Notice of Lease Award - Fresno, CA
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), Public Buildings Service, has awarded a succeeding lease for office and related space in Fresno, CA. This award notice confirms the lease for 22,303 RSF (21,435 ABOA SF) for a term of 15 years, with 10 years firm, to an incumbent lessor. The decision was based on a "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" (JOTFOC) to avoid substantial duplication of costs to the Government.
Scope of Award
This award secures continued occupancy of office space, including approximately 6,540 SF of warehouse space with specialized features like a security fence and 18'-6" ceiling height. The facility at 2202 Monterey St., Fresno, CA, possesses specialized construction (seismic, labs with advanced ventilation) that would be costly to replicate.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Succeeding Lease Award
- Location: Fresno, CA
- Space: 22,303 RSF (21,435 ABOA SF) office space, including 6,540 SF warehouse
- Term: 15 years, 10 years firm
- Commencement: Anticipated March 1, 2025 (following current lease expiration on February 28, 2025)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Award Notice for sole-source justification)
- Published: January 22, 2026
Justification for Award
The award was made to the incumbent lessor without full and open competition. The JOTFOC cited the primary reason as avoiding significant duplication of costs, including move and replication expenses. Market research, including a SAM.gov advertisement, CoStar, and Loopnet.com, yielded only one additional expression of interest. The proposed rental rate was deemed fair and reasonable and within the current market range. The incumbent lessor is motivated to make necessary upgrades at no cost to the government.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kristine Deltorto at kristine.deltorto@gsa.gov or 405-231-5437, or James Cassidy at james.p.cassidy@gsa.gov or 973-975-6000.