Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Bloomington, IN(4IN0212)

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Background This justification is for a lease renewal for the Probation office located at Bloomington, IN, under lease number LIN17880. The current lease is set to expire on 02/28/2026. The agency requires a renewal for a period of 5 years with a firm commitment of 3 years, as outlined in the Acquisition Plan. The estimated net annual rent and total contract value are within the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold (SLAT). The decision to pursue this lease extension is supported by GSAR 570.405. Work Details The tasks involved in this contract include renewing the lease for the Probation office to ensure continued occupancy rights for the government. The agency has encountered unexpected delays in moving to other federally controlled space, which necessitates extending the current lease. This extension is crucial due to several factors: delays in preparing new space for occupancy, challenges in acquiring replacement space, and the need to consolidate various agencies under a common expiration date. Additionally, lease renewals are deemed necessary short-term contracting actions that help avoid costs associated with holdover tenancies and relocation expenses that cannot be recovered through full and open competition. Period of Performance The lease renewal will be effective for a duration of 5 years with a firm commitment of 3 years. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at the Probation office located at Bloomington, IN 47404-3901.