Determination for Exception to Fair Opportunity--Powell SCIF

The U.S. General Services Administration, through its PBS R3 Acquisition Management Division, has issued a determination to exempt the procurement of a temporary Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility at the Powell Federal Building in Reston, Virginia, from the requirement for fair opportunity under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This exception is warranted due to the specialized and time-sensitive nature of the design-build requirements necessary to meet Department of Defense security standards, where only a limited number of contractors possess the requisite expertise and clearance level to execute the project effectively and securely. The sole solicitation number for this action is 47PC5226F0285, classified under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and was posted on May 15, 2026. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Jeffery R. Linskens designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via phone or email. The project’s performance location is specifically at the Powell Federal Building in Reston, Virginia, where the temporary SCIF must be rapidly implemented to support classified operations. No set-aside classification applies to this procurement, indicating it is open to full and open competition absent the exception. The rationale underlying the determination emphasizes that a fair competition would risk delays or compromise the integrity of the facility’s sensitive design, reinforcing the justification for proceeding without soliciting multiple bids. Additional details regarding the exception and technical specifications are available in the uploaded determination document referenced in the posting.