Justification for other than full and open competition - renewal Nashville, TN   2

Background
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking approval for a renewal option of an existing lease for office space in Nashville, TN. The GSA's mission is to provide efficient and effective government services, and this contract aims to ensure continued occupancy at the current leased location without full and open competition due to a critical need for the space.

The lease in question expires on June 30, 2026, and the agency has determined that there is no vacant federal space available to meet its requirements.

Work Details
The contract involves the renewal of a lease for 26,833 ABOA square feet (30,858 rentable square feet) of office space and 51 structured/37 surface parking spaces for a period of 60 months starting July 1, 2026.

The estimated cost of the lease renewal is based on a per rentable square foot rate which includes amortized tenant improvements (TI) for carpet and paint refresh throughout the space. The justification cites that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements due to substantial duplication of costs that would not be recovered through competition. Prior discussions indicated that consolidation with other offices was considered but not approved, reinforcing the need to remain at the current location.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract will be from July 1, 2026, for a duration of 60 months.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at 2868 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN.

Bidder Requirements
There are no specific bidder requirements stated; however, it is noted that the incumbent lessor (MRK FED LLC) has expressed interest in continuing the lease arrangement.