SAM #6TX0796

Justification for Lease Extension for DEA Office Space in Beaumont, TX

This document details the justification for extending the DEA's office lease in Beaumont, TX, for 60 months (with 24 months firm commitment), under lease number LTX17106. - The extension is required due to the lack of suitable alternative office space in the market. - The lease extension will be awarded to the incumbent lessor without full and open competition, as only they can meet the agency's immediate needs. - The estimated total contract value for the extension is $641,622.05. - Market research confirms the rental rate is fair and reasonable. - The extension avoids operational disruption and the high costs associated with relocating the DEA office. - No other sources expressed interest in providing the required space. - The action is in accordance with GSAR 570.405 and FAR 6.103-1. - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a real property lease extension.

Description

Justification for Other Than Full and Open

Competition, Extension

U.S. General Services Administration

PBS, Office of Leasing

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

PROJECT NUMBER: 6TX0796

Agency Name: XXXX

1. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED.

The General Services Administration currently leases XXXX ABOA/XXXX rentable square feet (RSF) of

office space at XXXXXXXXXX. under lease number LTX17106 for the

DEA. The current lease expires 7/13/2026. Approval is requested to negotiate a lease extension with the

incumbent Lessor without full and open competition for continued occupancy at this leased location. The

procedures for pursuing a lease extension are detailed in GSAR 570.405: Lease extensions.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

(INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE).

The Government requires an extension of the current lease for 60 months (24 months firm) to commence

on 7/14/2026. The estimated cost of this lease extension is $XXXX per rentable square feet per year for

an annual cost of $XXXX and a total contract value of $$641,622.05.

3. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency

requirements. This statutory authority is implemented through: FAR 6.103-1 (GSA RFO-2025-06) and

GSAR 570.405. In accordance with GSAR 570.405, use of the sole source authority is appropriate when

the Government experiences a delay in acquiring replacement space in situations such as, but not limited

to, the following:

The agency occupying the leased space is scheduled to move into other Federally controlled space, but

encounters unexpected delays in preparing the new space for occupancy

The government encounters unexpected delays outside of its control in acquiring replacement space

The government is consolidating various agencies and the contracting officer needs to extend the terms of

some leases to establish a common expiration date

The agency occupying the space has encountered delays in planning for a potential relocation to other

federally controlled space due to documented organizational, financial, or other uncertainties

4. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED.

It is in the best interest of the Government to remain at the current location during the extension period.

Due to legal issues with the current lessor, GSA sought alternative space to move the agency to; however

nothing else exists in the Beaumont market to meet their technical requirements, therefore GSA is in the

process of soliciting for new construction. Award to other than the current Lessor would require

Docusign Envelope ID: A0F894C8-5A3A-8D0E-83A4-C908E517D6C6

Revised MAR 2026

relocation of the entire requirement and would cause XXXX to incur move and replication costs that would

not be recovered through competition.

5. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS

MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE.

In accordance with GSAR 570.106(d) and 570.405, an advertisement is not required for extensions.

6. DEMONSTRATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

Recent market research conducted by the Lease Contracting Officer in Beaumont, TX showed the rental

rate within the market area ranges from $XXXX to $XXXX.

Therefore, the anticipated rental rate for this lease extension of $XXXX per RSF, are within the current

market range for this submarket and are deemed fair and reasonable by the GSA Lease Contracting

Officer.

7. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS.

On 4/13/2026, market research was conducted using a CoStar market report and the current GSA lease.

The market research showed the rental rate within the market area ranges from $XXXX to $XXXX.

8. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Remaining at the current location under a 60 month extension avoids a holdover and allows the

Government to continue operations without disruption.

9. LIST OF SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE

ACQUISITION.

N/A

10. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME

ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION.

There are no systemic barriers to competition. If the agency has a continuing need for space upon lease

expiration, GSA will follow all authorities, regulations and policies applicable to lease acquisition. Should

there be remaining useful life in the Government’s tenant improvements, the Government will consider

the cost of moving from the existing location, and the cost to build out new space when deciding whether

to undergo a competitive action.

Additionally, objective scrutiny will be given to the customer agency’s mission and security requirements

(if applicable) to eliminate unnecessary agency space requirements that may be deemed unduly restrictive.

11. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION.

By signature on this Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, the GSA Lease Contracting

Officer certifies that the award of a lease extension of 60 months for LTX17106 is in the Government’s

best interest and that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the GSA Lease Contracting

Officer’s knowledge and belief.

__________________________________________________ Date_____________________

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