Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition or SLAT-level Memo to File and Supporting Documentation Comp Memo Ext Data 10 28 2026

Memo to File
Project Number: 3ID0148
Documentation to Explain the Absence of Competition – Lease Extension Within SLAT Lease number LID07251 occupied by USDA APHIS, located at 5119 AVIATION WAY , CALDWELL, ID will expire on October 31, 2026. It has been determined that the government requires an extension for 60 months and 24 months firm as noted in the Acquisition Plan located in the lease file. The estimated net annual rent of this action is $106,000.00, which is within the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold (SLAT).
The decision to pursue a lease extension is supported by GSAR 570.405. The agency occupying the leased space is scheduled to move into other Federally controlled space, but encounters unexpected delays in preparing the new space for occupancy The government encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space The government is consolidating various agencies and the contracting officer needs to extend the terms of some leases to establish a common expiration date
The agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to other federally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other uncertainties This extension for a lease below the simplified lease acquisition threshold is necessary as: Cost based rationale
Lease extensions represent short-term contracting actions which are necessary to protect the occupancy rights of the government when the government cannot vacate the premises by the expiration of the existing contract term. Extensions avoid the costs associated with holdover tenancies. Additionally, the government cannot reasonably expect to recover the costs associated with relocation of the tenant agency through full and open competition of a separate short-term lease to cover the term of this extension. Mission based rationale
The agency’s mission for this location requires a unique location and cannot be satisfied through any alternative locations. The agency’s mission and justification for a unique location is summarized below: (USDA APHIS) Space is still needed: Yes for 3 - 5 years more years | MPM validated - protection of occupancy for a max 5-year term, with shorter firm term at the most of 3 years , less if possible. USDA is undergoing large reorganization and does not want to commit to any longer terms. Approved:
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Date: 2026.10.28 10:10:45

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