Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Security Gate Maintenance - US Consulate General Guadalajara

The U.S. Department of State, through the Consulate General in Guadalajara, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order to TYMETAL CORP for the maintenance and repair of security gates at the consulate facility. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), indicating that the requirement is uniquely suited to this contractor due to proprietary expertise, specialized equipment, or other non-competitive factors. The contract covers all necessary services to ensure the continued operational integrity of the security gate systems, critical to the safety and security of the diplomatic mission. The solicitation number is 19MX3026P0184, with a posted date of May 7, 2026, and a response deadline of June 15, 2026. This is a presolicitation notice and not an invitation for competitive bids. The NAICS code 561621 classifies the work under security services, and the place of performance is Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, while the contracting office is based in Washington, D.C. The point of contact for inquiries is the GDL GSO Procurement team, reachable via GDLGSOProcurement@state.gov. Interested parties may submit their capabilities for future requirements but cannot compete for this specific award. No set-aside classification applies to this procurement, and it is being administered directly by the Department of State under its official office structure.