Justification and Approval -for NCh Elevators Repl

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING

ACTIVITY

Department of
State Contracting ☒ Acquisition Management
Activity
support of a sole-source contract award to KONE Felvono Kft (KONE Corporation) for the complete replacement of three (3) elevators in the North Chancery at U.S. Embassy Budapest

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING

APPROVED

Requiring
Activity

Approval is requested to solicit and award on a sole-source basis a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to KONE Corporation, Budapest, Hungary, for the complete replacement of three (3) elevators located within the North Chancery at U.S. Embassy Budapest on behalf of the Facility Management Section. This acquisition includes all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, commissioning, testing, certification, training, warranty support, and associated services required for complete turnkey elevator replacement and integration with existing embassy infrastructure.
The anticipated contract value for this procurement, including all options, is estimated at approximately $656,000.00.
The anticipated period of performance is approximately twelve (12) months from notice to proceed through final commissioning and turnover.

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE

AGENCY’S NEEDS

The Facility Management Section requires the complete replacement and modernization of three (3) existing elevator systems serving the North Chancery at U.S. Embassy Budapest. The requirement includes, but is not limited to:
• Removal and disposal of existing elevator equipment
• Replacement of elevator cars, motors, controllers, drives, and door systems • Modernization of associated control and safety systems • Integration with existing fire alarm, emergency power, and life safety infrastructure • Commissioning, testing, certification, and turnover
• Warranty support and follow-on serviceability
• Operator and maintenance training for Facility Management personnel This requirement is mission-critical to ensure continued safe and reliable vertical transportation access throughout the North Chancery and to maintain uninterrupted support to embassy operations.

The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $656,000.00. Dismantling of the existing elevator
Sealing the gaps between the shaft door frame and the wall after installation using plasterboard or brushed stainless steel
Extension of the existing electrical power supply