Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Eaton Electric (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed-price contract to Eaton Electric (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd. This action is for the provision of OEM maintenance replacement parts for critical electrical breakers at the Embassy. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their capability by June 5, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
The contract aims to acquire Eaton OEM certified replacement Draw out Air Circuit Breakers to enable the Office of Facility Management in Post Vientiane to perform correct preventive maintenance on critical electrical breakers. The sole source justification stems from the fact that Eaton Electric is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this proprietary system. The specific details required for this installation are known only by the manufacturer/installer. The system is critical to mission operations, and using other companies for repairs could result in major power loss or damage to the system, potentially leading to total power loss without emergency backup.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Acquisition Method: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing for solicitation from one source if circumstances deem only one source reasonably available.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 12:00 ET
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Action Items
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their capability by emailing vientianeprocurement@state.gov. The Government will consider responses, but a determination not to complete this proposed action based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.