JOFOC PR16279571 (3).pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) from the U.S. Department of State's Global Acquisitions office.

The document seeks approval to award a sole-source Purchase Order for Firm-Fixed-Price commercial transportation services to Uzviptrans for a U.S. Embassy Tashkent visit planned for October 2026. The estimated contract value is $25,000.00. The contracting activity is the Overseas Post U.S. Embassy Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and the requiring activity is the U.S. Embassy Tashkent. The authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 3304, implemented by FAR 6.103, under the "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" provision (FAR 6.103-1). The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) and FAR 6.302-2, attributing the time constraint to security concerns that prohibit advance notification of Senior High Level USG VIP travel, resulting in extremely short turnaround times for negotiations and site selections. Uzviptrans is deemed uniquely qualified due to its ability to provide coordinated transportation services for VIP movements in Uzbekistan, including a diverse fleet of sedans, SUVs, minivans, and minibuses capable of supporting changing schedules, multiple destinations, and centralized coordination. Market research was conducted through an RFI sent to transportation companies in Samarkand on August 18, 2026; two alternative providers (Asia Adventures and Radius Travel) were reviewed but deemed inadequate due to insufficient vehicle capacity. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable, with rates within applicable Samarkand rates and offering a flexible cancellation policy. No other sources have expressed written interest in the acquisition.