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reimbursement training to state, local, and non-governmental partners in alignment with the U.S. Repatriation Program Finance and Operational Guidance. 4. Authority Cited and Rationale: Authority of the FSS Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251, et seq.); Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies, as implemented at RFO FAR 8.4 and GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1).
a. GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i)- The need is of such unusual urgency that following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling that need. Pursuant to GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i), an urgent and compelling need exists to ensure uninterrupted Repatriation Evaluation Support Services for OHSEPR, thereby maintaining national operational readiness for the U.S. Repatriation Program. Recent real-world repatriation events and evolving operational demands have created a critical requirement to update procedures, coordinate with interagency partners, and integrate lessons learned into program operations. Initiating a standard competitive procurement before the current period of performance end date would result in an unacceptable delay, as transition activities like onboarding, system familiarization, mission-specific training, and technical handoff cannot be accomplished within the limited time remaining and are not scoped under the expiring order. Any lapse or transition gap would materially impair the Government’s ability to maintain intake readiness, execute emergency operations, and provide essential support services to an estimated 600 to 1,000 returning eligible U.S. citizens annually, as well as surging cohorts during active international crises. The requested period of performance extension is strictly limited to the minimum duration required to sustain continuity of operations, complete targeted site engagements, and finalize program updates informed by recent incidents, thereby mitigating risk to federal and partner operational capability. During this bridge period, OHSEPR and the Contracting Office will advance all necessary steps to secure a fully competitive follow-on action including completing market research, refining requirements, and developing a comprehensive Performance Work Statement to ensure a timely and compliant competitive award prior to the conclusion of the urgent need and the stated period of performance. 5. Market Research: Comprehensive market research was conducted and is documented in a separate Market Research Report (MRR) dated August 26, 2026. The