Sources_Sought_TC-E_HR_FT_EUSTIS.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 (MSC) Norfolk, is seeking eligible businesses to perform and deliver the following lodging and transportation services in FT Eustis, Virginia:

The Contractor shall provide lodging and transportation, as specified herein, to Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs) assigned to the MSC. 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 driving radius of MSC Training Center East Hampton Roads (TC-E HR), located at Building 650, 667 Monroe Avenue, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 using www.mapquest.com. The commute time to the training facility from each hotel (primary and each overflow) must not exceed one hour each way during normal peak hours to and from the facility each weekday and shall not include travel through tunnels.

The primary lodging facility must meet or exceed the three Diamond hotel rating from the American Automobile Association (AAA). In addition to the primary facility, the contractor must have a minimum of two (2) overflow hotels that 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 CIVMARs guest room and maintain at least three (3) coin operated washers and three (3) coin operated dryers at each site The Contractor shall provide hotel rooms when called for by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representatives. 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 vary from a minimum of 50 rooms per night to a maximum of 90 rooms per night. However, the Government estimate for rooms per night is 65 rooms per night. The length of stay varies. a minimum of 50 rooms per night to a maximum of 90 rooms per night. However, the Government estimate for rooms per night is 65 rooms per night. The length of stay varies.

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

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

1. 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?

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

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

4. Does the hotel allow free parking?

5. 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?

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

7. How many coin operated washers and dryers onsite?

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

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

10. Can the hotel provide a Safe Deposit Box in each hotel room occupied by a CIVMAR within two weeks of being awarded the contract? YES, that is correct.

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 Monday, 18 March 2019 by 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Responses shall be sent via email to the following address: Charles.bazdanes@navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Charles Bazdanes at the above email address.