Single Source Justification Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Background
This justification is for a single source acquisition being conducted by the Department of State, U.S. Embassy Bratislava, Slovakia. The contract is awarded to Slovak Telekom a.s. for providing phone and voice services, which are essential for the operations of the Embassy.

Work Details
The requirement includes providing Analogue IDD (International Direct Dial) Lines, Digital IDD Lines (Carrier ISDN-PRA), Hunt Group programming options for selected lines, DID (Direct Inward Dial) functionality, and a Numbering Plan at the U.S. Embassy.

These services are necessary to ensure compatibility with existing Embassy equipment and to facilitate effective communication.

Period of Performance
The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $60,000, including options.

Place of Performance
Bratislava SLOVAKIA

Bidder Requirements
No alternate sources were found following market analysis; only Slovak Telekom can provide ISDN-based voice services required by the Embassy. The justification cites urgency and the unique capability of Slovak Telekom in meeting specific technical requirements as reasons precluding competition.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The Department of State U.S. Embassy Bratislava appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior work for the same type of service, including a renewal for “DTO- FY26 EMBASSY ANALOGUE IDD LINES” awarded under 19PE5026P0263. That prior award (Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees) was valued at $10,022 for 02/05/26–02/28/27 and aligns with the current requirement for analogue IDD lines and related voice services (e.g., DID functionality and numbering plan) needed to maintain continuity and compatibility with existing Embassy communications equipment.