JOFOC Chicago, Illinois

The General Services Administration, PBS Office of Leasing, is pursuing a non-competitive lease extension for the JD DRUG ENF (DEA) located at 815 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, Illinois. This action, identified by solicitation number 6IL0467 and lease number LIL18739, seeks a 60-month extension from May 11, 2027, through May 10, 2032, for approximately 25,100 rentable square feet of office space. The extension is justified under FAR 6.103-1, GSAR 570.405, and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) to ensure continuity of mission-critical operations and avoid the significant relocation costs and operational disruptions that would result from moving while the agency evaluates long-term space requirements. The award is based on a best-value trade-off process prioritizing mission stability and risk mitigation over the lowest price. Although the proposed rental rate is 49 percent above the GSA pre-award assessment, it is deemed fair and reasonable because the lease is fully serviced, providing administrative and cost benefits over a triple-net structure. Key evaluation factors include the avoidance of operational disruptions and the necessity of a five-year term, as the lessor will not consider shorter extensions. Administrative oversight is managed by the GSA office in Washington, DC, with market reasonableness supported by CoStar analysis.