Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition, Vehicle Rental Services in Support of Senior High Level USG VIP Visitniot

Vehicle rentals in support of a senior high level USG principal traveling with a delegation inclusive of support in security, communications, logistics and operations. Security restrictions prohibit sufficient advanced notification of VIP travel to allow for sufficient time to conduct full and open competition. Unique requirements for communications support are under severe time limitations and always a determining factor in the selection process as its capacity to be augmented to the unique requirements necessary to support certain senior level USG principals. The unique high level USG VIP travel requirements result in only a single or a very limited number of responsible sources with no other supplies or services capable of satisfying agency requirement. Many of the arrangements for transportation are often not confirmed until just before the actual visit. In addition to supporting a large delegation within a short time frame, last minute and frequent changes of itineraries for supporting personnel often result in significant changes in how posts work with vendors. Other companies which were considered, did not have sufficient vehicles of required types.