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International Trade Center Manager at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
Contact and place of performance
JOSE NATIVISEGOVIA
Washington, DC 20004
USA
Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Contract for International Trade Center Manager (ITCM) Services at the Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International Trade Center (ITC) located in Washington, DC. Description: The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service (PBS) Acquisition Facility Management Division - East, intends to issue a sole source contract in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for (...
View moreThe statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as cited in FAR 6.302-1: “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.
The current International Trade Center Manager (ITCM) contract is scheduled to expire on June 7, 2026. The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently managing the procurement for a new long-term contract; however, this process will not be finalized before the current expiration date.
To ensure continuity of services, GSA is implementing an interim bridge contract. This bridge will provide the necessary time to competitively procure a long-term solution that promotes full and open competition. Specifically, this period will allow for the formulation of a new strategic plan, solicitation, award, and the transition period required for the implementation of the new ITCM contract.
GSA requires a single manager to operate all associated services in a coordinated and harmonious manner. TCMA is the only vendor that has performed the trade center manager services since 1995 and, in doing so, has extensive knowledge and business expertise required to properly manage the unique requirements of the ITC Program.
GSA will consider any bids, proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Any response shall be submitted via e-mail to Ingrid Blair, Contracting Officer via email at [email protected] NO LATER THAN Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. The agency will consider any such submission.
The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service, Acquisition Facility Management Division - East, intends to issue a sole source bridge contract to Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA), LLC for International Trade Center Manager services. This requirement supports the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The contract includes a six-month base period and one six-month option period to ensure the continuity of services while the agency finalizes the procurement of a new long-term contract. This interim solution is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as cited in FAR 6.302-1, as TCMA is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the unique requirements of the program during the transition.
The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of facility and administrative functions, including international trade promotion, commercial property management, and construction management for tenant space and build-outs. Additional responsibilities include operations and maintenance, parking garage management, event sales and production, food and beverage catering, and leasing services for office and retail spaces. The manager also handles marketing, lease administration, security coordination, concierge and business center services, inventory stewardship, financial auditing, and telecommunications management. These services must be operated in a coordinated manner to maintain the facility's role in promoting American trade and cultural exchange.
This Special Notice is classified under NAICS 531312 Nonresidential Property Managers and PSC R699 SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER, with no set-aside designated. Responses to this notice, which may include bids, proposals, quotations, or capability statements, must be submitted via email to the contracting point of contact by the deadline of April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The current contract is scheduled to expire on June 7, 2026, and this bridge period provides time for the formulation of a new strategic plan and the completion of a competitive award process.
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