NIGC_National_Training_Conference_-_Source_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION (NIGC)

NIGC NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Interior (DOI) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), is seeking information for market research purposes to determine the availability for a conference room / seminar space, provide food and beverage, audio visual and wireless internet support and parking for guest from a Tribal owned business. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Market research is being performed to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources for planning purposes only. The information from this market research will assist the Government with acquisition planning.

BUSINESS NEED

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is to seek information on sources that have the capacity and capability to host a conference in the Albuquerque, New Mexico region. This RFI is for hotel and meeting facilities capable of meeting the requirements listed below.

INFORMATION REQUESTED

Interested parties’ responses shall address the following questions:

1. Identify if your company is one or more of the following business types: Tribally owned firm, Other than small business, small business, small-disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business based on the NAICS identified herein.

2. The Government has identified the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code(s) of 721120, “Casino Hotel” for this requirement with a size standard of $30 Million.

Please identify any other applicable NAICS codes to this requirement (if applicable).

3. Provide details on your organization’s expertise and experience within the past three years in providing conference room / seminar space, light food and beverage, audio visual and wireless internet support and parking for guest. CPARS records may be provided as reference.

4. Identify any information you feel is missing in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) that would be beneficial to accurately defining and developing your staffing model and costs.

5. Identify your organizations capabilities to provide conference room to accommodate 450 attendees and SOW requirements.

6. Provide available commercial services brochures and/or information providing a description, capabilities, and features of your commercially available services that meet the government’s requirements.

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7. Provide the name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Firms with the capability to provide the requirements referenced herein are invited to submit, in writing, information in accordance with the instructions below. This information should be responsive to the request for information identified above as well as any technical questions, as indicated herein. Submissions for the information must be organized and identifiable per the information in this source sought notice, e.g. responses to questions are numbered by question and follow the same sequence.

Responses are limited to ten (10) pages or less. Submissions should be in a Microsoft Office compatible format (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or Adobe Acrobat

A page is defined as an 8.5 inch by 11-inch sheet of paper with no less than one-inch margins on all four sides; All pages shall be single-spaced, single-sided, with a font no less than 10 points for text, tables, and graphics; Spacing before and after the line shall be no less than 3 point; the following page types do NOT count towards the page limitations:

Section dividers;

Blank pages, which must be marked “This page intentionally left blank”;

Capability statements/brochures;

CPARS records;

Fold-outs shall be counted as the appropriate number of pages based upon an 8.5 inch by

11-inch sheet of paper; partial pages shall be rounded up (e.g., 1.5 pages will be treated as 2 pages.)

Responses are due no later than 10:00 AM ET on January 02, 2025. Submissions shall be submitted via email to Rafael Gomez at Rafael_Gomez@ibc.doi.gov . Paper copies will not be accepted. The responses must include the business size of the vendor under NAICS code 721120 including any applicable small business subcategory (Tribal Owned Business, Service Disabled- Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Small Business, Historically Black College and University/Minority Institution, Small Business Joint Venture, Consortium, Team Partnering, or Other than Small Business). Offerors should indicate if they would need to subcontract and, if so, for which tasks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This SSN is being issued solely for market research information and acquisition planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This SSN does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not

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accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not reimburse for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSN; all costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if one is issued. Therefore, interested parties are encouraged to participate in this SSN.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing SSN responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 U.S.C. 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. There is no bid package or solicitation. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made.

Attachments:

1. NIGC National Training Conference SOW