SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

THRESHOLD

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Department of State Contracting Activity

☐ Office of Acquisitions Management ☐ Foreign Service Institute ☐ Office of Foreign Missions ☐ U.S. Mission to the United Nations ☐ Overseas Post - US Consulate General Merida, Mexico

Requiring Activity Generator Diesel Fuel for Consulate Building Generators

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

Approval is requested to award on a sole source basis to Megasur SA de CV, Merida for the supplies described in Section 3 on behalf of the Requiring Activity.

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

Post requires a reliable, continuous supply of diesel fuel to operate backup generators critical to facility operations, particularly given the onset of the Caribbean–North Atlantic hurricane season. Uninterrupted generator fuel supply is essential to maintaining power for Consulate-critical operations during potential storm-related outages.

With hurricane season underway, ensuring an uninterrupted diesel supply for generator operations is essential to sustaining post's facility functions and safeguarding continuity of operations during potential weather-related power disruptions. Delays in securing a reliable vendor could jeopardize post's emergency preparedness posture.

Post is following the guidance of Hurricane Season Preparations, 26 STATE 58706.

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

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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:

<Check the correct box and delete the rest> ☐ Urgency ☐ Exclusive licensing agreements ☐ Brand-name ☐ Industrial mobilization ☐ Other Continued. Generator fuel (Diesel) falls within OBO Non-Residential Utility program (BOC 2654), ICASS-

OBO utilities, building operating expense, per 24 STATE 101120.

The regional market for diesel fuel supply is highly restricted, with no more than four vendors operating in the area. Diesel pricing is uniform statewide and heavily regulated by the Government of Mexico, eliminating price competition as a significant, differentiating factor among vendors.

Of the limited vendors available, only Megasur SA de CV is timely willing to accept U.S. Government standard purchasing and payment terms, without delay. Vendors do not understand or are not willing to submit the necessary NDDA documentation. The remaining vendors require immediate or advance payment prior to order release, a condition inconsistent with U.S. Government acquisition regulations and payment procedures.

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

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

CITED

Contractor has an acceptable past performance.

Contractor has provided all requested information.

Contractor price is reasonable.

The proposed vendor has an established working relationship with post, has consistently delivered fuel reliably, performs to post's operational standards, and accepts standard U.S. Government payment terms including extended payment timelines, when necessary, without disruption to service.

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.

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

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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:

Mickey H. Ding Date Acting Facility Manager FAC Merida

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:

Mickey H. Ding Date Contracting Officer Management Section Merida

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

09/15/2026 19:26 GMT

Ding, Michael (DingMH@state.gov)

09/15/2026 19:26 GMT

Ding, Michael (DingMH@state.gov)