Signed JOFOC_Template_Succeeding_NGIC 1_Redacted.pdf

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Succeeding Lease

U.S. General Services Administration

GSA Region 3

Realty Division

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 6VA0421

Agency Name:

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 40,000 ABOA SF (44,000 RSF) of office and related space at 3016 Boulders Court, Charlottesville, VA under lease number GS-03B-08312 for .

The current lease expires 4/6/2019. Approval is requested to negotiate a succeeding lease with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. The right to pursue a succeeding lease is detailed in GSAR 570.402: Succeeding Leases.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

has occupied 40,000 ABOA SF (44,000 RSF) on the since 4/7/2009. This lease was awarded following a competitive procurement at a rate of or a total annual rent of submitted a continuing need letter on March 23rd, 2017 for 40,000 ABOA SF of office and related space.

This requirement is for 40,000 ABOA SF (44,000 RSF) of space for a ten (10) year term to commence on April 5th, 2019. The estimated cost of this lease is per rentable square feet (annual cost of

), 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. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and GSAR 570.402, it is determined that award to any other offeror would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition.

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. s mission requires that they remain in immediate proximity to

In addition to location issues, it is in the best financial interest of the Government to remain at the current location. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition.

Relocation costs are estimated to be . Additionally, this allows the Government to make use of existing tenant improvements, avoiding replication costs of . The total savings to the Government is .

In addition to the financial benefits, There are no alternatives in the market meet these mission critical requirements.

5. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE.

Per the requirements of GSAR 570.402, the GSA Lease Contracting Officer placed an advertisement on FedBizOpps (FBO) on July 17th, 2018 for 14 days. One expression of interest was received in writing;

however, the location in a highly-trafficked retail area and lack of connection to mean this building is incapable of meeting mission-critical requirements. In addition, PBS conducted market research using

6. DEMONSTRATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO

THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

Recent market surveys conducted by PBS in Charlottesville, Virginia showed the rental rate within the delineated area ranges from

Therefore, the proposed rental rates for this succeeding lease of 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.

Multiple searches were conducted, and an ad was placed on FedBizOps. Please see attached market research report for further detail.

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

must remain in immediate proximity to the neighboring building as well as the

The current Lessor has consistently met all lease requirements.

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

ACQUISITION.-

No other source has expressed in writing an interest in the acquisition.

10. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME

ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION.

In advance of an existing lease contract’s expiration, considerations will be given to allow for sufficient time to conduct a full and open procurement. The Government will consider the time and cost of moving from the existing location, and the time and cost to build out new space when deciding whether it is economically advantageous to stay at the existing building or to undergo a competitive action.

Additionally, consideration will be given to the customer agency’s mission and security requirements (if applicable) to include limiting any agency space requirements that may be deemed unduly restrictive and thus favor the incumbent. The Government will remain conscious of the effort to continuously encourage competition when practicable.

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 succeeding lease of 40,000 ABOA SF (44,000 RSF) 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.

9/12/2018

X John McFadden Lease Contracting Officer Signed by: JOHN MCFADDEN

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.

9/12/2018

X Lauren Williams Realty Specialist Signed by: General Services Administration

Reviewed & Concurred by:

9/12/2018

X Stacy C. Keefer Stacy Keefer Realty Section Chief Signed by: STACY KEEFER

Reviewed & Concurred by:

9/14/2018

X Laurie Ney Realty Branch Chief Signed by: General Services Administration

Reviewed & Concurred by:

9/17/2018

X Libby Baumann Regional Competition Advocate Signed by: LISABETH BAUMANN

Reviewed & Concurred by:

9/21/2018

X Rob Notigan Rob Notigan Regional Counsel Signed by: ROBERT NOTIGAN