Award Notice for Kenner, LA

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service has awarded a lease contract under solicitation number 3LA0251 for administrative and support workspace in Kenner, Louisiana, as part of a nationwide effort to secure facilities for the Transportation Security Administration at 441 commercial airport locations. The acquisition is conducted as a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, justified by the statutory mandate requiring TSA to maintain permanent on-airport operations for aviation security, including passenger and baggage screening, training, and storage, as established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act and 49 U.S.C. § 44901. The contract is not competitively bid due to the unique and non-transferable nature of on-airport space requirements, which preclude alternative commercial solutions at most locations. Performance is centered at the Kenner site, with the broader obligation spanning all U.S. airports with scheduled commercial service, though no specific period of performance, delivery schedule, or total contract value is disclosed. The contracting office is located in Washington, D.C., with Chantal Wells designated as the primary point of contact. No formal evaluation factors, pricing data, or detailed specifications were provided in the documentation, and the absence of standard FAR Part 52 clauses, attachments, or inspection criteria indicates a streamlined acquisition process driven by operational necessity rather than competitive bidding procedures. While the government retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the leased locations and relies on statutory authority for compliance, no details on payment methods, accounting codes, contracting officer representatives, security clearance requirements, key personnel, or option periods are included. The procurement leverages GSAM 505.202 and FAR Subpart 6.3 to support non-competitive award, with no socioeconomic set-asides or offeror certifications referenced, and the contract structure reflects an indefinite, continuing requirement for federally mandated aviation security infrastructure rather than a defined-term delivery or service contract.