PR15240400_JOFOC_Replacement Filters for AHUs.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source procurement by the United States Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay. The embassy requires replacement filters for Air Handling Units (AHUs) installed in the New Embassy Compound, with CAMFIL USA, Inc. identified as the sole-source vendor. The procurement is critical due to the specialized compatibility requirements of the filters, with the non-availability of parts potentially causing serious environmental and health hazards to the building's occupied spaces.

The total estimated cost for the procurement is $35,000 USD. CAMFIL is deemed uniquely qualified based on three key factors: (1) their filters are the only brand meeting the specific performance requirements and compatibility with the AHUs used at the NEC Asuncion Post, (2) the urgent nature of replacing non-available parts to prevent system failures, and (3) their proven expertise in providing high-quality filters that ensure efficient performance aligned with embassy standards. The embassy notes that for future needs, they may explore broader market options, but immediate requirements necessitate this direct award to CAMFIL USA, Inc.