Redacted JOFOC.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a lease renewal by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Real Estate Acquisition Division. The document covers a lease for 6,603 ABOA (rentable) square feet of office space in Baltimore, Maryland, with the current lease expiring on 03/30/2026. The justification details the need to negotiate a succeeding lease with the incumbent lessor without full competitive bidding, citing cost-effectiveness, minimal disruption to agency operations, and meeting specific requirements such as fire protection, security, and workspace configuration.

The market research conducted identified eight potentially acceptable locations using CoStar and other sources, with the current location meeting the agency's needs. Key lease requirements include contiguous space on one floor, efficient layout, specific column perimeters, elevator service, public entrances, parking availability, and proximity to public transit. The long-term plan is to secure occupancy for a 10-year, 5-year firm term. The document emphasizes that relocating would incur significant costs and disrupt operations, and recent market surveys confirm the rental rates are within acceptable market ranges for the Baltimore submarket.