CODEL Murkowski - Lodging

The U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, under the Department of State, has secured a sole-source hotel contract for the accommodation of Congressional Delegation Murkowski in Reykjavik, Iceland, during May 2026, pursuant to FAR 6.302-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency. The contract requires 16 rooms totaling 29 room-nights at The Reykjavik EDITION, located at Austurbakki 2 in central Reykjavik, with performance strictly limited to May 25–26, 2026, accommodating 13 rooms for two nights and three rooms for one night. The selection was based exclusively on the hotel’s unique ability to meet stringent security protocols, including the ability to occupy an entire floor, provide secure off-street vehicle parking, facilitate controlled VIP movement, and maintain adequate distance from public thoroughfares, all while ensuring logistical cohesion for the delegation. The total estimated contract value is $18,748.80, derived from a market-based conversion of 2,343,600 ISK at an exchange rate of USD 1.00 to ISK 125, with no unit pricing breakdown or line-item structure provided. No competitive solicitations were conducted as no alternative vendor in Reykjavik could meet the operational, security, and capacity demands during peak season. The hotel’s central location and facility-specific capabilities are deemed essential to the mission, rendering it the only viable source. Acceptance of services will occur at the place of performance under government oversight, with no formal inspection checklists, packaging requirements, invoicing instructions, or contract administration personnel details documented. The acquisition is justified under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2), with no small business set-aside, socioeconomic certifications, or offeror representations included, and no contract clauses beyond the justification for non-competition are applicable.