Single Source Justification_19TH2026P0390.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a federal contract acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The U.S. Embassy Bangkok's Diplomatic Technology Office is seeking approval to award a sole source contract to National Telecom Public Company Limited for annual rental fees of underground telecom cables and conduit between electrical poles along Wireless Road and other locations (Sindhorn, CMR, Athenee, JUSMAG Compound). The estimated total contract value is $18,000.

The justification establishes that National Telecom Public Company Limited is the only responsible source available because it is a utility service provider with exclusive commercial availability in the area. The Contracting Officer certifies that maintaining this partnership ensures minimized costs, secure lead time, and continued functionality of critical communication circuits between embassy compounds housing numerous agencies under Chief of Mission authority. The infrastructure was originally awarded in 2019 (PR8464095) and has been operational since 2020. Approval is requested under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) and 6.302-1(b)(3) citing the utility service exception where only one responsible source exists. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.