JOFOC for VVIP2026 Visit Four Seasons Hotel IDIQ
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Budapest, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a modification to an existing Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. This modification, identified as 19HU2026D0016-P00001, is for hotel services, accommodation, and meeting rooms to support a Vice President of the United States (VPOTUS) visit to Budapest, Hungary, in 2026. This document serves as a justification for a sole-source action, not a solicitation for new proposals.
Scope of Services
The modification covers essential hotel services, including accommodation and meeting rooms, required for the VVIP visit. The estimated performance period is between March 23 and April 13. The IDIQ contract has a minimum of 1 room night (USD 756) and a maximum of 1,000 room nights or USD 1,000,000.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ Purchase Order Modification
- Modification Number: 19HU2026D0016-P00001
- Maximum Modification Value: USD 1,000,000.00
- Original Award Date: March 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Budapest, Hungary
Justification & Rationale
This JOFOC cites FAR 6.103-2 – Unusual and compelling urgency as the basis for other than full and open competition. The justification highlights critical factors such as security and logistical concerns, extremely short turnaround times, and the unique requirements associated with supporting Senior High-Level USG VIPs. While other hotels were contacted, no additional market research was conducted due to the impracticability of doing so under the urgent circumstances. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on market prices and discounted rates.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Not applicable as this is a sole-source modification to an existing contract, not a competitive solicitation.
Response Information
This is a justification document and does not solicit proposals from interested parties. For inquiries regarding this justification, contact Budapest Procurement at budapestbids@state.gov.