JOFOC G20 Leaders Summit Manaus Hotel 2024 (2).pdf

This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for hotel lodging services in Manaus, Brazil to support a senior USG VIP visit for the G20 Leaders' Summit. The Department of State is seeking to award a contract to Hotelaria Accor Brasil S/A for lodging services from November 6-24, 2024, at an estimated cost of R$1,397,083.86 Brazilian Reais (equivalent to USD 245,231.51).

The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency under FAR 6.302-2 due to security requirements that prohibit advance notification of VIP travel. Hotelaria Accor was selected based on their experience with high-level VIP visits, ability to provide the required large number of rooms on short notice, and capability to meet security requirements. The contract will support a senior USG delegation including security, communications, logistics and operations elements. Due to urgency under FAR 25.401(a)(5), the solicitation was not publicly posted though the JOFOC will be published on SAM.gov. The Contracting Officer determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable, noting no other vendors in the area have sufficient capacity for such a large-scale VIP visit.