Question and Answer Clarification for Solicitation- W50S6T25QA011.pdf
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- Lodging to Support Training, May2025-Apr2026 Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- W50S6T25QA011
- Issued by
- Department of the Army National Guard
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This is a Question and Answer clarification document for solicitation W50S6T25QA011 regarding lodging services for the Fresno 144 FW Air National Guard base located at 5323 E McKinley Ave, Fresno CA 93727.
The Q&A provides key details about the lodging requirements: stays will vary between one and two nights, with approximately half being two-night stays; historically used properties include Best Western, Marriott, and Hilton that have passed security assessments; third-party travel management companies may participate; complimentary breakfast is not required but free parking is mandatory; double occupancy rooms must have two conventional beds; properties must be within 10 miles of the base; multiple hotels may be used though one SAM entity is preferred per quoter. The current incumbent contracts are W50S6T24PA017, W50S6T24PA018, and W50S6T24PA019. The document also clarifies that hotels cannot maintain guest credit cards for incidentals, tax exemption forms must be handled between management companies and hotels, and the Lodging Force application is only for room listings while invoicing must be done through WAWF.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS (Specifications) Lodging May2025-April2026-V2.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - W50S6T25QA011.pdf | ||
| Schedule of Items 25QA011 RFQ.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Question and Answer Clarification for Solicitation: W50S6T25QA011
1. What is the street address for the Fresno 144 FW Air National Guard base?
5323 E McKinley Ave, Fresno CA 93727.
2. It’s unclear how long the duration of the stay is for each room. Are these single night stays?
The duration can vary. Approximately over half may be for two-night stays well others are one-night stays.
3. Is there a preferred location that your organization has used in the past or preferred amenities needed?
Historically properties that have passed the security assessment and provided competitive rates have been from Best Western, Marriott properties, and Hilton properties.
4. Are third-party travel management companies allowed to respond to this solicitation?
Yes, third party companies are allowed to participate.
5. Is complimentary breakfast required?
Not required per the PWS specifications.
6. Will this requirement be awarded to one vendor or multiple vendors?
The solicitation states we have the option to award one award or multiple awards.
7. Are we able to split these guests between more than one hotel?
Yes, multiple locations may be used though one SAM entity is desired per quoter.
8. Is this a new solicitation or is there a current awardee? If there is a current awardee, what is the award number?
2024 award numbers are; W50S6T24PA017, W50S6T24PA018, W50S6T24PA019.
9. Will the hotel be allowed to maintain guests' credit cards on file for incidental charges and damages?
No.
10. Will a tax-exempt form be provided?
No. Each management company must work with the sub-contracted hotel(s) to determine if tax-exemption applies per their sub-contract and determine with sub-contracted hotel(s) what forms are required. If a government signature is required on the tax-exemption form, the Government Contracting Officer can provide a single form to confirm all rooms will be for military members n duty.
11. In the event parking is not complimentary, will parking vouchers be added to the Purchase Order or will guests pay for this separately?
Free parking must be provided to be considered for award per the PWS specifications.
12. Is there any flexibility with using pullout beds in place of doubles?
No. Double occupancy rooms must have two conventional beds.
13. Is there flexibility in assigning rooms outside the 10-mile radius if no suitable properties are available within the area?
No. Suitable properties have historically been available less than 10 miles away since the inception of this lodging program.
14. How does the Lodging Force application integrate with WAWF for invoicing purposes?
The Lodging Force application does not interact with WAWF. The Lodging Force application only aids in producing a room and property listing. An awarded vendor must process invoices in WAWF for payment.
15. Will training or access credentials for the Lodging Force application be provided to contractors?
No. The Government Lodging Representative will brief awarded contractors regarding the Lodging Force application to aid with room listing reservation requests.
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