2C. JOFOC redacted_Redacted WVRD.pdf

The government is consolidating various agencies and the contracting officer needs to extend the terms of some leases to establish a common expiration date

The agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to other federally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other uncertainties

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 during the extension period, due to issues selected in section 3 of this JOTFOC. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause the Wallowa Valley Ranger District to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition.

5. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE.

In accordance with GSAM 570.106(d) and 570.405, an advertisement is not required for extensions.

6. DEMONSTRATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

Recent market surveys conducted by James Navarro in Joseph, OR and surrounding areas showed the un-serviced market rate average to be with full-service rates averaging an estimated

Therefore, the proposed rental rate for this lease extension of , the current rate for the incumbent property, for a fully serviced lease is slightly above the current market range for this area, yet is deemed fair and reasonable by the Forest Service Lease Contracting Officer.

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.

On 3/5/2025 market research was conducted using COSTAR and 0 potentially acceptable locations plus the incumbent were identified that can meet the agency’s needs within the delineated area. A conversation between USFS LCO, Ron Feist and the Lessor, Andy McKee occurred on 7/1/2025. During that discussion Andy stated he would be interested in a 5-year extension but declined to discuss rates until he could review the terms of the extension via a draft Lease Amendment.

See Figure 1 below for the results of the market research including the incumbent.

Figure 1: Market Research Comparable Properties

Address Source(EOI/CoStar, etc) Asking Full-Service Rate 201 E. 2nd Street Joseph, OR (Incumbent) Current Lease (current rate) 1110 J Ave. La Grande, Or COSTAR 1000 Adams Ave. La Grande, Or COSTAR 200 E Main St. Enterprise, Or COSTAR 107 SW 1st St. Enterprise, Or COSTAR

8. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

The incumbent is the only option given the time between when GSA canceled the replacing project and when the current extension expires.

9. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION.

N/A

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 existing lease extension’s expiration, considerations will be given to allow for sufficient time to conduct a full and open procurement. The Government will consider the time and cost of moving from the existing location, and the time and cost to build out new space when deciding whether it is economically advantageous to stay at the existing building or to undergo a competitive action.

Additionally, consideration will be given to the Forest Services' mission and security requirements (if applicable) 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 Forest Service Lease Contracting Officer certifies that the award of an extension of 10,879/rsf of office space is in the Government’s best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Forest Service Lease Contracting Office knowledge and belief.

__________________________________________ Date_____________________

Ron Feist, Lease Contracting Officer

12. PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION

I certify that the supporting data used to form the basis of this Justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

________________________________________ Date______________________

Ryon Morrison, Leasing Specialist

13. LEASING BRANCH CHIEF CERTIFICATION

I certify that the supporting data used to form the basis of this Justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

________________________________________ Date______________________

Libba Olexa, Acting Leasing Branch Chief

14. USDA HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

RONALD

FEIST

Digitally signed by

RONALD FEIST

Date: 2025.12.15 09:03:29 -08'00'

RYON

MORRISON

Digitally signed by RYON

MORRISON

Date: 2025.12.15 08:51:32 -08'00'

ELIZABETH

OLEXA

Digitally signed by

ELIZABETH OLEXA

Date: 2025.12.19 10:54:44 -07'00'

I certify that the supporting data used to form the basis of this Justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

________________________________________ Date______________________

USDA Head Contracting Activity

See FAR 6.304 for appropriate signature threshold levels.

If Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) approval is required, must include signatures from Regional Contracting Director, Regional Counsel, and Head of Contracting Activity (HCA). Use of a separate signature page is required.

WILLIE

DAVIS

Digitally signed by WILLIE

DAVIS

Date: 2025.12.22 14:35:11 -05'00'