Extension Santa Barbara, CA - Redacted Justification

Quick Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the extension of a lease for the Bankruptcy Court in Santa Barbara, CA. This justification supports a 24-month lease extension for approximately 21,574 ABOA / 22,324 RSF of office space at 1415 State Street, commencing February 13, 2026. The extension is necessary due to unexpected delays in acquiring replacement space.

Scope of Action

This action is a sole-source lease extension for the incumbent lessor. It is not a solicitation for proposals.

• Requirement: A 24-month lease extension for the Bankruptcy Court.
• Space: Approximately 21,574 ABOA / 22,324 RSF of office space.
• Location: 1415 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA.

Contract Details

• Type: Lease Extension (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
• Period of Performance: 24 months, starting February 13, 2026.
• Lessor: Incumbent Lessor
• Product/Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings
• Published Date: March 2, 2026

Eligibility & Evaluation

• Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a justification for a sole-source extension.
• Submission/Evaluation: There are no submission or evaluation criteria for bidders, as this is not a solicitation.

Additional Notes

• The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and GSAR 570.405 as the authority for the sole-source action, due to unexpected delays in securing new space.
• Market research indicates the proposed rental rate is justified by specialized build-out requirements (e.g., Courtroom, Judge's chambers) that would be costly to replicate.
• A cost-benefit analysis determined that relocating the Bankruptcy Court would be more expensive than extending the current lease.
• The government is actively pursuing a competitive action to acquire replacement space, with the move anticipated before the conclusion of this 24-month extension period.