Redacted Justification in New Orleans, LA: Solicitation No. 2LA0291

SOL #: 2LA0291Justification

Overview

Buyer

General Services Administration

Public Buildings Service

PBS OFFICE OF LEASING

WASHINGTON, DC, 20405, United States

Place of Performance

New Orleans, LA

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings (X1AA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cad6bdecfb8f45a2be7f79e36ecc2f10/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 30, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 30, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for a succeeding lease of office space for the Office of United States Attorneys (USAO) in New Orleans, LA. This justification outlines GSA's intent to negotiate directly with the incumbent lessor to ensure continued occupancy, as the current lease expires on February 24, 2026. The new lease is planned to commence on February 25, 2026, for a 17-year term.

Scope of Requirement

The requirement is for 55,318 ABOA / 63,615 rentable square feet (RSF) of office and related space. The critical location requirement mandates the space be within four walkable blocks of the Hale Boggs Federal Building in New Orleans, LA. A specific delineated area is defined: North (Loyola Ave to Canal St.), East (Canal St. to Poydras St.), South (Poydras St. to St. Charles Ave.), and West (Howard Ave. to Lloyd Ave.).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Succeeding Lease (non-competitive, justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and GSAR 570.402).
Term: 17 years (15-year firm term).
Commencement: February 25, 2026.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Estimated Cost: Rental rates are provided per RSF for different periods, but no total dollar amount is stated.

Justification & Market Research

The decision to negotiate with the incumbent lessor is based on avoiding substantial duplication of costs associated with moving and replicating specialized buildouts, including HVAC, conference rooms, and FSL level 3 security features. GSA conducted market research, including a 21-day advertisement on SAM.gov, CoStar searches, and broker conversations. This research identified only two properties meeting the strict location requirements, and the incumbent lessor was the sole entity to submit a formal expression of interest. A cost-benefit analysis confirmed that remaining with the incumbent is in the government's best interest.

Additional Notes

The incumbent lessor consistently maintains the property in Class A condition. GSA notes that there are no systemic barriers to competition for future acquisitions, and applicable regulations will be followed upon the next lease expiration.