5MA0193 JOTFO Redacted.pdf

Revised Nov 2023

Justification for Other Than Full and Open

Competition, Extension U.S. General Services Administration

GSA Office of Leasing

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 5MA0193

Agency Name:

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 97,256.00 ABOA/104,527.00 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space at Concord Park, 696 Virginia Rd, Concord, MA 01742 under lease number LMA04014 for the . The current lease expires March 11, 2027.

Approval is requested to negotiate a lease extension with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. The procedures for pursuing a lease extension are detailed in GSAR 570.405: Lease extensions.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The government requires an extension of the current lease for 12 months to commence on March 12, 2027. The estimated cost of this lease extension is per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost and 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. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

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.

While had previously planned a relocation project (2MA0242) with a significant square footage reduction and buildout, this is no longer feasible due to the Return to Office (RTO) mandate and agency budget restrictions. GSA received revised long-term requirements in February 2026, about one year prior to lease expiration. An extension is required to allow sufficient time to complete the long-term procurement and avoid a holdover tenancy. 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 Concord, MA showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from per RSF fully serviced.

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. The anticipated rental rates are based on a preliminary offer provided by the Lessor.

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.

On October 23, 2025 and March 10, 2026, market research was conducted using CoStar, REIS, and CBRE data. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from per RSF fully serviced. The Bullseye average for this market is per RSF, which accounts for CoStar, REIS, and CBRE market rates. Additionally, previous market research for the cancelled long-term procurement shows an average shell rate of per RSF (which converts to about per RSF fully serviced).

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

Remaining at the current location under a 12-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 12 months for LMA04014 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______________________ 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.

Lease Contracting Officer

Concurred by:

______________________________ Date______________________ Director, Simplified Lease Acquisition Division

Concurred by:

Legal Counsel

Approved by:

__________________________ Date______________________ Competition Advocate