Chauffer services provider for CoM at the US Embassy Male
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15201745
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561311 Employment Placement Agencies
- Place of performance
- Male Maldives
- Points of contact
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- Gamal Akbar akbargf@state.gov +94760148558
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has issued a Special Notice (ID: 679e0df6a42544df9094ab0ddaa84072) announcing its intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for chauffer services at the US Embassy in Male, Maldives. The notice specifically targets Urban Car Solutions Male', Maldives as the sole source provider for this contract. The procurement is being conducted under a noncompetitive basis using FAR Part 5.201 guidelines and will utilize the NAICS Code 4853 for transportation services. The contract is structured as an 8(a) Sole Source opportunity, which means only one vendor is considered capable of meeting the government's specific requirements. The notice was posted on March 25, 2025, with a response deadline of April 7, 2025.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a chauffer service provider for the Chief of Mission (CoM) at the US Embassy, with specific emphasis on safety, security, and local route expertise. The contract will cover a 9-month period from May 02, 2025 to February 1, 2026, specifically for Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) chauffer services. Potential contractors must demonstrate exceptional driving skills, undergo rigorous background checks, and complete specialized training including armored vehicle and Smith driver certification. All interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid UEID and CAGE Code. While the notice is not a competitive solicitation, the government will consider responses from vendors who can prove their ability to meet the contract's stringent quality and reliability standards. The statutory authority for this sole-source procurement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which allows for single-source procurement when no other suppliers can satisfy the agency's requirements.
Notice text
This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the US Embassy Male' intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to Urban Car Solutions Male’, Maldives.
The U.S. Embassy requires the services of a driving company who possesses drivers with exceptional driving skills, extensive knowledge of local routes, and the ability to ensure the safety and security of the COM at all times. The company’s driver must also have undergone rigorous background checks and complete armored vehicle and Smith driver training.
The requirement is for the following services for the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) of the COM at the US Embassy Maldives for a base period as follows:
CLIN 0001:
Description: 9 month duration, LAV Chauffer Services for CoM at the US Embassy Maldives,
Quantity: 1
Period of Performance: May 02, 2025 – February 1, 2026 (9 months)
The Government intends to negotiate solely with Urban Car Solutions. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), only one source capable of meeting the Government’s requirement. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The applicable NAICS Code is 4853
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source believing that it can fulfill the requirement may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Interested parties must clearly show the firm’s ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov . Complete SAM registration means a registered UEID and CAGE Code.
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