SOLE-SOURCE AWARD JUSTIFICATION ACQUISITION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO REPAIR SECURITY GATES

AI Summary

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a sole-source award justification for the acquisition of supplies and services to repair security gates, valued at approximately $147,679. Tymetal Corp. is the only vendor capable of fulfilling this urgent requirement due to its unique qualifications and familiarity with the existing gate system.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: PR15541565
Notice Type: Special Notice
Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
Posted Date: August 28, 2025
Response Deadline: September 13, 2025
NAICS Code: 56162 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 5660
Issuing Office: U.S. EMBASSY COLOMBO
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Primary Contact: Pradeep Perera
City: WASHINGTON
State: DC
ZIP Code: 20520
AI Product/Service: service

Description

U.S. Embassy, Sri Lanka

Award Details:
Sole-source award valued at approximately $147,679.00 to Tymetal Corp., Greenwich, New York.
Legal Authority:
This acquisition is justified under:
- 41 USC 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 — Only one available source;
- 41 USC 253(c)(2) — Unusual and compelling urgency.
Justification:
Tymetal Corp. is the original manufacturer of the gate system and the only vendor capable of producing the necessary parts and performing the required repairs. Given the critical security function of the gates and the potential security risks involved, the requirement is both unusual and urgently compelling.
Familiarity:
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo is fully familiar with the scope and urgency of this requirement. As noted above, Tymetal Corp. is uniquely qualified to fulfill this need in a timely and efficient manner.
Price Reasonableness:
The cost of the supplies and services proposed for repairing the security gates is fair and reasonable based on market research and prior experience.

Key dates

August 28, 2025Posted Date
September 13, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

SOLE-SOURCE AWARD JUSTIFICATION ACQUISITION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO REPAIR SECURITY GATES is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.