Contract CW40952

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents awarded a $57,000 Master Agreement for Expenditure to IACE TRAVEL, a Japan-based service provider, for the delivery of comprehensive study abroad program services. The contract, executed May 10, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2026, covers a two-week faculty-led educational program to Japan scheduled for May 10-26, 2026, serving approximately 20 students and 2 faculty leaders. The place of performance is Japan, with services encompassing accommodation at multiple hotels in Tokyo and Kobe, airport transfers via chartered bus service from Haneda and Kansai airports, train transportation and passes, luggage shipping, and coordination of cultural excursions and educational activities.

The procurement was approved as non-competitive on the basis of professional services, with IACE TRAVEL identified as the sole provider capable of delivering the specific affordable and secure services required for this specialized program. The contract establishes a phased payment schedule with student deposits of $125 due February 11, 2026, and final payment due March 11, 2026. A graduated cancellation penalty structure applies ranging from 20 percent forfeiture through April 17, 2026, to 100 percent forfeiture after April 24, 2026. IACE TRAVEL serves as the in-country service provider and primary emergency contact for the duration of the program.