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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of State was posted on May 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Eaton Electric (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd

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PR16002933Federal

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The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Eaton Electric (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd for the supply of OEM-certified replacement draw-out air circuit breakers and related maintenance parts essential to the embassy’s critical electrical system. These components are proprietary to Eaton’s system, and only the manufacturer can provide parts that meet the exact specifications required for safe and reliable operation. The system is vital to mission continuity, and unauthorized repairs or non-OEM components risk catastrophic power failure, equipment damage, or loss of backup capability due to the absence of emergency generator redundancy. The contracting officer has determined that only Eaton Electric can fulfill this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the specialized knowledge required for proper maintenance, making competitive sourcing impractical. This action is taken under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures, as only one source is reasonably available. The notice serves as an opportunity for other parties to demonstrate capability, but submission of responses does not guarantee a change in the intended award. All responses must be submitted to vientianeprocurement@state.gov by 12:00 ET on June 5, 2026, with the final decision on award resting solely within the government’s discretion.

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Sole source contract to Eaton Electric for proprietary air circuit breaker maintenance parts.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy VientianeView Agency

NAICS

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

VIENTIANE, DC, LAO

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Vientiane
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Department Of State → US Embassy Vientiane
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS.


The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Eaton Electric (South Africa) (PTY) Ltd, for the supplies OEM maintenance replacement parts at U.S. Embassy Vientiane. These supplies require Eaton OEM certified replacement Draw out Air Circuit Breakers, which is a proprietary system. This will allow the Office of Facility Management in Post Vientiane to accomplish the correct preventive maintenance to critical electrical breakers. 


Eaton Electric is the equipment manufacturer; consequently, Eaton Electric can provide OEM-certified replacement parts required on the Eaton proprietary system at U.S. Embassy Vientiane.  The specific details required in this installation that are only known by the manufacturer/installer. The system is critical to mission operations and the risk of having other companies attempt repairs could result in a major power loss. In addition, incorrect repairs would damage the system, resulting in total loss of power without an emergency generator backup and/or damage to equipment.


The Contracting Officer believes the cost to the USG is fair and reasonable. Market survey is not possible to conduct due to use of one proprietary source and system. 


This acquisition is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstance of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.


Interested parties may identify their capability to respond to this requirement to vientianeprocurement@state.gov  This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for competitive proposals/quotations.  The government will consider responses by 12:00 ET June 5, 2026.  A determination by the Government not to complete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.


Primary point of contact is


Vientiane Procurement at Email: vientianeprocurement@state.gov 

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