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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 30, 2026 SAM #9012
SPECIAL NOTICE

J -- Limited Competition Justification and Award Notice - Upgrade of Simplex System and FM-200 Systems

Notice Date

7/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
 

Notice Type

Justification
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

U.S. EMBASSY KUWAIT WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
 

ZIP Code

20520
 

Solicitation Number

PR16137836
 

Archive Date

08/27/2026
 

Point of Contact

Mohamad ELChami, Phone: 96522591216
 

E-Mail Address

kuwait_solicitation@state.gov
(kuwait_solicitation@state.gov)
 

Award Number

19KU2026P0531
 

Award Date

07/24/2026
 

Description

The purpose of this notice is to comply with the public posting requirements of FAR Part 5 and FAR 6.103-1. The requirement is for the upgrade, modification, and enhancement of the existing installed Simplex Fire Alarm and FM-200 Systems at the USAGM Kuwait Transmitting Station. The scope of work includes the supply of genuine manufacturer approved Simplex components, installation, proprietary system programming, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and integration with the existing system. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12. Competition was limited because only one responsible source is reasonably available to satisfy the Government's minimum requirements. Market research determined that only one service provider that is the only authorized Simplex dealer and factory authorized service provider in Kuwait capable of performing the required services while maintaining compatibility, functionality, and manufacturer support for the existing proprietary Simplex system. In accordance with FAR 6.301, Requirement for Justification, the Contracting Officer determined not to identify the awardee by name in this justification. The award was made to the only responsible source capable of ensuring the continued safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of the existing Simplex Fire Alarm and FM-200 Systems in support of USAGM mission requirements. The acquisition was awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a one-year period of performance from the date of award. The total estimated value of the acquisition is KWD 9,995.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2afc3308dab34e9cb9a8c21e6fd6c924/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Bayan, KW-HA 13001, KWT

Zip Code: 13001

Country: KWT
 

Record

SN07901966-F 20260730/260810080235 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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