JOFOC_Megaron.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (JOFOC) for the U.S. Embassy Athens' 2025 Independence Day Celebration venue rental. The U.S. Mission seeks to rent the Megaron Athens Concert Hall for $15,500, a state-of-the-art venue capable of hosting 1,500 guests with full accessibility features for individuals with mobility and visual impairments. The venue was selected after market research in February 2025 confirmed it as the only suitable event space available within a 180-day period, with parking for up to 500 vehicles and proximity to the Embassy for security purposes.

The justification highlights that the Embassy's Chief of Mission Residence is currently under renovation and unavailable, making the Megaron Athens Concert Hall the best and only option for the event. The venue meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, allows for an accessible representational event, and maintains the same rental rate as the 2024 pricing. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.303-1 as having only one responsible source that will satisfy the agency's requirements, with the facility needing to be reserved by April 1, 2025, to secure the space for the Independence Day celebration.