Single Source Justification_Magticom.pdf

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Use this template when limiting competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for procurements not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (see FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)).

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SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

THRESHOLD

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Department of State Contracting Activity

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☐ Office of Acquisitions Management

☐ Foreign Service Institute

☐ Office of Foreign Missions

☐ U.S. Mission to the United Nations ☒ Overseas Post Tbilisi

Requiring Activity Internet service contract from Magticom ISP

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

Approval is requested to award on a sole source basis to Magticom ISP in Tbilisi for the supplies and/or services described in Section 3 on behalf of the Requiring Activity.

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

The requirement is to provide internet service 110 Mbps symmetric line with 99.9% availability time through the microwave network at Tbilisi US Embassy Anex Building. The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $22,339. These supplies/services require that Magticom ISP maintain uninterruptable internet lines through the existing Aviat microwave system. This will allow the Office of Diplomatic Technology to maintain OpenNet’s VPN ISP primary line connection.

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

☒ Urgency

☐ Exclusive licensing agreements

☐ Brand-name

☐ Industrial mobilization

☒ Other This provider has been identified as the most reliable for the Embassy’s secure communications.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED

Only one provider was able to provide enterprise level solution with the professional NDAA-authorized equipment that also be used by State and Military organizations.

Two providers out of existing four: Magticom, Global One, Silknet, Akhali Kselebi was able to provide microwave internet connection but only one Magticom has equipment installed and servicing for one year without interruption.

If chosen ISP provider not awarded contract post will have internet service interruption for every two weeks for at least 4 hours during the day. This connection is also the most reliable for our secure communications.

The brand name of microwave equipment is a professional grade used for stable connection around the world. The name of the brand is Aviat and complies with our Clean Path mandate.

SECTION 6. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE

By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the price to the Government is anticipated to be fair and reasonable.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATIONS

All reviews and approvals should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise authorized or required.

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requirements Cognizance:

SIGNATURE:

Name Date Title Requiring Office Symbol

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Name Date Contracting Officer Office Symbol or Post

06/18/2026 09:45 GMT

Martinez, Alexander (MartinezAB@state.gov)

06/18/2026 12:11 GMT

Kosinska, Kathryn (KosinskaKA@state.gov)