Determination for Exception to Fair Opportunity--Powell SCIF

This contract involves a determination for an exception to the fair opportunity process concerning the design-build of a temporary Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for the Department of Defense at the Powell Federal Building in Reston, Virginia. The contract is classified under NAICS code 236220, which pertains to commercial and institutional building construction. It is managed by the General Services Administration's PBS R3 Acquisition Management Division based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation number for this determination is 47PC5226F0285, and the justification was posted on May 15, 2026. The contract aims to bypass the competitive fair opportunity procedures, likely due to unique requirements tied to security or specialized construction needs of the temporary SCIF. The primary point of contact for this contract is Jeffery R. Linskens, and further details are accessible through the provided SAM.gov link. The place of performance is in Reston, Virginia, where the temporary SCIF will be constructed within the Powell Federal Building.