JOFOC for NCh AHU 2.X replacement - AHU part

This contract is a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 for the replacement of a Carrier Air Handler unit at the North Chancery of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, with an estimated value of $46,950. The acquisition is justified on the grounds that Smartcool Kft. is the sole official distributor of Carrier-branded air handling units in Hungary, making it the only responsible source capable of providing a like-for-like replacement that ensures warranty compliance and minimizes logistical complications. The procurement is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with no competitive bidding or evaluation factors applied, as the requirement is strictly for an in-kind replacement of existing equipment. Performance and delivery are mandated at the North Chancery in Budapest, Hungary, with the contracting office located in Washington, DC, under the Department of State. The justification was certified on June 3, 2026, and posted on June 9, 2026, under solicitation number PR16050217. No formal contract clauses from FAR Part 52, packaging and marking requirements, inspection criteria beyond manufacturer warranty standards, invoicing procedures, payment details, or accounting codes are specified in the available documentation. The vendor’s unique market position as the exclusive distributor, combined with the need for seamless integration and warranty continuity, forms the sole basis for award, with no socioeconomic or small business set-asides, nor any special contract requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, or option clauses included. No UEI or CAGE code for Smartcool Kft. is provided, nor are any representations or certifications from the vendor documented, consistent with the sole-source nature of the procurement.