SAM #19CV1026Q0002

Sole Source Contract for Secure Cash Transportation Services at U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde

This opportunity involves a sole source contract for secure cash transportation services at the U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde. - Contracting Agency: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Praia - Service Required: Secure transportation of U.S. Government funds between Embassy facilities and authorized deposit sites - Includes use of armored vehicles and vetted, armed personnel escorted by Embassy security - Compliance with Department of State regulations and local laws is mandatory - Contract Structure: - Firm fixed-price contract for one year, with four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Minimum six and maximum ninety-six services per year - VAT priced separately - Sole Source Justification: - Lince Cabo Verde, Servios de Proteco e Segurana, Lda identified as the only local provider with necessary operational capacity - Estimated contract value: $233,423.14 for the full period including options - Place of Performance: - U.S. Embassy Praia, Chancery, Annex, and BCA Bank in Plateau, Praia, Cabo Verde - Commercial Opportunity: - Limited to sole source due to unique local provider qualifications - Key Requirements: - Secure cash handling, deposit, and exchange services - Regular transport circuit between Embassy facilities and local bank - Armed escort and security vetting - Period of Performance: - Orders may be issued from June 1, 2026, through May 30, 2027, with options extending up to five years and possible six-month extension - No specific OEMs or competing products are named, but armored vehicle and security service providers are relevant.

Description

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The U.S. Department of State intends to award a contract for cash transportation services. This procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 11.105.

A Justification and Approval (J&A) supporting this sole-source procurement has been prepared in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.305. The J&A, which details the rationale for restricting this acquisition to a single source, is posted with this notice for public review."

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