JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENT - OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

This contract authorizes an increase in capacity for four Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) focused on constructing Alternate Care Facilities to support the Northwestern Division, including regions within the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and nearby areas. This action is in direct response to the Presidential National Emergency Declaration concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The contract aims to rapidly expand healthcare infrastructure to address the urgent needs arising from the outbreak. Administered by the Department of Defense through the Omaha District office, the contract was posted on April 1, 2020, under solicitation number CECT-NWO-20-04. It is a justification for awarding work other than full and open competition, reflecting the urgent nature of the emergency response. Key points of contact include Ericka Collins and Douglas E. Hadley, both reachable through their official US Army Corps of Engineers email addresses. The contract's primary focus is on enabling a swift, coordinated construction effort to build medical facilities critical for managing and mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 across the specified regions.