Redacted JOFOC (1IL2263).pdf

Revised 12-06-2022

Justification for Other Than Full and Open

Competition, Succeeding Lease

U.S. General Services Administration

GSA Region 5

Real Estate Division

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 1IL2263

Agency Name: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

The General Services Administration currently leases 1,793 ABOA / 2,061 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space and 1,617 RSF of reserved secure garage space at 1550 N Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 under lease number GS-05B-18008 for the FCC. The current lease expires 06/30/2024.

Approval is requested to negotiate a succeeding lease with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. The procedures for pursuing a succeeding lease are detailed in GSAR 570.402: Succeeding Leases.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

FCC submitted a continuing need letter on 5/31/2023 for 1,793 usable square feet of office and related space. There is 1,617 rentable square footage (RSF) of reserved secure garage space and roof space on the building to accommodate four antennas as special requirements.

This requirement is for 1,793 ABOA/ 2,061 RSF of office and 1,617 RSF of reserved secure garage space for a 10 Years/ 5 years firm to commence on 7/01/2024. The estimated cost of this lease is $ per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of $ and a total contract value of $ The delineated area is Dempster St (N); Talcott Rd (W); Touhy Ave (S); N Milwaukee Ave (E). There is no vacant Federal Space available.

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 GSAR 570.402. In accordance with GSAR 570.402, use of the sole source authority is appropriate where it is determined that award to any other offeror would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition.

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. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement and would cause FCC to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition. This allows the Government to make use of existing tenant improvements, avoiding replication costs of $ This includes Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) enhanced conference rooms with video

(b) (5)

(b) (5)

(b) (5)

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

GSA is in good standing with the lessor. The lessor meets or is capable of meeting all obligations of the lease. The recent inspection report had minor unaddressed issues that have occurred since the most recent lease inspection and are being addressed in a timely fashion. The Tenant agency is generally satisfied with the space and confirms that it meets their agency needs.

9. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION.

1550 N Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 (incumbent) $

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 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.

11. CONTRACTING OFFICER 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 2,061 RSF is in the Government’s best interest lete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting Officer’s

_____________ Date_____________________ Matthew Sermont, Lease Contracting Officer

12. PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION.

sed to form the basis of this Justification is complete and accurate to the

________________________ Date______________________ alist

See FAR 6.304 for appropriate signature threshold levels.

If Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) approval is required, must include signatures from Regional Contracting [Leasing] Director, Regional Counsel, and Head of Contracting Activity (HCA). Use of a separate signature page is required.

Note that the threshold for SPE approval is based on aggregate contract value;

therefore, it is possible that SPE approval may be required for actions below the prospectus threshold.

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Envelope Summary Events Status Timestamps Certified Delivered Security Checked 11/30/2023 7:31:48 PM Signing Complete Security Checked 11/30/2023 7:32:12 PM Completed Security Checked 11/30/2023 7:32:12 PM

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