191Z1025P0209_Redacted JOFOC.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) for the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, GSO Procurement. The justification is for acquiring 70 heavy-duty shelving units for the Global Security Communications (GSC) program under the Engineering Security Center (ESC) for Diplomatic Security (DS), with an estimated total cost at an undisclosed amount. The procurement is for climate-controlled storage containers and workspace, with urgent requirements driven by extreme temperature risks to sensitive electronic equipment and materials currently stored in non-climate-controlled containers.

The document highlights that current storage options for GSC are inadequate, with summer temperatures in Baghdad ranging from 44-51 degrees, causing potential damage to expensive equipment. Market research indicated limited resources in Baghdad, making Ace Hardware in Erbil the selected vendor due to their trusted reputation and ability to provide shelving units that are in stock, ready for purchase, and represent the most cost-effective solution. The single-source justification is being made under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and requires certification from the Regional Security Office/Engineering Services Center and approval from the Contracting Officer.