Single Source Justification for Freedom 250 American Film Screening Event

The U.S. Embassy Bangkok, under the Department of State, has issued a single-source justification to award a purchase order to the American University Alumni Language Center for the organization of the Freedom 250 American Film Screening Event in Bangkok, Thailand. The event aims to promote cultural exchange and American cinema through a curated film series, leveraging the expertise of the selected vendor who has a proven track record in facilitating such cultural programming. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 512131, indicating it falls within the motion picture and video industries, and is being handled as a non-competitive acquisition due to the unique qualifications and prior experience of the vendor. The solicitation number is 19TH2026P1552, posted on August 3, 2026, with the primary point of contact being Ramon Menendez-Carreira, reachable at BangkokGSOProcurement@state.gov, and secondary contact Katekarn Chandsoda at ChandsodaK@state.gov. The office address listed is the U.S. Department of State headquarters in Washington, D.C., while the performance location is clearly designated as Bangkok, Thailand, with no further specific venue details provided. The contract does not involve any set-aside provisions, and the procurement is being managed directly by the embassy’s General Services Office to ensure alignment with diplomatic and cultural outreach objectives.