Roosevelt Hotel Legal Services

The General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service, through its East Branch E contracting division, has awarded a sole-source labor-hour contract to Sullivan & Cromwell LLP for high-stakes legal services related to the adaptive reuse of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The contract, solicited under number 47PC5526Q0004 and posted on June 3, 2026, was justified under FAR 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency tied to an expiring Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan that requires completion within 180 days to prevent the loss of a federal asset and safeguard diplomatic obligations. The awardee, identified by UEI U3KGZLUE96T5 and located at 125 Broadway in New York, was selected for its unmatched expertise in NYC real estate law, historic preservation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, sovereign-equity negotiations, and specialized knowledge of local tax, liability, and occupancy regulations. Performance is strictly localized to the Roosevelt Hotel at 45 East 45th Street, with a one-year contract period allowing flexible task execution as project demands evolve. The scope includes transactional structuring, forensic due diligence, title opinions, regulatory compliance, and securing necessary federal, state, and municipal permits. No pricing details, line items, or cost estimates are disclosed, and the Independent Government Cost Estimate is blank. The contract lacks formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging or marking requirements, or certified representations from the offeror beyond the UEI. Responsibility for acceptance rests with GSA, and while the contracting officer is identified as Sotheavy Khon, there is no designated COR or COTR. Specialized legal expertise, not competitive pricing or standard compliance protocols, forms the basis of award, reflecting a narrowly tailored procurement driven by mission-critical urgency and unique market qualifications.