Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NCOTON19BN1524D0002
- Agency
-
US Embassy Cotonou
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- Place of performance
- Cotonou Benin
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State US Embassy Cotonou has published a Special Notice for a sole source extension of cell phone services for a 6-month period. The current provider, Spacetel Benin S.A., has been providing these services since August 2022, and the Embassy requires an extension due to challenges in registering new vendors and cybersecurity concerns. The Embassy needs more time to properly solicit a new 1-year base contract with 4 option years for these services.
The purpose of this Notice is to announce the Government's intent to award a sole source extension to Spacetel Benin S.A. under NAICS code 517112 for wireless telecommunications services. The estimated period of performance is six months, from November 13, 2024 to May 12, 2025. While this is a sole source requirement, the Embassy will publish a notice of intent and consider capability statements, proposals, or quotes from any responsible sources that may be submitted. The Contracting Officer has determined the pricing from the current vendor is fair and reasonable.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to award a Sole Source extension to contract #19BN1524D0002for Cellphone Services at U.S. Embassy Cotonou. This modification will be under NAICS code 517112 and is being issued under the authority of FAR 52.217-8. The extension shall be for an additional 6 months to allow time for the Government to award a follow-on, 5-year competitive contract for these services.
Since this is an increase in scope, 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. Therefore, Spacetel Benin SA, is considered as the only responsible source 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, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Department. Point of contact is Rebecca Stone - Contracting Officer.
Update #1 ·
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to award Sole Source extension for Cellphone Services at U.S. Embassy Cotonou. This modification will be under NAICS code 517112. The estimated period of performance is six months.
This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority 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. Spacetel Benin SA, is considered as the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. See attached J&A.
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, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Department. Point of contact is Rebecca Stone - Contracting Officer.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification for Approval of Cell Phone Services Extension.docx | DOCX document |
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