Single Source Justification - TSA Facility Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awarded a sole-source purchase order to The Building People, LLC for Operations and Maintenance services at the Systems Integration Facility in Arlington, Virginia, and the Freedom Center in Herndon, Virginia, to ensure uninterrupted mission-critical operations during a transition period. The purchase order, numbered 70T01026P7668N001, has an estimated value of $498,445.90 and is funded under Fiscal Year 2026, with a performance period from May 10 to July 9, 2026. The contract combines Firm Fixed Price and Time-and-Material line items to support comprehensive services including program management, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance, janitorial support, equipment inspections, preventive and corrective repairs, and 24/7 emergency response. This action was taken under FAR Subpart 13.106-3 as a simplified acquisition of commercial services, justified due to the lack of a viable competitive alternative and the need for continuity in support of national security infrastructure. The award follows a planned transition to SourceAmerica under the AbilityOne Program, which mandates that this requirement be procured through nonprofit agencies serving people who are blind or have significant disabilities, but delays caused by multiple federal appropriation lapses between October 2025 and April 2026 prevented timely execution of a follow-on award, forcing the use of this short-term bridge contract. The contractor was selected based on existing knowledge of the facilities, personnel familiarity, and uninterrupted service history. No formal competitive evaluation occurred, and pricing was deemed reasonable by comparison to historical rates. The government retains responsibility for acceptance of services at the performance locations, and while the requirement is expected to be formally added to the AbilityOne Procurement List within 12 months, the current contract is strictly time-limited to maintain operational readiness during the legislative and administrative delay. No packaging, marking, or specific inspection standards beyond implied compliance with federal safety and facility codes are detailed in the documentation.