JOFOC for VVIP2026 Visit Intercontinental Hotel

The U.S. Embassy Budapest, under the Department of State, has justified a sole-source acquisition for hotel accommodations at the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest to support a Very High-Level VIP visit scheduled from March 23 to April 10, 2026. This procurement was conducted under FAR 6.302-2, invoking unusual and compelling urgency due to the lack of advance notice regarding the visit details, which precluded competitive solicitation. The Intercontinental Hotel was selected because it uniquely meets critical security, logistical, and operational requirements, including the ability to secure the building and travel routes, house the entire delegation in one location, provide adequate conference facilities, install secure communications and command center infrastructure, and accommodate heightened security protocols. No other hotels were deemed capable of meeting all criteria, and preliminary assessments of competing properties confirmed the Intercontinental as the only viable option. The contract is non-competitive, with no pricing details disclosed, and award based solely on the contractor’s unique qualifications rather than cost. The place of performance is the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest, Hungary, ZIP 1054, with all inspection and acceptance activities occurring on-site by Department of State personnel. No packaging, marking, or invoicing procedures are specified, and although the NAICS code 721110 applies to accommodations, there is no indication of contract value, CLIN structure, or option periods. The acquisition is supported by comprehensive justification documentation with affirmative checkboxes confirming urgency and exclusivity, and while the Unique Entity ID and socioeconomic status of the vendor are not provided, the agency has certified that the requirements of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2) are fully satisfied. The contract was approved on March 20, 2026, and publicly posted on SAM.gov on May 27, 2026, with the sole point of contact for procurement inquiries being the Budapest Procurement office.