V231--HOPTEL - Little Rock, AR Emergency AP-lodging contract 3 months
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for an emergency, sole-source contract for Hoptel Service (Off-site Lodging) in Little Rock, AR. This action, valued at $149,984.00 for a 3-month period, was awarded to Hall Brian dba Brian Hall Properties due to unusual and compelling urgency stemming from a GAO protest and subsequent Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) stay, which necessitated maintaining essential services for veterans and caregivers.
Purpose
This J&A publicly announces and documents the rationale behind the government's decision to award an emergency contract without full and open competition. The primary purpose is to mitigate disruptions and ensure the safety and well-being of veterans and caregivers by securing immediate off-site lodging services. This fulfills transparency commitments and complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), specifically FAR Part 6.103-2, which authorizes contracts under unusual and compelling urgency.
Contract Details
- Service: Hoptel Service (Off-site Lodging)
- Location: Little Rock, AR
- Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 16 (36C256)
- Proposed Contractor: Hall Brian dba Brian Hall Properties (UEI: C7MAWRJDAC16)
- Contract Type: Emergency bridge contract, sole source, follow-on to an existing GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract (47QMCB20D000N)
- Estimated Value: $149,984.00
- Duration: 3 months
- Authority: FAR Part 6.103-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency), Multiple Award Schedule Program, Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, Title 40 USC 501, Section 803 of the NDAA of 2002, and FAR 8.405-6.
- Reason for Urgency: A GAO protest filed on January 8, 2026, triggered a stay of performance, requiring a sole-source award to the incumbent to ensure continuity of care and support during the resolution of the litigation.
Set-Aside
None specified, as this is a justification for a sole-source award under emergency conditions.
Timeline
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
- Award Date: January 14, 2026
Relevance to Bidders
This notice is a justification for an already awarded emergency contract and does not represent a new bidding opportunity. It explains the circumstances under which a sole-source award was deemed necessary to maintain essential services. Interested parties should note the context of this emergency procurement for future reference regarding similar services.