Ext JOFOC Redacted.pdf
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- 5 year Lease Extension
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- 12034304L5205A
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a lease extension by the USDA Forest Service. The document details a 60-month lease extension for a facility located at an airport, specifically a hangar for firefighting aircraft maintenance and operations. The current lease expires on 07/31/2025, and the Forest Service seeks to extend the lease with the incumbent Lessor without full competitive bidding.
The justification emphasizes that remaining at the current location avoids operational disruption and prevents incurring additional moving and replication costs. Market research conducted on May 5th, 2025, using CoStar data confirmed the rental rates are within the current market range and deemed fair and reasonable. The lease extension covers a rentable square footage of office and related airport operating facility space, with the government encountering unexpected delays in acquiring replacement space. The total contract value and specific rental rate per rentable square foot are redacted in the document, but the extension is planned to commence on 08/01/2025.
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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 encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space.
Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause the Forest Service 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 GSAM 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 showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from .
Therefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension, of per RSF, are within the current market range for this submarket and are deemed fair and reasonable by the Forest Service Lease Contracting Officer.
7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.
On May 5th, 2025, market research was conducted using CoStar data. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from /SF to /SF.
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.
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.
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.
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