Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open - Unsolicited Proposal Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition for an unsolicited proposal from Cushing Terrell, addressing management and inspection services for the IRS Southwest Service Center in Austin, Texas. The project involves the construction phase of the Visitor's Center and Guard Shack, including demolition of an existing guard shack, construction of a new guard shack and canopy, replacement of visitor center roof, replacement of visitor center finishes and glazing, and reconfiguring electrical and mechanical systems.

The document details the rationale for sole-source award to Cushing Terrell, emphasizing the firm's unique positioning due to its original 2022 design of the project and intimate knowledge of the specific requirements. The unsolicited proposal, submitted on March 19, 2025, was evaluated by the Contracting Officer and determined to meet Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. The contract is valued at $148,343.50, with the award anticipated on April 23, 2025, through the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service, Greater Southwest Region.