19GE5025C0038_JOFOC.pdf

This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document details a sole-source contract for generator preventive maintenance services at the U.S. Embassy and Deputy Chief of Mission Residence in Quito, Ecuador. The contract will be awarded to INDUSUR S.A., the sole authorized Cummins representative in Ecuador, for an estimated $295,000 covering a base year and four option years. The urgent need stems from Ecuador's declared electricity sector emergency, which poses significant risks to the country's power supply.

INDUSUR was selected due to its unique qualifications, including certified factory-trained professionals and exclusive access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and services. Previous procurement efforts in spring and fall 2024 failed to identify alternative qualified vendors, with submitted bids being technically unacceptable. The company has a proven 15-year track record of maintaining the embassy's generators, and their ability to provide emergency generator support within 24 hours is critical during the current electrical energy crisis. The contract will ensure continuous and reliable generator maintenance to prevent operational disruptions.