Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Springfield, NJ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 PBS R2 Office of Leasing, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for a lease extension in Springfield, NJ. This action is to extend the current lease for office space and parking at 955 Springfield Avenue, which expires on February 16, 2026, for an additional year. The purpose is to protect government occupancy while long-term strategic portfolio consolidation and relocation procurements are underway.
Purpose of Justification
This document justifies the GSA's decision to extend an existing lease non-competitively. The extension is for approximately 40,028 ABOA USF and 46,469 rentable square feet (RSF) of office space, along with 187 structured parking spots. The current lease is set to expire on February 16, 2026, and the proposed extension is for one year, with termination rights reserved for the government.
Rationale for Non-Competitive Action
The GSA is pursuing this non-competitive lease extension to ensure continuous government occupancy and avoid disruption while more extensive, long-term strategic planning for portfolio consolidation and relocation is in progress. The justification includes details on the estimated costs associated with relocation versus extension and market research conducted on rental rates. This action is taken under statutory authority for non-competitive procurements.
Relevance to Bidders
This notice is not a solicitation for new bids. Instead, it provides transparency regarding the government's rationale for extending an existing lease with the incumbent lessor without a full and open competition. It indicates that a competitive opportunity for this specific space is not immediately available, as a short-term extension is being pursued to bridge the gap until long-term solutions are finalized.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
- Product Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Agency: General Services Administration, PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
- Place of Performance: Springfield, NJ, United States
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (non-competitive action)
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this justification, contact Bena Parker Courville at bena.courville@gsa.gov or 347-237-0950.