JOFOC - Signed - USDA Bangor 6ME0094 Redacted.pdf

Revised MAR 2026

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Extension

U.S. General Services Administration

PBS, Office of Leasing

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 6ME0094

Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 19,861.00 ABOA / 22,417.00 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space at 967 ILLINOIS AVE, BANGOR, ME under lease number LME04766 for the USDA (FSA, RHS, and NRCS). The current lease expires August 4, 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.

2.

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The Government requires an extension of the current lease for 60 months to commence on August 5, 2026, with a one (1) year firm term. 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

4.

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.

USDA has a continuing need, but it is still developing long-term space requirements, which have been delayed due to sub-agency coordination and potential downsizing or relocation. The extension will allow the Government to protect occupancy while USDA finalizes their requirements. Award to other than the

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Revised MAR 2026 current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause USDA 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 GSAR 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 Leasing Specialist in BANGOR, ME showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from Shell per RSF and Operating per

RSF.

Therefore, the anticipated fully serviced 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 June 17, 2026, market research was conducted using CoStar, LoopNet, and REXUS. According to LoopNet, there are two buildings, which include the incumbent lessor, within the delineated area that could meet the current square footage requirement. The market research showed the fully serviced rental rate within the market area ranges from per RSF.

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

Remaining at the current location under a 60-month extension avoids a holdover and allows the Government to continue operations without disruption. On June 25, 2026, Leasing Specialist Sean Munger completed a Succeeding Lease Analysis utilizing the estimated rates for the current location versus low-end market rates, a full TI allowance of per ABOA SF and BSAC per ABOA SF, as well as move, and telecom costs, which reflect a low-end estimate of replicating the leased space.

The aggregate cost savings associated with staying in place are approximately . The full Succeeding Lease Analysis Tool spreadsheet can be found in the GREX project file.

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 Gov the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo 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 best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting

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