PR15897107 Single Source Justification Under SAT.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a procurement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures by the U.S. Department of State for the Overseas Post at Lahore, Pakistan.

The Department of State is requesting approval to award a sole source contract to Parco Gunvor Limited located at 10-Tarig Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, for the provision of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) fuel required for CGOB (Consulate General Office Building) and residence generators. The requirement, identified as Purchase Requisition PR15897107, involves procuring approximately 20,000 liters of fuel in four 5,000-liter lots from the Parco Gunvor Limited Depot in Macheky (Sheikupura). The estimated total contract value is $23,990.00 (PKR6,717,200) including options. The contracting activity is the General Services Office at the U.S. Consulate General, Lahore.

The justification for sole source selection is based on urgency and the determination that Parco Gunvor Limited is the only available source capable of fulfilling the requirements under Firm Fixed Price conditions. The fuel is essential to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the consulate office and government-owned residences, supporting security systems, communications, and critical operations during power outages. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. The document includes certifications from the Requirements Cognizance officer (Hafiz Waqar Ahmad, Local Facility Manager) dated March 11, 2026, and from the Contracting Officer (Sarah Canterbury, U.S. Consulate General, Lahore).