Description
The U.S. Department of State is issuing a sole‑source procurement to B. David Company Inc. for replacement filter sets and spare parts for the whole‑house water filtration systems installed at the U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan. The existing filtration equipment can only accept components from this manufacturer, making any other source incompatible. The estimated contract value is $16,740.64 and the acquisition will be executed under the authority for other‑than‑full‑and‑open competition. This is a one‑time purchase with no future competitive acquisition planned unless the embassy replaces the entire system.
• Location: U.S. Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan
• Supplier: B. David Company Inc. (sole source)
• Goods: Whole‑house water filter replacement sets and spare parts
• Estimated value: $16,740.64
• Procurement type: Sole source justification under FAR 13.501(a)
• No market research required; compatible parts only from the original manufacturer
• Contract award expected shortly after the August 21, 2026 signing date.