Room reservation at St. Regis for USSS for HRC visit
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 U.S. Embassy Muscat is justifying a sole-source award for 18 room reservations at the St. Regis Al Mouj in Muscat, Oman, to support a U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protective detail during an HRC visit. This requirement, valued at an estimated $54,095, is deemed essential for the successful execution of a strategic visit.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide 18 room reservation services for the U.S. Secret Service at the St. Regis Al Mouj hotel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Estimated Value: $54,095
- Awardee (Proposed): Al Fardan Hotels and Resorts LLC - St. Regis Al Mouj
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: January 27, 2026
Justification/Rationale
This acquisition is being pursued as a sole-source award due to urgency and unique circumstances. The Omani Royal Office has reserved VIP meeting rooms at the St. Regis Al Mouj for the official meeting, making it necessary for the U.S. Secret Service protective detail to be accommodated at the same hotel for security and operational efficiency. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.
Place of Performance
Muscat, Oman
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Dina Ham (hamda@state.gov, 24643522)