JOFOC for Omaha, NE
Overview
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PSC
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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), specifically the PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE, PBS R6 OFFICE OF LEASING, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a 12-month lease extension in Omaha, NE. This action, identified as Project Number 5NE0097, pertains to an existing lease (LNE90045) set to expire on April 30, 2026. The government requires this extension to maintain occupancy and avoid disruptions.
Scope of Action
The JOFOC details the necessity for a 12-month extension of an existing lease (LNE90045) for an agency in Omaha, NE. The estimated net annual rent for this extension falls within the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold (SLAT). This action is supported by GSAR 570.405, which allows for lease extensions under specific circumstances without full and open competition.
Justification Details
The decision to extend the lease is justified by several factors, including:
- Unexpected delays: Delays in preparing new federally controlled space or acquiring replacement space, which are outside the government's control.
- Consolidation needs: The requirement to consolidate various agencies or establish a common expiration date for multiple leases.
- Planning uncertainties: Delays in planning for potential relocation due to organizational, financial, or other uncertainties.
Two primary rationales underpin this extension:
- Cost-based: Extending the lease protects occupancy rights and avoids the higher costs associated with holdover tenancy. Recovering relocation costs through a separate, short-term, full and open competition is deemed unreasonable.
- Mission-based: The occupying agency's mission necessitates a unique location that cannot be satisfied by alternative sites in the short term.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
- Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Duration: 12-month lease extension
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
- Lease Expiration (prior to extension): April 30, 2026
Additional Notes
This document serves to explain the rationale behind a non-competitive lease extension and is not a solicitation for proposals. It provides valuable context for potential bidders regarding the GSA's real estate needs and contracting strategies, particularly concerning exceptions to full and open competition for lease actions under the SLAT.
For further information, contact Frank Whiting at frank.whiting@gsa.gov.