Single Source Justification Under SAT _IKEA Outdoor Furniture Rev 1 SIGNED.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

THRESHOLD

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Department of State Contracting Activity

Office of Acquisitions Management Foreign Service Institute Office of Foreign Missions U.S. Mission to the United Nations Overseas Post - Bangkok

Requiring Activity GSO-PRO Bangkok

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

Approval is requested to award on a sole source basis to IKEA for the supplies and/or services described in Section 3 on behalf of the Requiring Activity.

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

The requirement is to provide outdoor furniture for use within the U.S. Embassy Bangkok residential furniture and appliance pool (FAP). The estimated value for the entire period of performance is 577,430 THB or $18,129. These supplies/services require that outdoor furniture of suitable quality and design be provided for use as FAP. This will allow the Office of GSO-PRO to successfully furnish residences at U.S. Embassy Bangkok.

U.S. Embassy Bangkok requires outdoor furniture of suitable quality and desirable design for use at Embassy residences. Embassy FAP already has a large inventory of similar items procured from this source which have been shown to be of high quality at good value to the Government. GSO-PRO requires a brand name single source purchase to maintain consistency within the housing pool and inventory.

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

Urgency ☐ Exclusive licensing agreements

Brand-name ☐ Industrial mobilization

Other – Quality and reliable source with sufficient inventory

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY

CITED

A single source purchase is justified based on Post’s experience with these items ensuring appropriate quality/durability, cost effectiveness based on research of similar items available on the local market, and to ensure consistence of Post’s inventory as older model outdoor furniture is phased out of the FAP program.

Consistency is necessary for FAP to ensure equity across residences and allow for more efficient inventory management within the warehouse.

SECTION 6. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST

TO THE GOVERNMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE

By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the price to the Government is anticipated to be fair and reasonable.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATIONS

All reviews and approvals should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise authorized or required.

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requirements Cognizance:

SIGNATURE:

Daniel Brockman Date Assistant General Services Officer

GSO-PRO

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Ramon J. Menendez-Carreira Date Contracting Officer General Services Office, U.S. Embassy Bangkok

DANIEL T

BROCKMAN

Digitally signed by DANIEL T

BROCKMAN

Date: 2025.12.09 08:33:31 +07'00'