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This is a Memo to File documenting justification for a lease extension without full and open competition under the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold (SLAT).

The memo concerns lease number 1243ZP130807 for the Clinch Ranger District Office in Norton, Virginia 24273, which expires September 30, 2026. The government requires a 60-month extension beyond the current lease term. The estimated average net annual rent is $171,660.00, which falls within the SLAT, permitting the non-competitive extension under GSAR 570.405. The total anticipated rent over the five-year extension period is $1,038,300.00. The justification for proceeding without competition is cost-based, asserting that lease extensions represent necessary short-term contracting actions to protect the government's occupancy rights and avoid costs associated with holdover tenancies and tenant relocation. The government encountered unexpected delays outside its control in acquiring replacement space, making the extension necessary and cost-effective compared to full and open competition for alternative short-term leasing. The memo is dated April 16, 2026, prepared by a Leasing Specialist, and approved by a Lease Contracting Officer. The anticipated rental rates remain constant at $171,660.00 annually across all five years of the extension.