Notice of Intent to sole source - updated.pdf

EMBASSY OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Sole Source Notice of Intent

Title: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Purchase of New Motor Vehicles from Toyota Central

Asia FZE.

Procurement Request Number: PR12758045

Classification Code: 3711: Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car

NAICS Code: 441110 Automobile dealers, new only

Description:

The U.S. Embassy Tashkent, Office of Contracting, intends to award a sole source contract to

Toyota Central Asia FZE for the purchase of New Motor Vehicles. Toyota Central Asia FZE is uniquely qualified to meet the specific requirements of the U.S. Embassy Tashkent due to their regional dealership status in Central Asia and particularly in Uzbekistan and proven track record of providing high-level of warranty services and maintenance services that meet the Government stringent safety standards. They have the capability to provide vehicles that are specifically suited for local road and weather conditions, as well as low fuel quality, and to offer OEM parts with warranty services.

Justification for Sole Source:

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-1, which states that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Toyota Central Asia FZE is the only vendor that provides vehicles with official warranty from the factory required by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent. Given the poor quality of gasoline in Uzbekistan, Toyota Central Asia FZE is also capable of providing essential maintenance services under warranty in a timely manner.

Response Information:

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can meet the requirements described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed below and must be received no later than September 20, 2024, 12:00 PM Tashkent Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the

Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

EMBASSY OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Point of Contact:

Christina Keller

Contracting Officer

U.S. Embassy Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Ph: +998-78-1205450

Email: kellercl@state.gov

Posted Date: September 10, 2024

Closing Date for Responses: September 20, 2024

By the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Embassy Tashkent intends to award this sole source contract to Toyota Central Asia FZE without further notice or competition.