NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ACTION TO PALMETTO HOSPITALITY OF WASHINGTON DC IV LLC FOR CRITICAL LOGISTIC COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER FOR DIVISION COUNSEL.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This document serves as a Special Notice indicating the government's intent to award a sole source contract for the "Critical Logistic Command and Control Center for Division Counsel." This action is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 for streamlined procedures for commercial items.

• Intended Awardee: Palmetto Hospitality of Washington DC IV, LLC

• Requirement: Critical Logistic Command and Control Center for Division Counsel

• NAICS Code: 721110 (Industry size standard: $40 million)

• Product Service Code (PSC): X1AB

• Period of Performance: 04/24/26 - 05/10/26

• This notice is not a request for Proposals or Quotations. No solicitation document exists.

• Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

• Submit detailed data concerning capabilities, including pricing and technical data, to determine if a comparable source exists.

• The government may consider "Expression of Interest" documentation received prior to 03/23/2026.

• Responses must be emailed to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov and received by Tuesday, 03/24/2026 at 2:00pm PT.

• A determination not to compete this contract based on responses is solely at the government's discretion.

• Contracting Officer: Rebekah Webb

• Email: WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov

• Phone: 360-619-7656

• Address: Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD), 610 E Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661-3801

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Restricted Competition Below SAT" for a Sole Source acquisition. It outlines the need for a secure location for the Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) to host their Division Counsel, Claims Engineers, Expert Witnesses, and government staff for an upcoming trial.

This document indicates that the government intends to award a contract on a sole source basis for a secure meeting and lodging space. The estimated amount for this action is $20,000, to be expended over approximately three weeks. The justification highlights that the AC Hotel is uniquely qualified due to its provision of high-speed Wi-Fi as a bundled service (cost savings) and its ability to provide physical separation from opposing counsel, which is critical for maintaining attorney-client privilege and the security of sensitive materials. This information is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale behind a restricted competition and the specific requirements driving the need for a particular venue.