Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) form from the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive for a sole-source contract award not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The contracting activity involves the Department of State's Overseas Post in Belmopan, with the requiring activity being Facility Management. The contract requires provision of photovoltaic system inverters and a data manager at the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize. The supplies and services require 12 SMA Tripower inverters and one SMA Data Manager to be provided, enabling the Office of Facility Management to maintain system operations and management capabilities. The justification cites brand-name as the statutory authority for single-source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), with the basis being direct compatibility requirements. Market research was not conducted because the electrician is a subject matter expert who determined that compatibility of differing brand equipment could not be guaranteed. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to the government is fair and reasonable. The justification includes certifications from both the Facility Manager at Facility Management and the Contracting Officer at the U.S. Embassy Belmopan.