Award Notice/ Posting redacted Justification for Other than Full-&-Open Competition

Background
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is extending a lease for office space currently occupied by the Department of State at the Miramar Building in Melbourne, FL.

The extension is necessary to ensure continued occupancy while the agency prepares to relocate to a new facility at Patrick Air Force Base. The goal of this contract is to maintain operational continuity for the Department of State during the transition period.

Work Details
The contract involves extending the current lease for an additional 24 months, commencing on September 1, 2026.

The extension will cover 55,496 ANSI/BOMA Office Area square feet and will be executed without full and open competition due to unique circumstances that necessitate remaining in the current location. The estimated cost for this extension is $21.90 per rentable square foot, resulting in an annual cost of approximately $1,226,664.27 and a total contract value of around $2,453,328.54. This decision is supported by market research indicating that only one other location exists within the market area that meets the agency's needs.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this lease extension is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028.

Place of Performance
Miramar Building, Melbourne, FL.

Bidder Requirements
The contract requires bidders to have experience with lease extensions under GSA regulations and must demonstrate their capability to meet the unique needs of the Department of State during this transitional phase.

There are no specific security clearances or licenses mentioned; however, bidders must be able to provide continuity of service without disruption.