Justification and Approval for South Texas Detention Center Six Month Extension

This is a special notice to award a contract extension on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" to The Geo Group for detention and guard services at the South Texas Detention Center (STDC) for a two month base period, December 26, 2010 through February 25, 2011. This contract extension is necessary while actions are completed for the follow-on competition resulting in a single contract award for the management of the STDC. This extension also includes 2- two month option periods which may be exercised if needed.

The primary mission of STDC is the detention and transportation of aliens in removal proceedings, and aliens subject to final order of removal. STDC provides detention services within the San Antonio Area of Responsibility (AOR) because illegal immigrants filter through the state on a regular basis. Law enforcement officials in Texas and other southern states, including ERO detain significant numbers of illegal immigrants. As a result of these apprehension and detention activities, a contract for detention services is necessary.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561210.
This special notice of intent to award a contract extension on a sole source basis is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation for offers. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All inquiries must be addressed in writing to the Department of Homeland Security/Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Acquisitions, Detention Management, DC Division, 801 I Street NW, Suite 910-29, Washington, DC 20536 or e-mailed to Amy.Wire@dhs.gov. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Response to this notice is not required.