Justification (JOFOC) Template (Mar 2026).pdf

Revised MAR 2026

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Extension

U.S. General Services Administration

PBS, Of f ice of Leasing

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 2VT0083

Agency Name: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 2,406.00 ABOA/2,767.00 rentable square feet

(RSF) of of f ice space at Credit Union of Vermont, 2-8 S. Main Street Rutland, VT under lease number LVT04607 for the FBI. The current lease expires 3/3/2026. Approval is requested to negotiate a lease extension with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. 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 60 months to commence on 3/4/2026. The lease has been in Novation for the past 3 months The estimated cost of this lease extension will remain the same for the next 60 months. The current price is $35.02 per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of $96,906.91 and a total contract value of $484,534.55.

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 government encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space

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 extension is needed in order for the agency to determine the need for more or less space based on the current administration ef forts to ef ficient space utilization and return to of f ice policies. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause FBI 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.

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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 Off icer in Rutland, VT showed the rental rate within the market area ranges f rom $20 to $30.

Therefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of $35 per RSF, are within the current market range for this submarket and are deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting

Off icer.

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.

On 8/16/2024, market research was conducted using CoStart. The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges f rom $20 to $30.

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

Remaining at the current location under a 60 monthw 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.

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 tenant improvements, the Government will consider the cost of moving f rom the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to undergo a 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 Justif ication for Other than Full and Open Competition, the GSA Lease Contracting Off icer certif ies that the award of a lease extension of 60 months for LVT04607 is in the Government’s best interest and that this Justif ication is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting

Off icer’s knowledge and belief .

__________________________________________________ Date__6.29.2026___________________

Lease Contracting Off icer

12. PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION.

I certify that the supporting data used to form the basis of this Justif ication is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief .

___________________________________________________ Date_____6.29.2026_____________

Leasing Contracting Off icer

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