Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pure Water Scientific PWS-7000-1 system

SOL #: 1dc2df3a53444c269d24a97acffdc26eSpecial NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Broadcasting Board Of Governors
United States Agency For Global Media, Bbg
OFFICE OF CONTRACTS
WASHINGTON, DC, 20237, United States

Place of Performance

Kuwait, Kuwait

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

Water Distillation Equipment, Marine And Industrial. (4620)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
2
Action Date
May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

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. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Pure Water Scientific PWS-7000-1 system. USAGM intends to award a contract to Pure & Secure, LLC under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing that Pure & Secure, LLC is the only known source capable of providing a system compatible with existing infrastructure. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability by May 7, 2026.

Scope of Requirement

USAGM requires the Pure Water Scientific PWS-7000-1 system for a three (3) month period of performance in Kuwait. The system must be fully compatible (form, fit, and function) with currently installed systems. No substitutions will be accepted. The North American Identification Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333310 – Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, with an SBA size standard of 1000 employees.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
  • Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
  • Intended Awardee: Pure & Secure, LLC
  • Period of Performance: Three (3) months
  • Response Due: May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST
  • Published: April 29, 2026

Action for Interested Parties

This notice serves to inform the public of USAGM's intent to award a sole source contract. It is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, any interested party who believes they possess the capability to fulfill this requirement must submit written documentation clearly demonstrating their ability. Responses must be sent via email to the specified point of contact. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All costs associated with preparing and submitting a response are the sole responsibility of the respondent. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to compete this procurement based on responses received.

People

Points of Contact

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Posted: Apr 29, 2026