DEA JOFOC_Redacted.9.4.25pdf.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition memo from the General Services Administration (GSA) Real Estate Acquisition Division for a lease extension in Wilmington, NC. The agency currently occupies 3,998 RSF (3,880 ABOA) square feet and seeks a 36-month lease extension, with 12 months being firm, for Project 5NC0246. On December 12, 2023, the agency submitted long-term requirements indicating an increased square footage need of 7,552 ABOA SF. A new/replacing lease has been drafted for relocation but not yet awarded due to funding delays, so this extension will maintain government occupancy during design and construction of their new office space.

The lease extension is being justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as the only responsible source meeting agency requirements. The Lease Contracting Officer conducted market research using CoStar on July 18, 2025, identifying 6 potential properties meeting the agency's needs in the Central Business District of Wilmington, NC. GSA intends to negotiate a rate aligned with market research, and the current lessor is confirmed as responsive, compliant, and maintaining space per GSA standards. The procurement strategy aims to prevent holdover, provide best value to taxpayers, and allow the agency to continue focusing on the new/replacing project.