Portland OR - LOR07127 - Redacted JOTFO_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a lease renewal issued by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The lease covers 28,380 ABOA/32,048 rentable square feet of office space located at FIRST & MAIN, 100 SW MAIN ST in Portland, Oregon, with a 5-year term commencing on 09/01/2025. The DEA seeks to reduce their current space, and GSA has determined that an added renewal will provide time to survey the market and obtain the best rates through future full and open competition. Market research conducted using CoStar and Bullseye identified the incumbent location and 14 other potentially acceptable locations, with the proposed rental rates being higher than the current market range but deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting Officer.
The justification follows GSA procurement regulations, specifically GSAR 570.402, which allows negotiation with the incumbent lessor when a cost-benefit analysis shows that full competition cannot be expected to recover relocation costs. The lease is being pursued without full competitive bidding under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which permits proceeding with the sole responsible source when it is in the government's best interest. The document includes market research comparables, details about the DEA's space requirements, and certifications from the Contracting Officer and various reviewers, with the final approval pending from the Competition Advocate.
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Revised 10-23-2023
707 SW Washington St CoStar (Bullseye)
Figure 1: Market Research Comparables
8. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
The DEA is looking to reduce their space. GSA has determined an added renewal will give GSA time to survey the market and obtain the best rates by going full and open competition rather than reducing in place. The added renewal serves as an extension of the lease allowing adequate time for the best suitable option for long term housing and allows the Agency time to secure funding to support a potential relocation.
9. 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 from 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.
10. CONTRACTING OFFICER & PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION.
By signature on this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, the GSA Lease Contracting Officer certifies that the award of a succeeding lease of 32,048 RSF 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.
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.
_____________________________ Date_____________________ , Contracting Officer
11. REVIEWED BY:
__________________________________ Date______________________ , O
______________________________________ Date______________________ asing Branch Chief
________________________________ Date______________________ g , g nal Counsel
Revised 10-23-2023
12. APPROVED BY:
__________________________________ Date______________________ y , ng Director, Competition Advocate
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