Notice of Intent to Sole Source Purchase of Emergency Electric power generators
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR14977081
- Agency
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US Embassy Quito
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Quito Pichincha Ecuador
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Embassy Quito, Office of Contracting, has issued a Special Notice to announce its intent to award a sole source contract to Cubano Agricultural Management CAM S.C.A. for the purchase of Emergency Electric power stations with backup portable solar panels. This procurement is being conducted under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (2) and FAR 6.302-2, due to an unusual and compelling urgency resulting from an ongoing energy crisis in Ecuador.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to address the impact of the severe power outages affecting the country, which are expected to continue for months or even up to two years due to issues with the electrical grid and infrastructure. The US Embassy Quito requires these emergency power solutions to ensure that USDH residences can manage the prolonged blackouts. Cubano Agricultural Management CAM S.C.A. is the only identified source capable of meeting the specific security requirements and proprietary technology needed to satisfy the Embassy's needs. The deadline for this sole source procurement is December 1, 2024.
Notice text
Description:
The US Embassy Quito, Office of Contracting, intends to award a sole source contract to Cubano Agricultural Management CAM S.C.A. for the purchase of Emergency Electric power stations with backup portable solar panels. Cubano Agricultural Management CAM S.C.A. is uniquely qualified to meet the specific security operating requirements of the US Embassy Quito due to their proprietary technology and proven track record of providing solutions that meet the standards.
Justification for Sole Source:
This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the statutory authority This results in an unusual and compelling urgency in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (2), FAR 6.302-2.
These unique requirements in terms of security, and availability result in only a single or a very limited number of responsible sources with no other supplies or services capable of satisfying Embassy requirement in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (2), Far 6.302-2.
Ecuador is experiencing an unprecedented energy crisis resulting in a reduction in electricity generation. Therefore the Government of Ecuador is mandating daily rolling electrical blackouts in excess of 10 hours, on different schedules, that is impacting the entire country. It is expected that these power outages will continue for months and even up to two years due to a failing grid, deteriorating hydroelectric dams and a severe drought. USDH residences are not equipped to manage these outages, making it very difficult on officers and family members to endure this crisis.
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