Salmon, ID SO 5-yr extension
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service, Salmon and Challis National Forests, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for a 60-month lease extension of office space in Salmon, ID. This action is to extend the current lease for approximately 25,647 ABOA/30,422 rentable square feet at 1206 S. Challis Street, Salmon, ID, which expires on September 30, 2025.
Scope of Action
This JOTFOC outlines the intent to negotiate a 60-month lease extension with the incumbent Lessor for office space used by the USDA Forest Service. The extension is requested to commence on October 1, 2025, following the expiration of the current lease (ID #1284M892L0411). The space is located at 1206 S. Challis Street, Salmon, ID.
Justification & Authority
The extension is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and GSAR 570.405, citing delays in acquiring replacement space or consolidating agencies. Market research was conducted, and rental rates for the extension period were deemed fair and reasonable. This action avoids a lapse in critical office space for the agency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Lease Extension (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Product/Service Code: X1AA - Lease/Rental Of Office Buildings
- Current Lease Expiration: September 30, 2025
- Requested Extension Duration: 60 months (5 years)
- Extension Start Date: October 1, 2025
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
Implications for Bidders
While this notice is for a sole-source lease extension, it signals a potential future procurement opportunity for office space in the Salmon, ID area. Interested bidders should monitor future solicitations for opportunities to provide similar services, as the agency acknowledges the need for continued occupancy and potential future space acquisition.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Gayle Emrich at gayle.emrich@usda.gov or 303-548-9034.