SIGNED JOFOC Ext Data (6GA0311) - FE_Redacted.pdf
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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition – Lease Extension
This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document submitted by the General Services Administration (GSA) for a lease extension of office space at 230 Peachtree Building in Atlanta, Georgia for the State Department. GSA is seeking approval to extend the current lease for lease number LGA48141 for 24 months commencing April 1, 2026, without conducting a competitive procurement. The current lease expires March 31, 2026, and the extension will allow the State Department to continue occupying approximately 4,200 rentable square feet at the property. The extension is estimated at an unspecified per-rental-square-foot (RSF) annual rate for a total contract value that is redacted in the document.
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and GSAR 570.405 as the statutory authority for sole source procurement, with the primary rationale being that relocation to alternative space would impose unreasonable move and replication costs on the government that would not be recoverable through competition. Market research conducted using CoStar & Bullseye in Atlanta showed the proposed rental rates fall within the current market range and are deemed fair and reasonable. The contracting officer certified the justification on March 13, 2026, with approval from Kristin Ritter, Director of the Moderate Risk Lease Acquisition Division. GSA noted that no systemic barriers to competition exist and stated it will conduct objective scrutiny of the agency's space requirements for any subsequent acquisition upon lease expiration.
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Revised Nov 2023 would cause STATE DEPT 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 ATLANTA, GA showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from .
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 2026, market research was conducted using CoStar & Bullseye. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from .
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 LGA48141 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_____________________ Jeremy Walker, Lease Contracting Officer
3/13/2026
Revised Nov 2023
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______________________ Jeremy Walker, Leasing Specialist
APPROVAL
_ __________________ Date_____________________
Kristin Ritter, Director – Moderate Risk Lease Acquisition Division
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