Justification of Other Than Full and Open Competition - 5TN0229
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- 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 PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for parking facilities in Nashville, TN. This JOFOC, identified as 5TN0229, explains the rationale for a 12-month lease extension for an existing parking lease (LTN02785) at 111 10TH AVE S, Nashville, TN. The document was published on February 5, 2026.
Scope of Justification
This JOFOC details the necessity of extending Lease Number LTN02785, which expired on April 30, 2025, and is currently in holdover, with an expected expiration on November 30, 2025. The government requires a 12-month extension, which falls within the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold (SLAT). The decision to extend is supported by GSAR 570.405 and is driven by several factors:
- Delays experienced by the occupying agency in moving to alternative federally controlled space.
- Unexpected delays, outside of government control, in acquiring replacement space.
- The government's ongoing effort to consolidate agencies and align lease expiration dates.
- Delays encountered by the agency in planning for a potential relocation.
Rationale for Extension
The rationale for this non-competitive extension is based on both cost and mission considerations:
- Cost-based rationale: Lease extensions protect government occupancy rights and help avoid the increased costs associated with holdover tenancies or the need for full and open competition for a separate, short-term lease.
- Mission-based rationale: The agency's mission requires a unique location that cannot be satisfied by alternatives, and the extension provides necessary time for agencies to establish new parking requirements near the current location.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Lease Extension)
- Duration: 12-month extension
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (JOFOC for existing lease)
- Published: February 5, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Chynita Richards (chynita.richards@gsa.gov, 313-330-6051)
- Secondary Contact: Thomas Nisivaco (thomas.nisivaco@gsa.gov)