Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Northwestern Development Company
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the U.S. Secret Service, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Lease to Northwestern Development Company for an existing facility in Washington, DC. This lease is for a strategically placed antenna critical for national security. Responses from interested parties are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Intent
The U.S. Government intends to award a succeeding lease for an existing facility in Washington, DC, currently occupied by the United States Secret Service. This facility is essential for housing a strategically placed antenna that provides enhanced situational awareness and ensures the unwavering protection of the regional airspace, particularly for the National Capital Region (NCR). The unique and critical location of this antenna means it cannot be relocated.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Northwestern Development Company
- Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
- Response Due: April 17, 2026
- Published: May 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties who believe they can meet the U.S. Secret Service's requirements for this critical, strategically located antenna facility are encouraged to submit their capabilities and rationale by the response date.