6PR0136 Redacted JOFOC.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Extension document from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), PBS Office of Leasing, dated April 27, 2026.

GSA seeks to extend its current lease for 13,489 ANSI/BOMA office area square feet (14,017 rentable square feet) at Fajardo Gardens, Garrido Morales Num 102 1st Street, Corner of 2nd St, Fajardo, PR under lease number LPR19114. The current lease expires April 30, 2026, and GSA requests approval to negotiate a 36-month extension with the incumbent lessor commencing May 1, 2026, without full and open competition. The extension requires full and partial termination rights upon 120 days' notice to the lessor. The estimated cost is redacted but noted as per rentable square foot per year (current rate), with an annual cost and total contract value also redacted.

The justification cites 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) and implements the sole source authority through FAR 6.103-1 and GSAR 570.405. The primary basis for other than full and open competition is that the government encounters unexpected delays outside its control in acquiring replacement space. Market research conducted on April 16, 2026, using Co-Star, Loopnet, and active GSA leases confirmed rental rates within market area ranges are fair and reasonable. GSA determined remaining at the current location under a 36-month extension avoids operational disruption and allows continued development of long-term requirements in compliance with the USE IT Act. The contracting officer certified the justification on April 27, 2026, and it was approved on April 28, 2026.