Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice - Upgrade of Simplex System and FM-200 Systems
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR16137836
- Agency
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Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19KU2026P0531 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Place of performance
- Bayan awalli 13001 Kuwait
- Points of contact
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- Maryam Sabri kuwait_solicitation@state.gov +96522591234
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has awarded a limited-competition contract on a sole-source basis for upgrade, modification, and enhancement of the existing installed Simplex Fire Alarm and FM-200 Systems at the USAGM Kuwait Transmitting Station, with a total estimated value of KWD 9,995.
Market research determined that only one service provider—the sole authorized Simplex dealer and factory authorized service provider in Kuwait—is reasonably available to satisfy the Government's minimum requirements while maintaining compatibility, functionality, and manufacturer support for the existing proprietary Simplex system. The Contracting Officer cited FAR 6.301 and determined not to identify the awardee by name in the justification. Scope of work includes supply of genuine manufacturer-approved Simplex components, installation, proprietary system programming, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and integration with the existing system. The acquisition was conducted under FAR Part 12 and awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a one-year period of performance from the award date of July 24, 2026. Place of performance is Kuwait. Contract number 19KU2026P0531.
Notice text
The purpose of this notice is to comply with the public posting requirements of FAR Part 5 and FAR 6.103-1.
The requirement is for the upgrade, modification, and enhancement of the existing installed Simplex Fire Alarm and FM-200 Systems at the USAGM Kuwait Transmitting Station. The scope of work includes the supply of genuine manufacturer approved Simplex components, installation, proprietary system programming, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and integration with the existing system.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12. Competition was limited because only one responsible source is reasonably available to satisfy the Government's minimum requirements. Market research determined that only one service provider that is the only authorized Simplex dealer and factory authorized service provider in Kuwait capable of performing the required services while maintaining compatibility, functionality, and manufacturer support for the existing proprietary Simplex system.
In accordance with FAR 6.301, Requirement for Justification, the Contracting Officer determined not to identify the awardee by name in this justification. The award was made to the only responsible source capable of ensuring the continued safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of the existing Simplex Fire Alarm and FM-200 Systems in support of USAGM mission requirements.
The acquisition was awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a one-year period of performance from the date of award. The total estimated value of the acquisition is KWD 9,995.
Awarded contract 19KU2026P0531 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-07-24.
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