Custodial and Related Services at Switzer Federal Building

An emergency short-term bridge contract has been issued for custodial and related services at the Mary E. Switzer Federal Building in Washington, D.C., with services also covering the adjacent Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building. The contract, solicited under number 047 and posted on July 9, 2026, is a non-competitive award justified under FAR 6.104 due to unusual and compelling urgency caused by a government shutdown and organizational restructuring, which prevented timely competitive procurement. The contract is awarded solely to Melgar Facility Maintenance, the incumbent provider since 2018, to ensure uninterrupted operations while a future competitive Blanket Purchase Agreement is developed. The base period is three months, beginning July 1, 2026, with a six-month option available, extending potential performance through December 2026. The total estimated value is $1,253,747.25, covering both base and option periods combined, though no detailed line-item pricing is provided. Performance is required at both federal buildings located in Washington, D.C., ZIP 20201, with inspection and acceptance conducted on-site by the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service. The procurement bypassed standard evaluation factors, competitive bidding, and typical special contract clauses due to its emergency nature, relying instead on the contractor’s proven performance and institutional knowledge. Although market research identified 36 small businesses interested in the future consolidated BPA—including 11 8(a) firms—the current contract does not carry any socioeconomic set-aside status, as MFM has graduated from the 8(a) program and no offeror certifications or representations are documented. The agency, operating under GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-06, has not designated a Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or Procuring Contracting Officer, nor has it specified invoicing procedures, payment details, packaging requirements, or inspection standards beyond alignment with the Performance Work Statement. All efforts are aimed at maintaining facility safety and operational continuity during this transitional phase.