Attached - Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
\n\n\n\nRedacted - Justification for Other Than Full and Open
\n\nCompetition, Extension
\nU.S. General Services Administration
\nPBS, Office of Leasing
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
\n\nPROJECT NUMBER: 6MS0165
\nAgency Name:
\n1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED.
\nThe General Services Administration currently leases x ABOA/ x rentable square feet (RSF) of office
\nspace at under lease number for the . x The current lease expires . Approval is requested to negotiate a
\nlease extension with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at
\nthis leased location. The procedures for pursuing a lease extension are detailed in GSAR 570.405: Lease
\nextensions.
\n2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS
\n(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).
\nThe Government requires an extension of the current lease for one year firm months to commence on x.
\nThe estimated cost of this lease extension is $x per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of
\n$xand a total contract value of $x
\n3. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
\nCOMPETITION.
\n41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency
\nrequirements. This statutory authority is implemented through: FAR 6.103-1 (GSA RFO-2025-06) and
\nGSAR 570.405. In accordance with GSAR 570.405, use of the sole source authority is appropriate when
\nthe Government experiences a delay in acquiring replacement space in situations such as, but not limited
\nto, the following:
\nThe agency occupying the leased space is scheduled to move into other Federally controlled space, but
\nencounters unexpected delays in preparing the new space for occupancy
\nThe government encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space
\nThe government is consolidating various agencies and the contracting officer needs to extend the terms of
\nsome leases to establish a common expiration date
\nThe agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to other
\nfederally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other uncertainties
\n4. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR
\nNATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED.
\nIt is in the best interest of the Government to remain at the current location during the extension period.
\nThe agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to
\nother federally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other
\nuncertainties. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement
\nand would cause x to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition.
Revised MAR 2026
\n5. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS
\nMANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE.
\nIn accordance with GSAR 570.106(d) and 570.405, an advertisement is not required for extensions.
\n6. DEMONSTRATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE
\nGOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.
\nRecent market research conducted by the Lease Contracting Officer in Oxford, MS. showed the rental
\nrate within the market area ranges from $x to $x.
\nTherefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of $x/ $x per RSF, are within the current
\nmarket range for this submarket and are deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting
\nOfficer.
\n7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.
\nOn Local real estate appraiser , market research was conducted using Local real estate appraiser . The
\nmarket research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $x to $ x.
\n8. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
\nRemaining at the current location under a x months extension avoids a holdover and allows the
\nGovernment to continue operations without disruption.
\n9. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE
\nACQUISITION.
\nN/A
\n10. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME
\nANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION.
\nThere are no systemic barriers to competition. If the agency has a continuing need for space upon lease
\nexpiration, GSA will follow all authorities, regulations and policies applicable to lease acquisition. Should
\nthere be remaining useful life in the Government’s improvements, the Government will consider the cost
\nof moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to
\nundergo a competitive action.
\nAdditionally, objective scrutiny will be given to the customer agency’s mission and security requirements
\n(if applicable) to eliminate unnecessary agency space requirements that may be deemed unduly restrictive.
\n11. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION.
\nBy signature on this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, the GSA Lease Contracting
\nOfficer certifies that the award of a lease extension of x months for x is in the Government’s best interest
\nand that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting Officer’s
\nknowledge and belief. PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION.I certify that the supporting data
\nused to form the basis of this Justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and
\nbelief.
Attached - Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
\n\n\n\nRedacted - Justification for Other Than Full and Open
\n\nCompetition, Extension
\nU.S. General Services Administration
\nPBS, Office of Leasing
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
\n\nPROJECT NUMBER: 6MS0165
\nAgency Name:
\n1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED.
\nThe General Services Administration currently leases x ABOA/ x rentable square feet (RSF) of office
\nspace at under lease number for the . x The current lease expires . Approval is requested to negotiate a
\nlease extension with the incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at
\nthis leased location. The procedures for pursuing a lease extension are detailed in GSAR 570.405: Lease
\nextensions.
\n2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS
\n(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).
\nThe Government requires an extension of the current lease for one year firm months to commence on x.
\nThe estimated cost of this lease extension is $x per rentable square feet per year for an annual cost of
\n$xand a total contract value of $x
\n3. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
\nCOMPETITION.
\n41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency
\nrequirements. This statutory authority is implemented through: FAR 6.103-1 (GSA RFO-2025-06) and
\nGSAR 570.405. In accordance with GSAR 570.405, use of the sole source authority is appropriate when
\nthe Government experiences a delay in acquiring replacement space in situations such as, but not limited
\nto, the following:
\nThe agency occupying the leased space is scheduled to move into other Federally controlled space, but
\nencounters unexpected delays in preparing the new space for occupancy
\nThe government encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space
\nThe government is consolidating various agencies and the contracting officer needs to extend the terms of
\nsome leases to establish a common expiration date
\nThe agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to other
\nfederally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other uncertainties
\n4. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR
\nNATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED.
\nIt is in the best interest of the Government to remain at the current location during the extension period.
\nThe agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to
\nother federally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other
\nuncertainties. Award to other than the current Lessor would require relocation of the entire requirement
\nand would cause x to incur move and replication costs that would not be recovered through competition.
Revised MAR 2026
\n5. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS
\nMANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE.
\nIn accordance with GSAR 570.106(d) and 570.405, an advertisement is not required for extensions.
\n6. DEMONSTRATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE
\nGOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.
\nRecent market research conducted by the Lease Contracting Officer in Oxford, MS. showed the rental
\nrate within the market area ranges from $x to $x.
\nTherefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of $x/ $x per RSF, are within the current
\nmarket range for this submarket and are deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting
\nOfficer.
\n7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.
\nOn Local real estate appraiser , market research was conducted using Local real estate appraiser . The
\nmarket research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $x to $ x.
\n8. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
\nRemaining at the current location under a x months extension avoids a holdover and allows the
\nGovernment to continue operations without disruption.
\n9. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE
\nACQUISITION.
\nN/A
\n10. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME
\nANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION.
\nThere are no systemic barriers to competition. If the agency has a continuing need for space upon lease
\nexpiration, GSA will follow all authorities, regulations and policies applicable to lease acquisition. Should
\nthere be remaining useful life in the Government’s improvements, the Government will consider the cost
\nof moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether to
\nundergo a competitive action.
\nAdditionally, objective scrutiny will be given to the customer agency’s mission and security requirements
\n(if applicable) to eliminate unnecessary agency space requirements that may be deemed unduly restrictive.
\n11. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION.
\nBy signature on this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, the GSA Lease Contracting
\nOfficer certifies that the award of a lease extension of x months for x is in the Government’s best interest
\nand that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting Officer’s
\nknowledge and belief. PREPARER’S TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION.I certify that the supporting data
\nused to form the basis of this Justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and
\nbelief.