The National Institutes of Health (NIH) created a space justification document (SJD) process to evaluate proposed space requests within the agency. The process established a series of steps that begin with the offices use to submit space requirements and follows through the review and approval process. The SJD creates a centrally managed process that independently analyzes space requests. The NIH has also placed this space request process on the Internet.
When an institute within NIH needs additional space, it downloads the SJD from the Internet at:http://www.nih.gov
The space request, which includes the amount of space requested, location requirements, date space is needed, and the purpose for which the space will be used, is then submitted for review and approval. The Office of Research Services established a standardized timeframe for review and approval of space requests.
The SJD process has created a standard method of reviewing space requests, which along with placing the SJD on the Internet has reduced the time required reviewing each request. In the past year, 20 space requests have used the SJD process, and NIH has received positive feedback on its new approach.
For more information, contact Ms. Joan Swaney at (301) 402-0872.
