a1_6MO0279_redacted JOTFOC.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: 6MO0279

Agency Name: Social Security Administration

1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

The General Services Administration currently leases 20,671 ANSI/ BOMA Office Area SF (ABOA SF)/ 21,678 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space at Warren Davis Prop. XII, LLC, 1570 W. Battlefield Street, Springfield, MO 65807-3217 (Premises) under Gov’t Lease LMO00091 (Lease) for the SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA or Agency). The current lease expires December 17, 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. 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 60-months, with 12-months firm, to commence on December 18, 2026. The estimated cost of this lease extension is $17.03 per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of $369,119.52 and a total contract value of $1,845,597.60.

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; or, 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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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.

The Government intends to negotiate for a long-term replacement; due to workforce reorganization in 2025, it was determined to extend this Lease to maintain housing. The Government will negotiate a long-term replacement of the Lease during the extension period. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause the Agency 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 Lease Contracting Officer in Springfield, MO showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $12.75 to $13.00 per RSF.

The current fully-serviced Lease rental rate is $17.03 per RSF. The LCO anticipates the rental rates for this lease extension will be $17.03 per RSF. Despite the rental rate exceeding the current market range for this submarket, it is deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting Officer (LCO), as this cost is far less than the cost of relocating the requirement to another leased location and replicating services.

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS

On August 5, 2026, market research was conducted using CoStar. Market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $12.75 to $13.00 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. The Government will proceed with negotiating a long-term replacement procurement following execution of the

9. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION

Not Applicable.

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.

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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 60-months, with 12-months firm, for LMO0091 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.

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.

Prepared/ Approved by:

X Eugene B. Wright

Lease Contracting Officer (LCO)

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