Single-Source Justification_PMSC Elevators.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification template for a simplified acquisition not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, submitted by the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Post Chiang Mai (US Consulate General Chiang Mai).

The contracting activity seeks to award elevator maintenance services on a sole source basis to TK ELEVATOR (THAILAND) CO., LTD. The New Consulate Compound at Chiang Mai is equipped exclusively with proprietary TKE elevator systems requiring manufacturer-specific parts, diagnostic software, and technical expertise for safe and effective servicing. The estimated contract value is $60,000 for the entire period of performance, including options, with continuous elevator maintenance services required to support facility operations. The justification establishes that only one source is reasonably available based on the authority of "Continuation of Essential Services During Facility Stabilization and Transition to Competitive Reprocurement." Key qualifications supporting the sole source award include TKE's possession of certified technicians, OEM replacement parts, and proprietary diagnostic tools necessary for compliance with safety codes ASME A17.1 EN81 and Thai Law Requirements to maintain operating certification. Competing contractors such as OTIS, KONE, and Mitsubishi cannot service TKE systems due to proprietary component specifications, and non-OEM vendors risk voiding manufacturer warranties, compromising safety certifications, and creating liability concerns. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.