6a NM Las Cruces JOTFOC Redact_Redacted.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 57-8C30-12-006
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a lease extension for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The agency currently leases 10,400 square feet of office space at the Las Cruces Service Center under lease number 57-8C30-12-006, which expires on 03/11/2024. The proposed lease extension is for 60 months, beginning on 3/12/2024, with the government seeking to remain at the current location to avoid disruption and additional moving costs.
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as the statutory authority for a sole-source procurement, noting that market research using CoStar and other internet searches revealed limited alternative space options. The proposed lease extension is deemed fair and reasonable based on recent market research of rental rates in the Las Cruces market area. The government aims to continue operations without interruption and will consider conducting a full and open procurement for future space requirements, taking into account mission needs, security requirements, and the economic feasibility of relocation.
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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 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 showed the rental rate within the market area .
Therefore, the proposed rental rate for this lease extension of within the current market range for this sub market and deemed fair and reasonable by the Lease Contracting Officer.
7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.
On , market research was conducted using . The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges
8. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
Remaining at the current location under a month extension avoids a holdover and allows the Government to continue operations without disruption.
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 an existing lease contract’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 customer agency’s 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 Lease Contracting Officer certifies that the award of a lease extension of months for is in the Government’s best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Lease Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.
DANNY
KELLY
Digitally signed by
DANNY KELLY
Date: 2024.09.18 12:46:03 -05'00'
Digitally signed by TRACEY
WESTON
Date: 2024.09.18 13:02:53 -05'00' 9/18/2024
13. SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
_____________________________________ Date______________
WILLIE
DAVIS
Digitally signed by
WILLIE DAVIS
Date: 2024.09.18 16:47:23 -04'00'
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