Justification for Other Than Open and Full Competition
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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), on behalf of the USDA, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to extend an existing lease for office space in San Juan, PR. This sole-source extension is for 12 months, commencing September 1, 2026, to prevent a holdover situation and allow time for the award of a new, competitively procured lease.
Purpose & Scope
This document justifies the extension of lease number LPR18955 for USDA office space located at 654 Munoz Rivera Ave., Hato Rey, PR. The current lease expires on August 31, 2026. GSA intends to negotiate a 12-month extension with the incumbent Lessor to ensure continued occupancy while a new lease (LPR00477) is finalized and necessary tenant improvements are completed. The extension covers 12,192 ABOA / 14,875 RSF.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Sole-Source Lease Extension
- Duration: Twelve (12) months, from September 1, 2026
- Estimated Annual Cost: $556,984.97
- Product/Service Code: X1AA (Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings)
- Place of Performance: San Juan, PR
Justification & Rationale
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, implemented through GSAR 570.405, for other than full and open competition. An advertisement is not required for lease extensions under GSAR 570.106(d) and 570.405. Market research indicates rental rates between $28.00 and $40.00 per RSF, with the proposed extension rate considered fair and reasonable. The extension is critical to avoid a costly relocation for the USDA and to bridge the gap until the new lease, which consolidates requirements and reduces the footprint by 18%, can be fully implemented. The incumbent Lessor was previously identified as the awardee for the new/replacing lease through a competitive procurement in 2025.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a sole-source extension.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Eduardo Vidal
- Email: eduardo.vidal@gsa.gov
- Phone: 9175661930