X -- Notice of Other than Full and Open Competition

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to solicit a lease agreement with USBS L.L.C., the current lessor, for approximately 3,000 rentable square feet of office space located at the University Square Business Center in Huntsville, Alabama, to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). This lease will cover various functional areas, including office, storage, break room, computer, maps and technology, as well as conference and training spaces. The solicitation is being conducted through other than full and open competition, emphasizing an economic benefit to the government by continuing with the existing lessor. The lease includes all required services, supplies, utilities, and tenant alterations as part of the rental agreement. The government seeks occupancy of the space on or before July 2, 2007, with a firm lease term of three years. Interested parties or inquiries related to this solicitation are directed to Craig Thomas, the Contracting Officer, at the General Services Administration, who serves as the point of contact for this opportunity. The solicitation reflects the GSA's standard leasing procedures under NAICS code 531120 for office space leasing and is managed through the PBS R4 Office of Leasing based in Atlanta, Georgia.