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5CA1600 Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a lease extension issued by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 9 Leasing. The document concerns a lease extension for the Social Security Administration (SSA) at Point West Corporate Center in Sacramento, CA, covering 23,654 rentable square feet under lease number LCA02150. The current lease expires on January 2, 2026, and the government requests a 24-month extension without full and open competition, citing unexpected delays in acquiring replacement space and the need to avoid operational disruption.

The lease extension will commence on January 3, 2026, with a rental rate that was deemed fair and reasonable based on market research conducted using CoStar on September 2, 2025. The document includes certifications from the Lease Contracting Officer, Jessica L. Escobedo, and approvals from Pamela Collins (Director, PBS Region 9 Real Estate Acquisition Division) and Amanda Sweeney (Acting Regional Commissioner, PBS Region 9). The justification is based on statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which allows for a sole source procurement when only one responsible source will satisfy agency requirements.

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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 SACRAMENTO, CA showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $ to $

Therefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of $ per RSF, 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 September 2, 2025, market research was conducted using CoStar. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $ to $

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

Remaining at the current location under a 24 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.

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 there be remaining useful life in the Government’s tenant improvements, the Government will consider the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo a competitive action.

Additionally, objective scrutiny will be given to the customer agency’s mission and security requirements (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 24 months for LCA02150 is in the Government’s best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

_ _________________________________ Date_____________________ Jessica L. Escobedo 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______________________ Jessica L. Escobedo, Lease Contracting Officer

CONCUR:

____________________________________ Date______________________ Pamela Collins, Director PBS, Region 9, Real Estate Acquisition Division

APPROVED:

Competition Advocate

________________________________ Date______________________ Amanda Sweeney, Acting Regional Commissioner PBS, Region 9

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