justification memo (5WI0216)_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memo to File documenting justification for a lease extension below the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold (SLAT) for federal real property.

The document covers lease number LWI18391 occupied by USDA–NRCS and USDA–FSA at 1304 N Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona, Wisconsin. The current lease expires February 15, 2026, and the government requires a 24-month extension as noted in the Acquisition Plan. The estimated net annual rent is within the SLAT threshold. The lease extension is supported by GSAR 570.405. The primary justification selected is cost-based rationale, citing unexpected delays in preparing federally controlled replacement space for the occupying agency's scheduled move. The extension is characterized as a short-term contracting action necessary to protect the government's occupancy rights and avoid costs associated with relocation and holder tenancy while the agency pursues alternative space options. The document was prepared and approved by Stephanie Carlson, Lease Contracting Officer, on December 9, 2025.