JOFOC for PBX & DOSTEC LANDLINES

SOL #: PR15934454JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY BUDAPEST
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Budapest, Hungary

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 27, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Budapest, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for PBX & DOSTEC Landline Services in Budapest, Hungary. This action justifies the sole-source renewal of existing landline services due to unique requirements and the current vendor's exclusive capability to meet them without service disruption. The estimated cost for this action is $30,000.

Purpose & Justification

The JOFOC, citing FAR 6.302-1 ('Only one responsible source'), is necessary to ensure uninterrupted telephone landline services for official communications at Embassy Budapest. The justification highlights several critical factors:

  • Service Continuity: Switching vendors poses a high risk of service interruptions, especially given current regional issues.
  • Unique Vendor Capability: The incumbent vendor possesses unique qualifications and the ability to maintain service without significant disruptions, adhering to specific system compliance regulations.
  • Emergency Infrastructure: A market survey indicated that other vendors cannot provide the required emergency analog line infrastructure essential for power loss scenarios.
  • System Compliance: Changing vendors would create serious compliance issues with the current PBX system, jeopardizing Embassy communications.

Services Required

The Embassy requires comprehensive landline services, including:

  • Uninterrupted desktop telephone lines.
  • Fax lines.
  • Emergency backup telephone lines.
  • Backup analog telephone lines for use in the event of a main PBX system failure.

Contract Details

  • Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
  • Action: Renewal of existing PBX Landline Services.
  • Estimated Cost: $30,000.
  • Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).
  • Place of Performance: Budapest, Hungary.

Competition Efforts

A blanket FedBizOpps waiver (FAR 25.401(b)) was utilized, and no other sources expressed written interest in this acquisition.

Future Outlook

Compliance issues with the current PBX system cannot be resolved until the Department refreshes the Embassy's telephone system. The Embassy is not currently scheduled for a system refresh in the upcoming fiscal year.

Timeline

  • Published Date: May 27, 2026.

People

Points of Contact

Budapest ProcurementPRIMARY
budapestbids@state.gov

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