Legal Services for Land Acquisition

The U.S. Department of State, through its Office of Overseas Buildings Operations at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, has issued a sole-source contract to Odat and Company for specialized legal services in support of land acquisition for diplomatic use. The contract, valued at $40,000, is a firm-fixed-price award under the 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside program and justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique qualifications and exclusivity of the selected firm. Odat and Company is the only responsible source with active SAM registration, proven institutional knowledge of Jordanian property laws, bilingual fluency in Arabic and English, and an established history of managing prior land transactions for the U.S. government in Amman. The scope of work includes reviewing and translating real estate contracts and option agreements, certifying property ownership documentation, and interfacing with Jordanian authorities to finalize legal processes, all performed on-site in Amman. The contract includes an hourly component of $243.72 for 135 hours and a lump sum of $7,096.61 to cover unforeseen expenses, with no options for extension or renewal. Key requirements include continuity of service, compliance with U.S. federal procurement standards, and the absence of organizational conflicts of interest, as Odat is not affiliated with the construction partners involved in the projects. Although no formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or packaging requirements are specified, acceptance of deliverables is determined by the U.S. Embassy in Amman based on fulfillment of legal obligations and adherence to local Jordanian property regulations. The award was processed without competitive bidding due to urgency and the inability of any other firm to meet the mandatory criteria of local expertise, language proficiency, and prior involvement in the same transactions.