SAM #72039120F00007

Justification for No-Cost Extension of Third-Party Monitoring Contracts in Pakistan

This document details the U.S. Department of State's justification for extending three third-party monitoring (TPM) contracts in Pakistan as no-cost extensions through December 31, 2026. - Purpose: To maintain independent oversight and monitoring of infrastructure programs in Pakistan under Government-to-Government agreements. - Contractors: CDM International, Halcrow Pakistan Limited, and Techno Consult International Pvt. Ltd. - Services Provided: - A&E (Architecture & Engineering) services and compliance monitoring for various infrastructure programs. - Ensures adherence to environmental, social, and quality standards. - No-cost extension: Contracts are extended without additional funding or procurement delays. - Period of Performance: - Extension covers the remaining monitoring period for active programs ending September 30, 2026. - New end date for contracts is December 31, 2026. - Justification: - Incumbent contractors possess specialized regional expertise. - Transitioning to new contractors would cause disruption and duplicate costs. - No products or part numbers are involved; this is strictly for monitoring services. - No new procurement or award is being announced; this is a justification for sole-source extension.

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Continuation with the incumbent Third Party Monitor (TPM) contractors is essential to sole-source this requirement, as their specialized regional expertise and established independent oversight are necessary to verify partner nation compliance under the applicable government-to-government agreements without incurring disruptive transition costs or duplicate expenses.

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