PR15296581_JOFOC for Air Freight Services for US Embassy Harare.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form for air freight services from the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive. The contract is for Retrograde Pouch Air Freight services from Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to Washington, DC (IAD), with Airline Cargo Partners (Qatar Airways) as the sole source contractor. The performance period is from June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025, with an estimated value of $46,800.00, including options.

The justification for sole source selection is based on market research indicating that Qatar Airways is the most favorable and reliable carrier currently available for this route. Other contractors have demonstrated unreliability, lost shipments, and unfavorable payment terms. The specific requirement is to facilitate weekly unclassified outbound shipments from the Embassy Harare's DTO-Mailroom to DPM Washington DC for rerouting to respective destinations via US postal services. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.