3PA0359 SSA Chester JOFOC_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a lease renewal by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for the Social Security Administration (SSA). The lease is for 12,130 ABOA/13,950 Rentable Square Feet of office space located at 807 Crosby Street, Chester, PA 19013, with the current lease expiring on August 16, 2026. The GSA is seeking a 10-year lease with a 5-year firm term and one 5-year option, with an estimated annual cost per rentable square foot.

Market research conducted by PBS and CBRE identified the incumbent location as the most suitable, with no other acceptable alternative locations meeting SSA's requirements. The justification emphasizes that relocating would incur significant move and replication costs not recoverable through competition. The GSA Lease Contracting Officer certified that the succeeding lease is in the government's best interest, based on the incumbent's satisfactory performance, prompt issue resolution, and compliance with building and safety requirements. The document was prepared and approved by various GSA officials, with final approvals dated January 3, 2025.