PR15450794 - JOFOC.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

THRESHOLD

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Department of State Contracting Activity

☒ Overseas Post Mission Bahamas (Nassau)

Requiring Activity

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

New US Embassy OpenNet circuit required for VNET services through the local provider.

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

Provide 65Mbps bandwidth of Fiber Internet Services that will provision the VPN path for the OpenNet router at US Embassy with 24/7 availability and 24/7 customer service access.

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available for this procurement, as authorized under FAR 6.302-1 — Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Cable Bahamas is the only service provider capable of delivering the required level of internet services at the

New Embassy Compound (NEC) within the time constraints imposed by Diplomatic Technology (DT).

Specifically:

• Cable Bahamas is the only provider that currently has the necessary fiber optic infrastructure already installed and operational at the NEC. This existing setup enables them to immediately scale service levels to meet DT’s requirements without delay or additional installation timelines.

• Without these services, Department of State personnel at the NEC will be unable to access OpenNet, significantly disrupting operations and mission readiness.

While post did publish the solicitation on SAM.gov on July 23, with a closing date of August 6, DT has directed that all ISP/VNET obligations must be made no later than July 31, 2025. Adhering to the original solicitation timeline would therefore result in a missed obligation deadline and risk disruption of essential services.

Additional considerations include:

1. Time-sensitive funding obligation deadline of July 31, 2025;

2. Only two service providers are licensed by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority

(URCA) to offer ISP services in the Bahamas, one of which is Cable Bahamas;

3. Cable Bahamas is the only provider with active fiber-optic infrastructure at the NEC, has demonstrated reliable performance, and is ready to scale up service to meet DT’s requirements;

Given these facts, proceeding with a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) is the only viable path to ensure the timely continuation of critical network services at the NEC.

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

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

CITED

Cable Bahamas is the only provider with active fiber-optic infrastructure at the NEC, has demonstrated reliable performance, and is ready to scale up service to meet DT’s requirements. This will ensure continuations of services at the NEC.

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.

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:

Name Date Title Requiring Office Symbol

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:

Name Date Contracting Officer Office Symbol or Post