0WI2212_2_Justification_for_Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_(JOFOC)_or_SLAT-level_Memo_to_File_and_Supporting_Documentation__10_20_2023redacted_Redacted.pdf

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Succeeding Lease

U.S. General Services Administration

GSA Region 5

Real Estate Division ]

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 0WI2212

Agency Name: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED.

The General Services Administration currently leases 6547 ABOA/<6966 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space at Wisconsin Rapids Social Security Administration , 2213 8th Street S. under lease number LWI17002 for the SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. The current lease expires 3/3/2024. Approval is requested to negotiate a succeeding lease with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. The procedures for pursuing a succeeding lease are detailed in GSAR 570.402: Succeeding Leases.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION submitted a continuing need letter on 04/13/2023 for 6,966 rentable square feet of office and related space. To satisfy the SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION mission requirements, the facility must be within a walkable distance of the bus stop , if bus service is provided .

This requirement is for 6547 ABOA/6966 RSF of space for a 10-year term to commence on 03/04/2024.

The estimated cost of this lease is per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of and a total contract value of . The delineated area is the city limits of Wisconsin Rapids , WI . . There is no vacant Federal Space available.

3. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This statutory authority is implemented through GSAR 570.402. In accordance with GSAR 570.402, use of the sole source authority is appropriate where it is determined that award to any other offeror would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition.

4. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED.

It is in the best interest of the Government to remain at the current location. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition.

Relocation costs are estimated to be Additionally, this allows the Government to make use of existing tenant improvements, avoiding replication costs of A cost-benefit analysis was

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10. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME

ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION.

There are no systemic barriers to competition. If the agency has a continuing need for space upon lease expiration, GSA will follow all authorities, regulations and policies applicable to lease acquisition. Should there be remaining useful life in the Government’s tenant improvements, the Government will consider the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo a competitive action.

Additionally, objective scrutiny will be given to the customer agency’s mission and security requirements (if applicable) to eliminate unnecessary agency space requirements that may be deemed unduly restrictive.

11. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION.

By signature on this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, the GSA Lease Contracting Officer certifies that the award of a succeeding lease of 6966 RSF is in the Government’s best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

__________________________________________________ Date_____________________ Linda D. Hattersley , Lease Contracting Officer

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