Single Source Justification for Legal Service
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19TH2026D0010
- Agency
-
US Embassy Bangkok
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19TH2026D0010 Federal IDV award
- NAICS code
- 561990 All Other Support Services
- PSC
- R418 Support- Professional: Legal
- Place of performance
- Thailand
- Points of contact
-
- Ramon Menendez-Carreira bangkokgsoprocurement@state.gov +66622055320
- Soontaree Vantanajan soontare@state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok has awarded a sole-source IDIQ contract to PriceSanond Limited for legal advisory services pertaining to host government labor law and human resources matters, with an estimated value of $27,000 and a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
Market research identified two qualified firms—PriceSanond and Baker McKenzie—both capable of providing the required services. The sole-source justification rests on PriceSanond's specialized expertise in Thai employment compliance, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) workplace rules, and executive labor relations. Cost was a secondary factor: PriceSanond's proposed rate of approximately $305 per hour substantially undercuts Baker McKenzie's rate of approximately $878 per hour. The Department also prefers locally-headquartered, independent Thai firms to mitigate conflict-of-interest risks associated with international firms. PriceSanond, established in Bangkok in 1969, is identified as one of Thailand's oldest and most respected independent law firms and serves as the exclusive Thailand member of the Employment Law Alliance.
Services include updates on local labor law changes, interpretation of Thai labor law, handling of disciplinary and termination cases, review of retirement and compensation entitlements, review of HR policies and procedures, comprehensive review of the LE Staff Handbook, and Thai translation services. Place of performance is Bangkok, Thailand. The Contracting Officer has certified the anticipated cost as fair and reasonable.
Notice text
Justification to award IDIQ to PriceSanond Limited. This Purchase Order is for legal service.
Awarded contract 19TH2026D0010 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-25.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 19TH2026D0010 - JOFOC - PriceSanond.pdf |
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