J&A For Other Than Full and Open Competition

This contract involves a justification and approval for awarding a modification to Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd. that increases the contract ceiling and extends the period of performance under contract number 720-696-25-F-00001. The modification is critical to maintaining uninterrupted delivery of quality-assured, life-saving commodities and services as the program transitions to new operational mechanisms and begins its closeout phase. The contract supports procurement activities tied to health-related services within Kigali, Rwanda, under the oversight of the Department of State’s Acquisitions office based in Washington, DC. The contract modification was posted on May 13, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 54161, indicating professional management and consulting services. The justification for other than full and open competition is grounded in the essential need to avoid disruption in critical health supply services during the transition period. Elton Fortson serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement, and the modification aims to sustain program continuity while completing necessary administrative closure activities.