Justification for other than Full and Open Competition

This contract involves a justification and approval for other than full and open competition to issue a modification that increases the ceiling amount on contract number 720-696-21-D-00001 with Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd. The purpose of this extension is to maintain the continuity of critical medical supply services and avoid any disruption in delivering quality-assured, life-saving commodities during the transition to new program mechanisms and the closeout phase of the contract. The contract is managed by the Department of State’s Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum office located in Washington, DC, with the place of performance in Kigali, Rwanda. The solicitation number for this justification is 19AQMM, and it falls under the NAICS code 54161, indicating services related to management consulting and related services. The justification ensures that despite the other than full and open competition, there is a clear operational need to extend the contract ceiling to guarantee uninterrupted medical supply delivery. The primary point of contact for this contract is Elton Fortson, accessible via the Department of State, providing oversight and communication for this acquisition action.