PR16275939 JOFOC.pdf

This is a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity document from the U.S. Department of State Global Acquisitions office. The Department of State, on behalf of the Embassy Addis Ababa, seeks approval to conduct a sole-source acquisition for 25,000 liters of diesel fuel for government and residential generator fueling operations. The estimated contract value is ETB 6,262,500.00 (approximately $38,827.29 at an exchange rate of 161.29 birr/$1), to be awarded to Total Energies Marketing Ethiopia Share Company under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract mechanism.

The justification invokes the exception authority under 41 U.S.C. 4103 and 4106, implemented by FAR 16.507-6(b)(2), citing that only one awardee is capable of providing the required supplies at the required quality level because the supplies are unique or highly specialized. Specifically, the Government of Ethiopia controls diesel fuel pricing nationwide, and Total Energies Marketing Ethiopia Share Company is identified as the sole supplier willing to provide bulk and retail fuel on credit terms acceptable to the Embassy. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on government-set market prices and historical pricing data tracked by the Embassy. The document states that ongoing market monitoring will occur to identify potential alternative sources in future acquisitions, though currently no alternative competitive path exists given the credit term requirements and government price controls in the local market.