Single_Source_Justification_hotel.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

THRESHOLD

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Department of State

Contracting Activity ☒ U.S. Embassy Kuwait

Requiring Activity PR15881334: 25 rooms @ Raddison Blue Hotel Kuwait

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

Approval is requested to award on a sole source basis to RADISSON BLU HOTEL – KUWAIT for Urgent need to move families off Embassy compound due to kinetic war with Iran.

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S

NEEDS

The requirement is to provide urgent temporary lodging and associated hotel support services for displaced

Embassy families at RADISSON BLU HOTEL – Kuwait City, Kuwait. The estimated value for the entire period of performance is 32,343.75 KWD These services require that the contractor furnish fully serviced hotel rooms, immediate group booking accommodations, security-conscious facilities, logistical coordination support, and essential hospitality services necessary to safely house evacuated families on short notice. The contractor must be able to provide sufficient room capacity immediately, ensure safe and secure accommodation, and support emergency relocation requirements without delay.

Embassy has used the Radisson Blu in the past and was able to leverage a pre-existing agreement on prices for standard rooms that is considered fair and reasonable based on competitive market prices

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER

THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102, the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following:

☐ Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☒ Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ Exclusive licensing agreements

☐ Brand-name

☐ Industrial mobilization

☐ Other

SECTION 5: DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE

AUTHORITY CITED

Due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation and the full evacuation of the Embassy compound, immediate off-compound lodging was required to protect life and property. The exigent circumstances did not permit the delay associated with a competitive procurement process. Radisson blu hotel – Kuwait was able to provide the required number of rooms immediately, meet security and safety considerations, and accommodate emergency group relocation requirements within the necessary timeframe. Delay in securing accommodations would have posed significant risk to evacuated families and adversely impacted mission continuity.

SECTION 6. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST TO THE GOVERNMENT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE

By signing the justification, the Contracting Officer makes a determination that the price to the Government is anticipated to be fair and reasonable.

SECTION 7. CERTIFICATIONS

All reviews and approvals should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise authorized or required.

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requirements Cognizance:

SIGNATURE:

Jennifer Bowmar Date

Contracting Officer

General Services Officer, U.S. Embassy Kuwait

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that it contains complete information necessary to enable other officials to make an informed recommendation for approval or disapproval.

SIGNATURE:

Yared R Asnake Date

Contracting Officer

A/General Services Officer, U.S. Embassy Kuwait

03/02/2026