Justification for Other Than Open and Full Competition

The contract pertains to a sole-source lease extension for U.S. Department of Agriculture office space located at 654 Muñoz Rivera Avenue in Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico, under lease number LPR18955, covering a 12-month period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-1 and GSAR 570.405 as a necessary interim measure to maintain uninterrupted operations while transitioning to a newly consolidated, smaller facility, which will reduce the footprint by 18 percent. The estimated annual cost of the extension is $556,984.97, derived from a redacted per-rentable-square-foot rate, with pricing validated through JLL market research indicating prevailing rates in the Hato Rey submarket between $28.00 and $40.00 per RSF. No competition is being conducted due to the lack of viable alternatives and the need to avoid relocation costs and service disruption during the transition. The contracting activity is administered by the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service Office of Leasing, based in Washington, D.C., with Eduardo Vidal serving as the Lease Contracting Officer and sole point of contact. The action does not include formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or structured payment or inspection requirements, as it is a justification document rather than a competitive procurement. No offeror representations, certifications, or entity identifiers are included, and the award is directly granted to the incumbent lessor. Place of performance is firmly established in San Juan, Puerto Rico, while no delivery, packaging, FOB, or technical specifications apply since the transaction is for real property leasing. Submission of any proposals is not solicited, as the acquisition is non-competitive, and the sole purpose of this notice is to publicly document the rationale for the exception to full and open competition. The solicitation number is 6PR0147, posted on SAM.gov on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026, though no responsive bids are anticipated.