Actual Result

Vulnerability remediation Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 98.00 98.65 01/01/2015

Servers Under designated age limts. The current age limit for replacement is 

three years. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 98.00 99.00 01/01/2015

Capacity Management. the management of all IT platform components to 

ensure adequate capacity for system workload demand. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 98.00 100.00 01/01/2015

Data Center Request Fulfiillment. Complete service requests within defined 

service parameters. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 99.50 100.00 01/01/2015

Incident Response and Resolution. This metric measures the extent to which 

network incidents reduce availability of key network services and assets Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 99.50 96.80 01/01/2015

Network Performance. Round-trip transit delay is within specification for 

networks. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 95.00 98.24 01/01/2015

Availability of Critical Application Services. Applications critical to the United 

States Mint have high level of availability. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 99.44 100.00 01/01/2015

Monthly Data Center Maintenance Cost in Millions of Dollars: This metric 

measures the overall costs to maintain the data center server infrastructure 

each month. This includes all aspects of services as well as data center 

components, mainly servers, necessary to support this component of the IT 

platform

Over target Monthly Dollars 0.95 0.09 01/01/2015
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Investment Name: US Mint IT Infrastructure Telecommunications (ITI TSS)

Type of Investment: Major IT Investment

Description:

This investment represents the United States Mint's data networks and telecommunications 

hardware and software operations, licenses, maintenance, back-up, continuity of operations, 

and disaster recovery. Network (TNet) for data and Voice Network.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Unallocated DME funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 25.39 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 68.33

Total O&M funding 6.14 6.14 6.14 18.41

Unallocated O&M funding 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 25.39 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 6.14 68.33

Total Gov FTE Cost 5.69 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.19 21.02

Number of FTE represented by costs 81.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 298.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

This investment represents the United States Mint's data networks and telecommunications 

hardware and software operations, licenses, maintenance, back-up, continuity of operations, 

and disaster recovery. Network (TNet) for data and Enterprise Voice Networks (EVN) for voice 

traffic. 

- The investment includes a Wide Area Network (WAN) with more than 2,800 devices on-line 

and more than 44 GB of annual traffic. 

- It includes Local Area networks totaling more than 5,500 active ports. 

- It also supports cellular and video conferencing facilities. 

- There are approximately 1,300 network users at the Mint.

Return on Investment: 

The United States Mint's internal network is the primary tool for coordinating and executing 

mission-critical activities. It is used in the manufacturing and sales and marketing activities as 

well as administrative functions. The Mint literally could not operate without an efficient and 

effective network. ROI is calculated using a standard financial cost model. In 2005, it was 

calculated as 25.12%.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: The goal of the United States Mint's 

network operations is to provide efficient and reliable service to all Mint facilities in order to 

provide critical information and to facilitate collaboration among the various entities.

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A
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Accomplishments: 

- The Mint has used stringent service level standards to maintain or improve Internet access, 

availability, and performance.

- The Mint's Intranet and Internet sites have been upgraded to include links to important 

information for Mint users and the general public.

Planned Objectives and Accomplishments: 

- The Mint has implemented a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology which has 

reduced costs and enhanced our telecommunications capabilities. The project was completed in 

FY 2013.

- Internet redesign will improve access for Mint numismatic customers and better design of 

catalog will improve customer access to product information. The scope of the re-design 

depends on capital access and other technical resources. 

- Implementation of the OMS II order management system will improve customer access to Mint 

website catalog sales and ordering capability.

Development, modernization, and enhancement timeframe: 

BY+1: Implementation of Telework initiatives via enhanced technology has begun and is 

nearing completion.

BY+2: Emphasis placed on collaboration among Mint staff using video conferencing. New 

products and services related to video collaboration have already been introduced.

BY+3: Reduced mobile communications usage has been a continuing goal of the Mint to drive 

down telecom costs and ensure usage is confined to critical Mint business and users.

BY+4: Increasing the accessibility of Mint numismatic products via new channels such as 

iPhone apps.

Useful Life: 

Year the investment began: 2003

End Year of the current planning cycle: 2020

Description of why the investment is not consistent with life cycle model defined in OMB 

Circular A-131.: This is an on-going infrastructure support investment and does not have an 

end date.
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Performance Evaluation and Metrics: 

Metric Description Measurement 

Condition

Reporting 

Frequency Unit Of Measure CY Target

Latest 

Actual 

Result

Date of 

Latest 

Actual 

Result

Internet Access Availability. The network is accessible to meet the business 

requirements of the Mint, as defined. Over target Monthly percentage (%) 99.86 100.00 01/01/2015

Network Performance Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 95.00 98.24 01/01/2015

Service Request Fulfillment. Complete service requests within defined service 

parameters. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 95.00 100.00 01/01/2015

Availability of Long Distance Telephone Services: This includes in-bound and 

out-bound LD telephone service. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 99.99 100.00 01/01/2015

Network Availability Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 99.86 100.00 01/01/2015

Web Operations - Mission Critical. Building, maintaining and hosting missioncritical applications and websites. Over target Monthly Percentage (%) 98.00 100.00 01/01/2015

Monthly Telecommunications and network Maintenance Cost in Millions of 

Dollars: This metric measures the overall costs to maintain the 

telecommunications and network infrastructure each month. This includes all 

aspects of services as well as network components, routers, and security 

software necessary to support this component of the IT platform

Under target Monthly Dollars 0.54 0.51 01/01/2015
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Investment Name: Mint Manufacturing Equipment Improvement and Replacement

Type of Investment: Major Non-IT Investment

Description:

The manufacturing equipment improvement and replacement capital projects focus on 

improving and acquiring the necessary equipment at each of the United States Mint's four 

production facilities and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. These capital projects aim to 

improve or replace either outdated or damaged vital equipment that is used during the coin 

production process. These projects include the replacement of circulating presses, counting 

systems upgrades; and the integration of new high speed surface scanning technology. 

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 22.85 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 82.7

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 22.85 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 8.55 82.7

Total Gov FTE Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Number of FTE represented by costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

The manufacturing equipment improvement and replacement capital projects focus on 

improving and acquiring the necessary equipment at each of the United States Mint's four 

production facilities and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. These capital projects aim to 

improve or replace either outdated or damaged vital equipment that is used during the coin 

production process. These projects include the replacement of circulating presses, counting 

systems upgrades; and the integration of new high speed surface scanning technology.

Return on Investment: 

The anticipated benefits of this investment include the continuity of the production process at all 

facilities; Increased cost savings and efficiencies; and adequate production of products for the 

circulating and numismatic programs. 

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: N/A

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A
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Investment Name: Mint Manufacturing Facilities Improvement and Replacement

Type of Investment: Major Non-IT Investment

Description:

The United States Mint operates four production facilities in Denver, CO; West Point, NY; San 

Francisco, CA; and Philadelphia, PA; along with the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. These 

facilities are the hub for the production of coins and metals necessary for the Mint to adequately 

operate its circulating and numismatic programs. The manufacturing facilities improvement 

capital projects focus on improving the sustainability of the facilities for continuity of the 

production process at each of the production sites and the bullion depository. These capital 

projects aim to make the necessary acquisitions, improvements or upgrades to the facilities. 

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 14.35 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 66.50

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 14.35 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 66.50

Total Gov FTE Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Number of FTE represented by costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

The United States Mint operates four production facilities in Denver, CO; West Point, NY; San 

Francisco, CA; and Philadelphia, PA; along with the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. These 

facilities are the hub for the production of coins and metals necessary for the Mint to adequately 

operate its circulating and numismatic programs. The manufacturing facilities improvement 

capital projects focus on improving the sustainability of the facilities for continuity of the 

production process at each of the production sites and the bullion depository. These capital 

projects aim to make the necessary acquisitions, improvements or upgrades to the facilities. 

Return on Investment: 

The Mint anticipated that the benefits gained from these projects will include continuity of the 

production process at all facilities; increased stewardship of federal funds; and adequate 

production of products for the circulating and numismatic programs.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: N/A

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A
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Investment Name: Mint Manufacturing Facilities Safety and Environmental

Type of Investment: Major Non-IT Investment

Description:

The facilities safety and environmental capital projects are based on the priority set by the 

United States Mint to ensure employee safety in accordance to the standards set by the 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Projects in the manufacturing facilities 

include the seismic upgrades project in San Francisco; renovation of the air handler system in 

Philadelphia; and the waste-water treatment plant replacement in Denver.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 5.61 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 38.51

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 5.61 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 4.70 38.51

Total Gov FTE Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Number of FTE represented by costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

The facilities safety and environmental capital projects are based on the priority set by the 

United States Mint to ensure employee safety in accordance to the standards set by the 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Projects in the manufacturing facilities 

include the seismic upgrades project in San Francisco; renovation of the air handler system in 

Philadelphia; and the waste-water treatment plant replacement in Denver. 

Return on Investment: 

The Mint anticipates the benefits of this investment to include an improvement in workplace 

safety standards; enhanced integrity of the manufacturing facilities; and enhanced working 

environment for employees.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: N/A

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A
16

Investment Name: Mint Protection Equipment Improvement and Replacement

Type of Investment: Major Non-IT Investment

Description:

The protection equipment improvement and replacement projects focus on providing security 

personnel the necessary equipment needed to provide protective services as directed. These 

capital projects focus on replacing items such as communication radios, handheld radiation 

monitors, and other peripheral equipment for protection personnel at each of the United States 

Mint's four production facilities and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. These capital projects 

will aid in meeting the protection needs and to ensure a more secured Mint.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

CY 

2015

BY 

2016

BY+1 

2017

BY+2 

2018

BY+3 

2019 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 2.39 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 7.99

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 2.39 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 7.99

Total Gov FTE Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Number of FTE represented by costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

The protection equipment improvement and replacement projects focus on providing security 

personnel the necessary equipment needed to provide protective services as directed. These 

capital projects focus on replacing items such as communication radios, handheld radiation 

monitors, and other peripheral equipment for protection personnel at each of the United States 

Mint's four production facilities and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. These capital projects 

will aid in meeting the protection needs and to ensure a more secured Mint.

Return on Investment: 

The anticipated benefits for this project include but are not limited to enhanced protection of the 

production facilities; increased integrity of equipment at each facility; and continuity of protection 

services. 

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: N/A

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A
17

Investment Name: Mint Protection Facilities Improvement and Replacement

Type of Investment: Major Non-IT Investment

Description:

The protection facilities improvement and replacement projects focus on enhancing the security 

measures by replacing and providing the necessary improvements and upgrades to equipment 

located at each of the United States Mint's four production facilities and the Bullion Depository 

at Fort Knox. Projects that are included in this effort include the upgrades to the concrete 

barrier cabling system, implementation of an automated screening process, and renovations to 

the firing range.

Investment Anticipated Outlay: (In Millions of $): 

Type PY-1 and Prior PY 

2014

BY 

2015

BY+1 

2016

BY+2 

2017

BY+3 

2018 BY+4 and Beyond Total

DME Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

O&M Sub Total (Including Gov FTE) Costs 6.49 4.69 4.69 4.69 4.69 4.69 4.69 39.32

Total Cost (Including Gov FTE) 6.49 4.69 4.69 4.69 4.69 4.69 4.69 39.32

Total Gov FTE Cost 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Number of FTE represented by costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Summary of Purpose, Goals, and Benefits: 

The protection facilities improvement and replacement projects focus on enhancing the security 

measures by replacing and providing the necessary improvements and upgrades to equipment 

located at each of the United States Mint's four production facilities and the Bullion Depository 

at Fort Knox. Projects that are included in this effort include the upgrades to the concrete barrier 

cabling system, implementation of an automated screening process, and renovations to the 

firing range.

Return on Investment: 

The Mint anticipated the benefits of these projects include enhanced protection of the 

production facilities; increased integrity of equipment at each facility; and continuity of protection 

services.

Requirements/ Benefits/ Mandates: 

Legislative Mandate: N/A

Audit Finding or Material Weakness: N/A

Agency Strategic Plan / Annual Performance Plan: N/A

Presidential Priority: N/A

Other Requirement: N/A