JOFOC BAS.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the U.S. Consulate General in Merida. The procurement seeks diagnostic test equipment and tools for the Building Automation System (BAS) preventive maintenance from Grainger.com Government Schedules, with an estimated cost of $27,000 USD, including shipping and post. The acquisition is being pursued under unusual and compelling urgency, with the procurement section described as severely overwhelmed and understaffed.

The J&A cites specific justifications for sole-source procurement, including: 41 USC provisions allowing for a single source, the critical nature of the BAS for post-operation, Grainger's status as a vendor on the OBO/FAC/AMT list, and no other vendor able to provide the requested items within the required timeframe. The document is dated 04-03-2025 and includes certification signatures from the Facility Manager/Contracting Officer and another official, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification for a non-competitive procurement process.