Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, Queens New York

SOL #: 4NY0817Justification

Overview

Buyer

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
PBS OFFICE OF LEASING
WASHINGTON, DC, 20405, United States

Place of Performance

Jamaica, NY

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings (X1AA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
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

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Quick Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the PBS OFFICE OF LEASING, has published a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a lease extension in Jamaica, NY. This JOFOC outlines the rationale for extending the current lease for GSA space at JFK Airport (Lease Number GS-02P-LNY23949) for thirty (30) months, commencing January 1, 2026. The notice was published on January 30, 2026.

Scope of Justification

The extension is necessary because the agency's planned move to new Federally controlled space has encountered delays. A new lease, awarded on January 16, 2025, is not projected to be ready for occupancy until Summer 2027. This justification ensures continuous occupancy without interruption.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition
  • Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
  • Duration: 30 months (January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, approximately)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Published: January 30, 2026

Relevance to Bidders

This document explains why a competitive procurement is not being conducted for this specific lease extension, detailing the government's need for uninterrupted occupancy and the costs associated with relocation. It also references a new 15-year lease awarded on January 16, 2025, for the new space, which may represent a future procurement opportunity once that space is ready for occupancy in Summer 2027.

Contact Information

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Tim WellsPRIMARY
Timothy.Wells@gsa.gov
2674437331

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