JOFOC_PUMA.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document from the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive for a simplified acquisition threshold contract.

The contracting activity is the Overseas Post at U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, with the Facility Management Office (FAC) as the requiring activity. The procurement seeks to acquire approximately 50,000 liters of diesel fuel for two MV diesel generators at the National Coordinating Center (NCC) in Karachi on a sole-source basis from PUMA ENERGY PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED, with an estimated contract value between $72,000 and $80,000 USD. The fuel supply is critical for continuous power generation at the compound, serving as backup during local power failures and addressing geopolitical fuel shortage risks in the region. The Contracting Officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on two factors: urgency due to severe fuel shortages in the city, and the fact that PUMA can provide the required fuel. PUMA ENERGY PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED is identified as an established, authentic supplier capable of ensuring continuous, dependable fuel supply and mitigating risks of fuel contamination and supply interruption. The anticipated price of $72,000–$80,000 USD for approximately 50,000 liters is deemed fair and reasonable based on historical procurement data, prevailing local market rates, and comparison with prior PUMA fuel purchases. The justification was signed by the Acting Facility Manager on July 22, 2020, and the Contracting Officer on July 30, 2026.