Sources_Sought_CSU_West.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time. Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, is seeking eligible businesses to perform and deliver the following lodging and transportation services in Point Loma Naval Base, located at 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106:

The Contractor shall provide lodging and transportation, as specified herein, to the authorized Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs) assigned to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) in San Diego, California. The Contractor shall furnish necessary facilities including furniture, equipment and supplies of the hotel labor force. Such facilities shall be located within a twenty five-mile (25) driving radius of the entrance to Point Loma Naval Base, located at 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106, using www.mapquest.com. Transportation to and from the contractor’s lodging facility and MSC Customer Service Unit – West (CSU-W) Point Loma, the MSC Training Center 32nd St, located at 3975 Norman Scott Road, Suite 1, San Diego CA 92136, and the Balboa Avenue Training Site (BATS), located at 9284 Balboa Avenue, San Diego CA 92123 will be provided by contractor. The commute time from each hotel (primary and each overflow) to each location (32nd Street, Point Loma, and Balboa Avenue) must not exceed one hour each way during normal peak traffic hours.

The primary lodging facility must be rated by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and must meet or exceed the three Diamond hotel rating from AAA. In addition to the primary facility, the contractor must have a minimum of two (2) overflow hotels that are rated by AAA and meet or exceed the AAA three Diamond hotel rating. The overflow hotels may be at different locations, however, each facility shall be located within the mileage/commute requirements stated above and shall provide the same or lower room-night rate as the primary lodging facility. The contractor shall provide a microwave and refrigerator in each authorized CIVMARs room and maintain at least three (3) functional washers and three (3) functional dryers at each site. The contractor shall provide free local telephone calls and a free, functional internet connection in each room. The contractor shall not lodge CIVMARs under the contract at a hotel facility that is under renovation and/or undergoing a major construction project. The lodging facility must be within 1/8 mile distance of a public transportation designated stop OR the lodging facility must provide transportation to/from the nearest public transportation designated stop with set schedule OR the lodging facility must provide round trip shuttle service comparable to that of public transportation within a five mile driving radius with set schedule. Each authorized CIVMAR occupant shall be given a key to his/her room at no charge and with no deposit fee. The primary facility shall provide lodging to the majority (greater than 50%) of the authorized CIVMARs at all times. The overflow facilities will only be used when the primary lodging facility exceeds its capacity.

The Contractor shall ensure a sufficient number of single rooms are available at all times to meet the Government’s needs. Based on previous history, the room nights will vary with an estimated average of 120 rooms per night, to as many as 250 rooms per night. The quantities of single rooms actually occupied for lodging on any one day may vary depending upon the fluctuating number of CIVMARs awaiting assignment or attending training. Reservations will be made in advance of arrival of the hotel guests by the MSC designated Point of Contact (POC). If reservations are made in advance , every effort shall be made by the Contractor to provide a room within one hour of arrival. To the extent possible, the Government will make every effort to provide advance reservations.

The Government anticipates a period of performance with a one (1) base year and four (4) 1-year option periods commencing on or about October 2019.

The appropriate NAICS Code is 721110. Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested services. Submission of a capabilities package is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry. This document shall address, as a minimum the following:

(a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, and CAGE Code

(b) Point of contact, telephone number, fax number, address, and email address (if available)

(c) Small business standing (i.e., large or small business, if small business, the specific category/NAICS of small business).

(e) Answers to the following questions:

1. Does the property(s) have 3rd party security from dusk to dawn Monday-Thursday and 24/7 on weekends and holidays. Can the property acquire this 3rd party security services for the primary and alternate hotels?

2. Do the primary and alternate property(s) have safe deposit boxes IN the hotel rooms, vice just at front desk?

3. Does the property provide dining facilities for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

4. Are there dining facilities within one half mile from the primary and each of the overflow facilities, including "fast-food" establishments and/or "full-service" establishments?

5. How will facility/hotel staff provide a means of storing and safeguarding (safe or vault) small, high value personal property of the occupants?

6. Does the hotel have an American Automobile Association (AAA) rating of three (3) or more?

7. Does the hotel allow free parking?

8. All properties must be willing to supply a refrigerator and microwave for each room housing a CIVMAR. Will all three of the properties be able to do this?

9. What is the location of your nearest public transportation stop?

10. How many coin operated washers and dryers onsite?

11. Do you provide free, functional Internet connection in each room?

12. Could the property provide transportation on a daily basis between the training center and hotel?

13. Vendors shall be registered in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov) and complete Online Representations & Certifications (http://orca.bpn.gov).

RESPONSES ARE DUE on Friday 27 July 2018 by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via email to the following address: efrem.mason@navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Efrem Mason at the above email address or via phone at 757-443-5964.