Concrete Security Barriers”
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued an Award Notice for Concrete Security Barriers for the Eugene Federal Building in Eugene, OR. This procurement was justified as a sole-source action due to "unusual and compelling urgency" to address immediate security risks from ongoing protest events.
Scope of Work
The awarded services involve the procurement and installation of protest security barriers to provide forced entry protection for building occupants. Key tasks include:
- Site preparation: Removal of a designated tree, stump grinding, grading, leveling, and application of bark.
- Installation: Deployment of integrated barrier systems (gravity-based, non-permanently affixed).
- Relocation: Moving existing fencing, concrete block barriers, and Jersey style barriers.
Compliance with OSHA, National Electrical Code, AHERA/OSHA/EPA standards for hazardous materials, and GSA Building Security requirements is mandatory. The contractor must also coordinate with the city for permits, maintain emergency access, and provide cost breakdowns and progress updates.
Justification & Award Details
The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) highlights the immediate risk of destruction to critical government property, operational disruption, and potential safety hazards if action is delayed. The selected contractor possesses unique qualifications, including prior experience installing similar anti-scaling protest barriers on federal courthouses and specific experience with the fencing at the Eugene Federal Building during past protest events. Price fairness was assessed by comparing proposed prices to historical data and independent government cost estimates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole-Source Justification)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole-Source)
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Eugene, OR
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Anthony Chance at Anthony.Chance@gsa.gov.