Notice of Intent to Sole Source Direct On-Airport Lease with Kent County Department of Aeronautics

This is a NOTICE to communicate the Transportation Security Administration's intent to enter into a lease with Kent County Department of Aeronautics for space at the Gerald Ford International Airport (GRR), 5500 44th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 on a SOLE SOURCE basis. This is a continuing requirement and follow-on effort, TSA has occupied space in this airport since 2002. The period of performance will be a total of five (5) years; one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1)), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. TSA employs more than 45,000 security screeners and provides guidance and training to flight crews for dealing with threats on board aircraft. Since February 17, 2002, TSA has been responsible for civil aviation security functions. Because these tasks are directly related to the screening of passengers at the airport, this space must be located on airport property. The Transportation Security Administration currently occupies a total of 3,393 square feet at Gerald Ford International Airport; 2,817 square feet in Terminal 2 Concourse and 576 square feet in Concourse B. These spaces are used for training, administrative and break room purposes by TSA staff. The Transportation Security Administration intends to negotiate with only one source; no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirement. Therefore, proposals will not be accepted directly to this requirement. This lease will be negotiated with the Kent County Department of Aeronautics and ultimately awarded without further notice. Reference: HSTS01-10-L-RES322