CONFERENCE AND ACCOMODATION REQUIREMENT IN BORACAY

The U.S. Embassy Manila awarded contract 19RP3826P0296 to Makati Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Inc. for a total amount of 45,948.08 USD. The contract provides hotel accommodations and conference package services in Boracay, Philippines, to support the OPDAT CT SEA Trilateral event held from January 25 to 29, 2026. The scope of work includes providing between 25 and 34 single-occupancy deluxe or standard rooms for four nights, with an additional 10 rooms blocked. The package also covers conference facilities for 35 to 50 participants, including catering, audiovisual equipment, transport, and a group photo package for 50 attendees. The contract was awarded based on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, ensuring the vendor met all technical specifications and responsibility requirements at the lowest price. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with a quality threshold allowing no more than one customer complaint per month. The agreement incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and ByteDance applications, as well as standard requirements for equal opportunity and contractor ethics. Administrative coordination is handled through the U.S. Embassy Manila, with formal inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination.