Redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Background

The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for managing federal properties and leases. This justification pertains to the Department of Homeland Security's Border Patrol (BP), which currently occupies 21,250 ABOA square feet of office and warehouse space at Hwy 5 East, Scobey, MT under lease number GS-LMT-13982. The current lease is set to expire on December 14, 2026. The GSA seeks approval to negotiate a succeeding lease with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition to ensure continued occupancy at this location.

Work Details

The Border Patrol has submitted a continuing need letter requesting 21,250 ABOA square feet of office and related space. The facility must meet specific requirements: it cannot be located within 500 feet of schools or residential areas and must have the capability for way-finding signage. There is no available federal space that meets these criteria. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as the statutory authority for not pursuing full and open competition, stating that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. Awarding to any other offeror would lead to substantial duplication of costs that would not be recovered through competition. The current location allows BP to avoid relocation costs and utilize existing tenant improvements, which include specialized facilities such as holding cells and canine areas.

Period of Performance

The contract will be performed until at least December 14, 2026, coinciding with the expiration of the current lease.

Place of Performance

Hwy 5 East, Scobey, MT