159 MSC Lodging Industry Day.pdf

This document is an Industry Day announcement from the Louisiana Air National Guard, 159th MSC Contracting Office, regarding FY27 Lodging requirements.

The event will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Time at NAS JRB New Orleans, Building 473, located at 400 Russell Avenue, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The purpose is to conduct market research and facilitate information exchange with local commercial lodging providers to support strategic planning for anticipated Fiscal Year 2027 lodging requirements. Primary objectives include assessing local lodging capabilities, room capacity, and availability in the New Orleans, Harvey, Gretna, and surrounding Louisiana commuting zones; providing an overview of the Government's anticipated operational lodging requirements; and gathering industry feedback to inform market research and potential FY27 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) sourcing strategy. Intended attendees include hotels and lodging providers, property management companies, travel and hospitality businesses, current and prospective vendors, and businesses serving the New Orleans, Harvey, Gretna, and surrounding Louisiana area. All attendees must RSVP prior to the event by submitting their name, company name, email address, telephone number, and number of attendees to Reva L. Johnson at reva.johnson@us.af.mil. Visitors must check in at the Visitor Control Office at the main gate and will be escorted to Building 473. The document explicitly states this is for market research, acquisition planning, and information-sharing purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, invitation for bids, or a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.