Notice of Intent to Sole Source to ETL Company Limited
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
U.S. EMBASSY VIENTIANE
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
19LA9026P0369
NAICS
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Classification Code
DC10
Additional Details
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane, Laos, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to ETL Company Limited for the provision of High Speed Internet Lead line (HIL) services and associated technical support. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for solicitation from a single source when only one provider is deemed reasonably available due to unique circumstances.
The scope of this contract encompasses the continued delivery of high-speed internet services at a rate of 60 Mbps for a period of 12 months. The primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted, reliable internet connectivity for the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Diplomatic Technology, thereby supporting the Embassy’s mission to advance U.S. interests and provide essential services to U.S. citizens in Laos. The continuity of service is critical, as the existing infrastructure and network configurations are specifically tailored to the current service provided by ETL Company Limited. Any transition to a different provider would not only risk service disruption but would also require significant reconfiguration efforts by network engineers based in Washington, D.C., due to the atypical and proprietary nature of the current setup.
ETL Company Limited is uniquely positioned as the only provider in Vientiane with the necessary infrastructure and redundant links to meet the Embassy’s technical requirements. The company has an established track record of delivering the required service levels and is currently the sole provider capable of maintaining the existing internet circuit without downtime. The Embassy has determined that a market survey is not feasible, as no other vendors possess the capability to deliver the required services under the current conditions.
The anticipated outcome of this procurement is the seamless continuation of high-speed internet services, ensuring operational stability for the Embassy’s critical communications and information systems. The Contracting Officer has assessed the cost as fair and reasonable, given the proprietary nature of the service and the absence of alternative sources.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement are invited to submit their capability statements to the Embassy’s procurement office at [email protected] by 12:00 ET on June 14, 2026. The government reserves the right to consider any responses received but retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the proposed sole source action.
Key details of the procurement are as follows:
- Contracting Entity: U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Department of State
- Place of Performance: Vientiane, Laos (Country Code: LAO)
- Product Service Code: DC10
- Primary Point of Contact: Chris Berkey, Email: [email protected], Phone: +856 21 487000, Fax: +856 21 488002
- Notice Status: Active
- Notice Source: BIDMATCH_SAM
- Opportunity ID: ef07d5e7e1af496abb32224355624a5c
- Notice URL: https://sam.gov/opp/ef07d5e7e1af496abb32224355624a5c/view
Contractors considering this opportunity should note the highly specialized nature of the requirement, the necessity for seamless service continuity, and the Embassy’s determination that only ETL Company Limited currently meets all technical and operational criteria.