Sole Source Justification_NCCNEN26jun2026.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for an overseas contracting activity. The U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo seeks to renew dedicated Internet services for its Non-Enterprise Network (NEN) operations at the New Consulate Compound (NCC) for the period July 18, 2026 through July 17, 2027, with an estimated cost of $19,000 USD. The contracting officer determined that only one responsible source is available under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source exception).

TOTALPLAY is identified as the sole qualified vendor, justified by its proprietary infrastructure providing reliable, technically compliant Internet services with expeditious technical support within the current vendor range. The justification notes that alternative vendors (MetroCarrier, Telmex, and AXTEL) have been eliminated due to past performance issues, poor customer service, or operational constraints. TOTALPLAY has provided services to the Consulate for several years and currently serves as the provider for the VNET Secondary circuit. The provided quote of $19,000 USD is confirmed as within market limits, with a comparable TELMEX quote of $20,325 USD referenced for pricing validation. No formal market survey was conducted, and no other vendors expressed written interest in the acquisition. The Hermosillo DT Chief and Contracting Officer certified the justification's accuracy on June 26, 2020.