Notice of Intent – Sole Source - Diagnostic test equipment and specialized tools
ID: PR15172236Type: Special Notice
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN CONSULATE MERIDAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the American Consulate in Merida, Mexico, is issuing a Notice of Intent for a sole source acquisition of diagnostic test equipment and specialized tools from WW. Grainger, Inc. This procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the Facility Management staff, including teams focused on electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and Building Automation Systems (BAS), with an urgent requirement justified under FAR 6.302-2 due to its unusual and compelling nature. The specialized tools sought include calibrators, pressure calibrators, moisture meters, and wire tracers, which are essential for effective facility management operations. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements within seven days of publication, and all communications should be directed to Dennis Monschein at monscheindr@state.gov or the Merida Procurement team at meridaprocurement@state.gov.

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    Dennis Monschein
    monscheindr@state.gov
    Merida Procurement
    meridaprocurement@state.gov
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    The U.S. Consulate General in Merida, Mexico, is issuing a Notice of Intent for a sole source acquisition of diagnostic equipment and specialty tools from WW. Grainger, Inc. This purchase, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Facility Management staff—including teams specializing in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and Building Automation Systems (BAS)—is under an urgent requirement determined by FAR 6.302-2 due to its unusual and compelling nature. The needed items include various specialized tools such as calibrators, pressure calibrators, moisture meters, wire tracers, and others essential for facility management operations. This notice is informational and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, although interested parties may submit capabilities statements within seven days of publication. The procurement is being justified based on the urgency of the request, satisfactory past performance of the vendor, and compliance with government rates. All communications should be directed to the designated contracting officers, with an emphasis on no cost reimbursements for response submissions. This announcement serves to inform stakeholders without binding the government to procure the mentioned services.
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