Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Background
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is issuing a justification for other than full and open competition to award a sole-source contract to Pate Construction Co., Inc. This action is necessary to provide urgent construction support services at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in response to a pressing national security requirement.

The work involves the remediation and operational preparation of a unique subterranean test facility critical for a live-fire test designed to validate classified capabilities against rapidly emerging threats.

Work Details
The contractor will provide immediate and mission-critical enabling services for a national security ordinance test, which includes:

1. Specialized remediation and operational preparation of the subterranean test facility at WSMR.
2. Management, specialized labor, cleared personnel, and heavy equipment necessary to perform the complex tasks required by the project.
3. Ensuring that the test site is certified and ready within a non-negotiable timeline of 2-3 weeks.

The work is not routine construction but highly specialized due to the unique nature of the facility and its associated security considerations.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over an urgent timeframe of approximately 2-3 weeks, as dictated by national security directives.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR).