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DOS - 13857 - Industry Advisory Group - Agency Authority

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Industry Advisory Group	Agency Name	Department of State
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	13857
Original Establishment Date	10/25/2001	Committee Status	Terminated
Actual Termination Date	7/27/2025	Committee URL	https://www.state.gov/industry-advisory-group-o...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	35
Terminated This FY	Yes	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Mr.
Current Charter Date	7/27/2023	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	James
Date Of Renewal Charter	7/27/2025	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	A
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Rodriguez
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	title 22 of the USC sections 2651a and the fsba	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(571) 344 6048
Establishment Authority*	Agency Authority	Designated Federal Officer Fax*
Specific Establishment Authority*	22 USC 2651a	Designated Federal Officer Email*	rodriguezja@state.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	10/25/2001
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	National Policy Issue Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Terminate
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The new Administration chose not to renew the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Industry Advisory Group, concluding its final term. Previously, the IAG provided advice and recommendations in the areas of property development, ownership, and management, including research and development, acquisition and sales, leasing, asset management, design, engineering, construction, historic preservation, natural hazards, emergency operations, security, planning, operations and maintenance, and program development. The functions of the IAG were advisory only.
How is membership balanced?*	The Director of OBO appointed no more than 35 U.S. public members who were representative members or special government employees who represented a cross-section of interested and qualified professionals with significant, relevant experience and diverse opinions. They were not U.S. government employees. The public members were members of professional organizations and trade groups that are involved in property management issues and have expertise in the general areas listed in section 4 of the charter, and who have a professional interest in OBO's vital mission. Each member either served as a representative of the firm or company by which he or she is employed or retired from the public or private sector. An individual with the desired expertise who did not represent an organization or company could be appointed as a special government employee. Members served two-year terms, although the Director could, at her or his sole discretion, remove or replace members at any time.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The new Administration chose not to renew the IAG, concluding its final term. In FY25 the IAG did not meet. In previous years it was anticipated that IAG would meet annually to provide advice as requested by the Director. A portion of this meeting was open to the public. The IAG had no subcommittees and did not meet in FY25. In the past, the IAG did have closed design reviews and roundtables/ program reviews where security matters were discussed, which required closing these meetings. IAG operated on a continuing basis as required and at the discretion of the OBO Director.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	This committee was essential to ensuring that OBO remained knowledgeable about the most efficient processes, optimal solutions, and best new technologies possible to provide the most effective facilities for U.S. diplomacy abroad ensuring the United States is safer, stronger, and more prosperous and to oversee the Department of State's real property assets.
Why close or partially close meetings?	The IAG did not meet in FY25.
Recommendation Remarks	The new Administration chose not to renew the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Industry Advisory Group, concluding its final term. In previous years, the reviews, roundtables, and panels proved essential to ensure the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations remained knowledgeable about the most efficient processes, optimal solutions, and best new technologies. Due to the sensitive nature of embassy planning, design, construction, and operations abroad, OBO officials took recommendations/suggestions made by members and implement them where appropriate. As many of OBO's buildings have classified functions, no reporting was required. Additionally, due to lifecycle of OBO's projects (buildings) and committee engagement during that cycle many recommendations were not able to be implemented during the same FY.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	Yes	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	Advice and recommendations provided assistance to the Bureau in enhancing and improving its programs and processes throughout the year. The committees participation in design, program and process reviews supports OBO's mission.	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	638	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	The majority of the recommendations are related to the subjects below: Program Cost, Control Planning, Programming and Design Process, Consultant Selection, Peer Review Project Delivery, Research Industry Outreach, Public Art, Public Outreach, Construction, Facility/Operations Management, Broader Engagement with Professional and Other Government Agencies.	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	24.76%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Recommendations given were fully implemented where feasible and appropriate.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	11.76%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Partially implemented recommendations are currently in the process of being implemented.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	The IAG provides feedback during roundtables, design and program reviews, training, and the annual meeting. The public can attend the annual meeting and some roundtables and listen to the IAG give recommendations. If unable to attend they can check the website where we post our decks and recordings, https://www.state.gov/obo-annual-industry-advisory-group-meeting	Narrative Description*	The purpose of the Industry Advisory Group (IAG) committee is to serve the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Director (hereinafter referred to as the "Director") and OBO staff in an advisory capacity with respect to industry and academia's latest concepts, methods, best practices, innovations, and ideas related to property management that are applicable to OBO's vital mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities that represent the U.S. government to the host nation and support our staff in the achievement of U.S. foreign policy objectives

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$0.00
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$17,916.00	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$0.00
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$970.88	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$0.00
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$17,312.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$0.00
11. Total Costs	$36,198.88	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	8/27/2025 12:52 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	0.25	Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks	Payments to Federal Staff reflect 24 hours across three people and the Other Cost number reflect 120 hours for support staff. Travel for Non-Federal Members reflects payments made in FY25 for travel in FY24

Interest Areas

Category Area Applied Science Engineering Arts Arts and Humanities Basic Science Materials Research Business Industry Manufacturing Small Business Data Data Integrity Data Quality Emergency Earthquake, Flood, and Fire Hazards and Administration Emergency Preparedness and Management Energy Energy Natural Resources Environment Environmental Issues Research Research and Development Science and Technology Innovation Science and Technology

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