PR15694862 JOFOC.docx.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition submitted by the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive on behalf of the Overseas Post Djibouti.

The contracting activity seeks to award a sole-source contract to Djibouti Telecom for renewal of a Fiber Optic dedicated line (Dark Fiber LS NATPACK 2735/2736) to support telecommunications requirements at the U.S. Embassy Djibouti. The requirement spans from March 2026 to February 2027, with an estimated contract value of $135,000 including options. The justification cites that Djibouti Telecom is a government-owned company and the only provider with existing infrastructure capable of meeting the embassy's specialized requirements within the required timeframe and at reasonable cost. The Contracting Officer determined there are no alternative service providers able to fulfill this critical mission requirement at the speed required or with reasonable cost to the government. The justification authority is cited under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), with the "Other" rationale selected—identifying Djibouti Telecom as the sole source due to its unique infrastructure and capabilities. The document was signed by Requirements Cognizance Kevin W. Martin, Diplomatic Technology Officer, on October 31, 2025, and by the Contracting Officer on January 5, 2026.