1IN2112_2_Justification_for_Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_(JOFOC)_or_SLAT-level_Memo_to_File_and_Supporting_Documentation__redacted_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the renewal of a lease contract for the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The JOFOC provides justification for awarding a succeeding lease, rather than conducting a full and open competition, for 14,061 square feet of office space. The key reasons cited are the lack of competition in the local market, the economic advantage of remaining in the existing location, and the need to accommodate the customer agency's mission and security requirements. The contracting officer has certified that the succeeding lease is in the best interest of the government. The document also indicates that the government will remain conscious of encouraging competition when practicable for any future acquisitions.
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Revised 12-06-2022
10. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME
ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION.
In advance of the lease contract’s expiration, considerations were given to allow for sufficient time to conduct a full and open procurement. The Government during the initial planning stages for this project did consider the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when making an initial suggestion of completing a succeeding lease. The information gathered during the advertisement and market research process confirmed that moving forward with a succeeding lease was in the best interest of the Government. Besides the lack of competition, all indications are that it is economically advantageous to stay at the existing building. Additionally, consideration was given to the customer agency's mission and security requirements to include limiting any agency space requirements that may be deemed unduly restrictive and thus favor the incumbent. The Government will remain conscious of the effort to continuously encourage competition when practicable.
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 14061 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
Reviewed and Concurred by:
Date
Kimberly Gill, Branch Manager (5P2RJ)
Christopher Gronwold, Lease Policy and Program Branch (5P2RB)
Sheryl Wittstock, Division Director (5P2CC)
Thomas Hawkins, Regional Counsel (5L)
Revised 12-06-2022
Approved by:
Robert Green , Regional Competition Advocate
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