4MI0393_Justification_for_Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_(JOFOC)_or_SLAT-level_Memo_to_File_and_Supporting_Documentation_JOTFOC_6.5.24_6_5_2024 (1)REDACTED_Redacted.pdf

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Extension

U.S. General Services Administration

GSA Region 05 Leasing

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 4MI0393

Agency Name: US FISH & Wildlife Service

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 14,900.00 ABOA/17,135.00 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space at EAST LANSING, 2651 COOLIDGE RD , EAST LANSING, MI under lease number LMI18268 for the US FISH & Wildlife Service. The current lease expires May 15, 2025. Approval is requested to negotiate a lease extension with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. After experiencing delays receiving long term space requirements, US Fish and Wildlife Service submitted and signed CPA Part 2. Time will be needed to finalize technical requirements and complete the long term lease project. This extension is intended to provide sufficient time for procurement and buildout of new space for US Fish and Wildlife Service. The procedures for pursuing a lease extension are detailed in GSAR 570.405: Lease extensions.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SE

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The government requires an extension of the current lease for 36 months to commence on May 16, 2025.

The estimated cost of this lease extension is per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of and a total contract value of .

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 570.405. In accordance with GSAR 570.405, use of the sole source authority is appropriate when the government experiences a delay in acquiring replacement space.

The agency occupying the leased space is scheduled to move into other Federally controlled space, but encounters unexpected delays in preparing the new space for occupancy

The government encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space

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.

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.

Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause US FISH & Wildlife Service 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 research conducted by the Lease Contracting Officer in EAST LANSING, MI showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from .

Therefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of per RSF/yr., are within the current market range for this submarket and are deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting Officer.

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.

On May 23, 2024, market research was conducted using CoStar. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from .

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

Remaining at the current location under a 36 month extension avoids a holdover and allows the Government to continue operations without disruption, while it prepares to pursue a new competitive lease action.

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.

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 the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo a competitive action.

Additionall (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 lease extension of 26 months for LMI18268 is best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting

_____________________________ Date_____________________

Mark Montgomery, Lease Contracting Officer

Reviewed and Concurred by:

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Specialized/Treasury Branch Manager

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Lease Policy and Program Branch 5P2RB

______________________________ Date_____________________

Real Estate Division Director 5P2CC

_________________________________ Date_____________________

Regional Counsel 5L

_____________________________ Date_____________________

Regional Competition Advocate 5P1

Date_____________________

Regional Head of Contracting Authority

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GSA Leasing Branch Manager

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Sheryl Wittstock shery.wittstock@gsa.gov

Director, Real Estate Division

US General Services Administration

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Joel Malkin joel.malkin@gsa.gov

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US General Services Administration

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Michael G. Wolff michael.wolff@gsa.gov

Great Lakes Region, PBS, Director, Acquisition

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US General Services Administration

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Head of Contracting Activity

US General Services Administration

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