6DC0491 JOTFOC (redacted).pdf

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U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service

Office of Leasing

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Project No.: 6DC0491 Agency Name: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 51,795 ABOA SF/60,133 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space at 625 Indiana Ave. NW, Washington, DC, under lease number LDC12690 for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The current lease expired March 7, 2026. 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. This extension will provide time for GSA and the customer agency to develop a new housing requirement and to budget for planning a possible relocation or new build once the market is engaged in a procurrent for a full lease replacement.

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(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The government requires an extension of the current lease for five years firm to commence on March 8, 2026. 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

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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.

GSAM 570.405(c)(1) specifically permits a lease extension when an agency occupying leased space is planning to move into other Federally controlled space, but encounters unexpected delays in preparing the new space for occupancy. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition.

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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.

Market research on February 18, 2026, and updated May 27, 2026, conducted by the oker partner in the Central Employment Area of Washington, DC, showed rental rates within the market area range from $ to $ per RSF.

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

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.

On May 27, 2026, 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 five-year firm term 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 Gove the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo a competitive action.

(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 five years firm for LDC12690 is in t best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting

Kyle Brock, Lease Contracting Officer

12. CERTIFICATION.

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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.

Kyle Brock, Lease Contracting Officer

13. Concurred by:

Charles Vitale, Acting Director Moderate Risk Acquisition Division (PRAC)

14. Reviewed for Legal Sufficiency:

Robert Foltman, Assistant General Counsel Real Property Law Division

15. Approved by:

Gina DiTommaso, Competition Advocate (PR)