Redacted JOFOC.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a lease renewal by the General Services Administration (GSA) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in Easton, Pennsylvania. The lease involves 8,911 ABOA square feet (10,072 RSF) of office space located at 134 S. 4th Street, with the current lease set to expire on August 31st, 2026. GSA intends to exercise a five-year renewal option, determining it is in the government's best interest to remain at the current location due to limited market alternatives and potential relocation costs.

The solicitation (Number 3PA0353) was posted on SAM.gov from March 7th to March 25th, 2024, with no competing expressions of interest received. Market research indicated an average rental rate of $32.21/RSF, and the negotiated renewal rate was deemed fair and reasonable. The lease renewal is being pursued under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as a sole-source procurement, with the current lessor's performance meeting government expectations. The total contract value for the renewal period is approximately the redacted amount, with the lease terms including both shell and operating costs.