Redacted Justification

the entire requirement and would cause
recovered through competition.

to incur move and replication costs that would not be

5.​ DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE.
In accordance with GSAR 570.106(d) and 570.405, an advertisement is not required for extensions.

6.​ DEMONSTRATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.
Recent market research conducted by the Lease Contracting Officer in Washington, DC showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $48.00 to $58.00 per RSF, fully serviced. Therefore, the anticipated rental rates for this lease extension of per RSF, is within the current
market range for this submarket and is deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting Officer.
7.​ DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS. On 8/17/2026, market research was conducted using
and
. The
report revealed
a target rate of $52.44 per RSF and the
market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $48.00 to $58.00 per RSF, fully serviced. 8.​ OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Remaining at the current location under a 5 year extension avoids a holdover, allows for strategic portfolio planning, and allows the Government to continue operations without disruption.

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

ACQUISITION.
N/A

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, GSA 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 GSA Lease Contracting Officer certifies that the award of a lease extension of 5 years for LDC01858 is in the Government’s best