Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19BN1525P0344
- Agency
-
US Embassy Cotonou
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- Place of performance
- Cotonou Littoral Benin
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin has issued a Special Notice of Intent to sole source a contract for Outbound Courier Services to DHL International Benin SARL. The contract, identified as #19BN1525P0344, will be awarded under NAICS code 492110 and is being processed through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-(b)(1). The notice indicates the government's intent to award a 60-day contract to allow time for developing a comprehensive five-year competitive procurement strategy. The embassy has determined that DHL International Benin SARL is the only responsible source capable of meeting their specific service requirements. This sole source procurement is being justified under the authority of 41 USC 253(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to ensure continuous outbound courier services for the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, with an estimated contract value of $30,000 covering the period from April 1 to May 31, 2025. While this is not a formal request for proposal, all responsible sources are permitted to submit a capability statement. The contract's urgency stems from challenges with the current contractor's SAM registration, which necessitated contract termination. Eligibility appears focused on vendors capable of providing comprehensive courier services that meet U.S. Government standards, with DHL being deemed the sole qualified provider through a market survey. The embassy's approach reflects a strategic interim solution, bridging the gap between current operational needs and a future competitive procurement process. Potential contractors should note the notice's posted date of March 20, 2025, and the response deadline of April 2, 2025, though the primary intent is informational disclosure rather than soliciting competitive bids.
Notice text
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to award on a Sole Source basis contract #19BN1525P0344 to DHL International Benin SARL for Outbound Courier Services at U.S. Embassy Cotonou. This award will be under NAICS code 492110 and is being issued under the authority of FAR 13.106-(b)(1). The contract shall be for a period of 60 days to allow time for the Government to award a 5-year competitive contract for these services.
This will be a sole source requirement in accordance with the authority and citation, 41 USC 253(c) (1), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. DHL International Benin SARL is considered as the only responsible source to handle US Embassy Cotonou requirements, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements.
The services will be provided in Cotonou, Benin. This is not a request for proposal, and the intent of this notice is to meet regulatory disclose requirements, however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source Justification Under SAT Outbound Courier Services April-May.docx | DOCX document |
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