6DC0495 JOFOC - Extension (REDACTED).pdf

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Extension

U.S. General Services Administration

Office of Lease Production Operations

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 6DC0495

Agency Names:

1. NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED.

The General Services Administration currently leases 10,424 ABOA/10,424 RSF of warehouse space at 3365 V Street, NE WASHINGTON, DC under lease number LDC12650 for the The current lease expired on March 31, 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.

The requires a -year extension, with termination for convenience rights after -year to allow for the possibility of a move into vacant federally owned space or a consolidation into other leased space. The leased warehouse space at this location is used to store evidence, documentation, and other important items used to serve the mission of the agency.

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(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The government requires an extension of the current lease for 36 months, 12 months firm, to commence on April 1, 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: FAR 6.103-1 (GSA RFO-2025-06) and 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 in situations such as, but not limited to, the following:

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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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. The is in the process of planning for the consolidation and relocation of its headquarters office operations into location at the ). The agency is still considering options for its various warehouse locations around the National Capitol Region, but it has not finalized a long-term plan.

Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of this function 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 WASHINGTON, DC showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from per RSF on a Triple Net basis. The current lease carries a rental rate of SF Full Service. It is unusual for the warehouse or flex market in Washington, DC to quote rental rates on a full service basis, but the estimated cost of utilities, taxes, cleaning, and insurance is approximately per RSF.

Therefore, the anticipated rental rate for this lease extension of per RSF full service, 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 May19, 2026, market research was conducted using CoStar and Bullseye. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from per RSF on a Triple Net basis, which equates to approximately /RSF on a full service baasis.

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

Remaining at the current location under a month, month firm, extension brings the lease out of 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 of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo a competitive action.

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 extension lease of 10,424 knowledge and belief.

__________________________________________________ Date_____________________ Kyle Brock, Lease Contracting Officer

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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.

___________________________________________________ Date______________________ Kyle Brock, Lease Contracting Officer

13. ATTACHMENTS

Cost Benefit Analysis, required when the Justification action is based upon cost savings to the Government

Concurred by:

James Joiner Date Branch Chief, Moderate Risk Lease Acquisition Division (PRACF)

Reviewed for legal sufficiency by:

Helen Kearns Date Office of the General Counsel, Real Property Law Division

Approved by:

Gina Ditommaso Date Competition Advocate