SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION - 25 hotel rooms at Raddison Blu Hotel Kuwait

SOL #: PR15881334JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY KUWAIT
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Bayan, KW-HA, Kuwait

NAICS

Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159)

PSC

Lodging Hotel/Motel (V231)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 10, 2026

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

This document is a Single Source Justification by the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait for the urgent procurement of 25 hotel rooms and associated support services from RADISSON BLU HOTEL – Kuwait City, Kuwait. The justification is driven by an immediate need to house displaced Embassy families due to a kinetic war with Iran, requiring rapid and secure accommodation.

Purpose of Justification

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait required urgent temporary lodging and hotel support services for families displaced from the Embassy compound. A competitive procurement process was deemed not feasible due to the critical and immediate nature of the requirement, necessitating a sole source award to the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Scope of Services

The requirement includes furnishing fully serviced hotel rooms, immediate group booking accommodations, security-conscious facilities, logistical coordination support, and essential hospitality services. The contractor must provide sufficient room capacity immediately, ensure safe and secure accommodation, and support emergency relocation requirements without delay. The estimated value for the entire period of performance is 32,343.75 KWD.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Single Source Justification
  • Vendor: RADISSON BLU HOTEL – Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Estimated Value: 32,343.75 KWD
  • Product Service Code: V231 (Lodging - Hotel/Motel)
  • Agency: U.S. Embassy Kuwait (Department of State)
  • Place of Performance: Bayan, Kuwait

Key Justification Points

The Radisson Blu Hotel was selected because it could immediately provide the necessary room capacity and meet critical security and safety considerations. This sole source award was essential to avoid significant risk to evacuated families and ensure mission continuity during an emergency. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, leveraging a pre-existing agreement on standard room prices.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Maryam Sabri at kuwait_solicitation@state.gov or 96522591214.

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