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Attachment 5 - Request for Sole Source Justification Format for Succeeding Leases

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 3 of 4 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 11/15/23

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

ACQUISITION.

NONE

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, VA 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 VA Lease Contracting Officer certifies that the award of a succeeding lease of 17,000ABOA/19,380 RSF is in the Government’s best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the VA Lease Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

__________________________________________ Date_____________________ Julie Le Court, Lease Contracting Officer

12. PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION.

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______________________ Julie Le Court, Lease Contracting Officer

13. Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 and OCFM RPPM 2023-01.

a. One Level Above the Lease Contracting Officer (required when the anticipated value of the succeeding lease is above SLAT and exceeds $750K total contract value): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Christopher Clay Jones Date Branch Chief-Specialized Team

JULIE

LECOURT

Digitally signed by

JULIE LECOURT

Date: 2024.03.06 22:41:12 -06'00'

JULIE

LECOURT

Digitally signed by

JULIE LECOURT

Date: 2024.03.06 22:41:48 -06'00'

CHRISTOPHER

JONES

Digitally signed by

CHRISTOPHER JONES

Date: 2024.03.07 07:03:26 -06'00'

Attachment 5 - Request for Sole Source Justification Format for Succeeding Leases

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 4 of 4 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 11/15/23

b. VA HCA for Leasing Review and Approval (required when the anticipated value of the succeeding lease is above the SLAT and exceeds $750K total contract value): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for other than full and open competition.

John D. Thomas Date Associate Executive Director Office of Real Property Office of Construction and Facilities Management

April 15, 2024

JOHN

THOMAS

Digitally signed by

JOHN THOMAS

Date: 2024.04.15 17:47:49 -04'00'