a1a_4FL0584_State-Melbourne_Extension Justification_redacted.pdf

Docusign Envelope ID: FF390B06-DB43-8C85-8069-44CFF8E6CB5D

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: 4FL0584

Agency Name: Department of State

1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

The General Services Administration currently leases 55,496 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (ABOA) square feet/56,004 rentable square feet (RSF) of office and related space at Miramar Building, Melbourne, FL, 2765 Business Center Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32940-7102 (Premises) under lease number LFL61860 for the Department of State. The current lease expires August 31, 2026. Approval is requested to negotiate a lease extension with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at the Premises. 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 24-months to commence on September 01, 2026. The estimated cost of this extension is $21.90 per rentable square feet (rounded) per year for an annual cost of $1,226,664.27 and a total contract value of $2,453,328.54.

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. 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 Premises during the extension period. The Agency intends to relocate into a newly constructed space at the nearby Patrick Air Force Base. Once the new space is ready for occupancy, State intends to relocate its personnel and terminate the Lease. Award to other than the incumbent Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause State 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 (see Section 3 above).

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

GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

Recent market research in Melbourne, FL conducted using CoStar indicates only one location, excluding the incumbent Premises. The anticipated market rental rate range will go from $21.90 per RSF (the current lease rental rate) to $30.00 per RS (the asking rental rate per CoStar).

Therefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of $21.90 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 June 23, 2026, market research was conducted using CoStar. The CoStar Report indicates only one location, excluding the incumbent Premises; with an asking rental rate of $30.00 per RSF. As detailed above, the LCO is substituting the current rental rate for the market low.

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. The Agency intends to relocate into a new federally controlled currently under construction at the nearby Patrick Air Force Base. Once this new location is ready for occupancy, State’s personnel will relocate and the Lease will be terminated.

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 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 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 LFL61860 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.

7/15/2026

Eugene B. Wright Lease Contracting Officer (LCO)

Signed by: EUGENE WRIGHT

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. See signature above.

Concurred by: Reviewed for legal sufficiency by:

Keitra Harris Benjamin Lorber Branch Chief (PRADC) 7/17/2026 | 13:46:58 EDT Legal Counsel 7/17/2026 | 19:04:08 BST

Approved by:

Gina DiTommaso

Competition Advocate (CA) 7/17/2026 | 19:34:25 BST

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