JOFOC for VVIP2026 Visit Dorothea Hotel IDIQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of State, specifically the U.S. EMBASSY BUDAPEST, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of hotel accommodations and services. This JOFOC supports a Very Very Important Person (VVIP) visit to Budapest, Hungary, in March and April 2026. The acquisition is a sole-source award to the DOROTHEA HOTEL.
Purpose & Scope
This justification outlines the need for hotel rooms and related services from the DOROTHEA HOTEL to support a U.S. Government VVIP visit. Services are required between March 31 and April 10, 2026. The primary considerations for this acquisition are providing a safe and secure environment for VIP visitors, encompassing factors such as hotel setback, location, size, conference facilities, communications, and the ability to accommodate security needs.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
- Requirement: Acquisition of hotel rooms and other services
- Vendor: DOROTHEA HOTEL
- Estimated Cost: Not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Place of Performance: Budapest, Hungary (Postal Code: 1054)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is designated as Other than Full and Open Competition, citing "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2), FAR 6.302-2) as the statutory authority. The agency does not anticipate actions to remove barriers to competition for this specific acquisition.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and is not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, there are no submission or evaluation instructions for potential bidders.
Additional Notes
The justification highlights security concerns and extremely short turnaround times for arranging VIP travel as key reasons for the urgency. Other hotels contacted during market research included Hilton, Kempinski, and Four Seasons. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, with the hotel providing discounted rates.