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This is a Single Source Justification document submitted by the Department of State for the Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia overseas post. The contracting activity seeks to procure 70 Starlink Mini Terminals, 70 Starlink Mini Magnetic Mounts, 70 12V Cigarette Lighter adapters (10ft, braided), and 70 Starlink Mini Protective covers, with an estimated total value of approximately $29,496. The requirement is for these items to be purchased to facilitate satellite internet connectivity for vehicles traveling throughout the Gobi region of Mongolia, enabling the U.S. mission to accomplish its National Defense Strategy objective of burden sharing by allowing the Mongolian government to provide medical care to its citizens independently of U.S. or other foreign support.

The justification asserts that Starlink Mini Terminals represent the only reasonably available source under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), as no competitors currently exist that meet the Mongolia mission's specific requirements. The contracting officer determined that Starlink Mini Terminals are uniquely suited for the application because they are sufficiently small and portable to be used in ambulances and other vehicles operating in remote regions. While other vendors are acknowledged as acceptable alternatives, none possess equipment small enough to provide internet service in the remote Gobi region while meeting operational requirements. This justification supports approval for single-source procurement based on brand-name authority.