The Department of State's Office of Acquisitions Management issued this Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide hotel accommodation services in support of a senior high-level U.S. government VIP visit to Milan, Italy during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. The contract was awarded to Starhotels in Milan on January 19, 2026, with an estimated value of EUR 1,200,000 (approximately $1,396,000) for up to 2,000 nights/rooms spanning January 20 through February 15, 2026. The justification for sole-source procurement under FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency) and 41 USC 3304 is based on the unique security and logistical requirements associated with senior-level VIP travel, the last-minute nature of Olympic event planning, and the extreme demand for hotel accommodations during this period, with the government determining that only one or a very limited number of responsible sources could meet the specified security, capacity, and operational requirements. Market research identified only a few hotels capable of satisfying the combination of requisite security measures, room volume, and operational capabilities in the specified location. The contracting officer determined that the anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on comparable rates from prior similar events, and no formal synopsis was published on SAM.gov due to the urgency exception under FAR 5.101(b)(2).

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