3SI Summit and Business Forum - Dubrovnik -Valamar Lacroma
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15964268
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19HR9026P0330 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Zagreb Zagreb, Grad 10000 Croatia
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, through Embassy Zagreb, has issued a sole source justification notice for hotel lodging services at the Valamar Lacroma Hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in support of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Business Forum. The Embassy requires 30 hotel rooms for 30 staff members from April 25-30, 2026, with an estimated contract value of EUR26,180.00 (approximately EUR23,168.15 excluding VAT). The sole source procurement is justified based on the hotel's designation as the official conference venue by the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which enables operational efficiency through co-location of lodging and conference facilities, eliminates transportation logistics, ensures mission-critical access for staff to support high-level VIP visitors, enhances security through consolidated staffing, and provides accessibility accommodations for employees with mobility challenges. The Valamar Lacroma Hotel is the awarded vendor under this justification, as its unique position as the host venue makes it the only practical option for achieving the seamless coordination, continuous availability, and security requirements necessary for successful diplomatic engagement at this international conference.
Notice text
The Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has organized and will manage this conference at the Valamar Lacroma hotel in Dubrovnik. The unique circumstances of this acquisition necessitate sole source procurement for the following reasons:
Conference Integration and Operational Efficiency: The MFA has designated the hotel as the official conference venue. Housing Embassy Zagreb's 35 participating employees at this location is essential for seamless coordination with conference organizers, high-level VIP visitors from Washington, and foreign counterparts. Collocating lodging and conference facilities eliminates transportation logistics, reduces the risk of delays due to traffic or weather, and enables staff to respond immediately to schedule changes or urgent requests from senior officials.
Mission-Critical Access and Responsiveness: Embassy employees must maintain continuous availability to support VIP visitors and respond to evolving diplomatic requirements. On-site lodging ensures staff can attend early morning sessions, evening receptions, and ad hoc meetings without transportation delays. This proximity is critical for providing real-time support to senior officials and maintaining the flexibility required for successful diplomatic engagement.
Safety and Security: Consolidating staff at the conference hotel reduces security vulnerabilities by minimizing late-night travel, limiting exposure to unfamiliar areas, and maintaining personnel in a controlled environment. This approach simplifies protective security coordination and emergency accountability procedures.
Accessibility and Duty of Care: On-site lodging accommodates employees with mobility challenges, chronic health conditions, or disabilities by eliminating transportation barriers and ensuring immediate access to their rooms for rest or medical needs.
The nature of this MFA-organized conference and the operational requirements for supporting high-level U.S. officials make the designated hotel uniquely qualified to meet mission needs. No other procurement approach would adequately serve these requirements.
Awarded contract 19HR9026P0330 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-04-25.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single_Source_Justification_Under_SAT_3SI - Dubrovnik.pdf |
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