Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin has issued a Special Notice of Intent to sole source a contract for elevator maintenance services. The contract, numbered 19BN1525Q0001, will be awarded directly to CFAO Infrastructure, Benin for a base period of one year with four additional option years. The government has determined that CFAO Infrastructure is the only responsible source capable of meeting the embassy's elevator maintenance requirements, citing their status as the sole OTIS Company Representative in Benin. The Notice is being published under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-(b)(1) and invokes the authority of 41 USC 253(c)(1) for sole source procurement. The contract will cover maintenance services for three electric elevators located in the Chancery and Ambassador's Residence.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to meet regulatory disclosure requirements while formally communicating the government's intent to award a sole source contract. Although this is not a formal request for proposal, the Notice indicates that other responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The contract's estimated value is approximately $118,000, including option years, and requires monthly maintenance services with 24/7 emergency response capabilities. CFAO Infrastructure was selected based on their unique qualifications as the Benin branch of CFAO and the only manufacturer-certified contractor in the region capable of providing OTIS-certified technicians, spare parts, and preprogrammed components. Contractors interested in submitting alternative proposals must do so by February 21, 2025, with Rebecca Stone serving as the point of contact. The Notice emphasizes that CFAO Infrastructure is deemed the sole vendor capable of satisfying the agency's specific elevator maintenance requirements.