A_02_2019_SOW_SB_Couples_-_Mod_1.pdf

Statement of Work Wisconsin Air National Guard (WIANG) Strong

Bonds Event 2019 Couples

1. SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide for all requirements for conference space, audio/visual, meals and lodging. This event will consist of multiple Strong Bonds events that will be presented on the dates below.

2. PURPOSE: To use Strong Bonds training for building resilient single airmen, married airmen, and airmen with families of WI ANG. The intent of the program is to offer a retreat style event at hotels or retreat centers in the specified areas of Wisconsin.

3. 2019 DATES:

a. January 17‐19

b. February 14‐16

c. March 14‐16

d. April 11‐13

e. August 8‐10

f. September 19‐21

4. ATTENDANCE: Depending on the set of dates, the number of attendees will range from 20‐

55 people per event.

5. PROPOSED LOCATATIONS

Green Lake, WI (within zip code 54941) Lake Geneva, WI (within zip code 53147) Downtown Milwaukee, WI (within zip code 53202‐53203) Madison, WI (within zip code 53703‐53704) Door County, WI (multiple zip codes) Elkhart Lake, WI (within zip code 53020)

6. REQUIREMENTS: Each of the events will require all of the following.

a. LODGING:

i. Number of nights for lodging per weekend: two (2) nights

ii. Number of rooms per night (max):

DATE

MAX # OF ROOMS

PER NIGHT

JAN 17‐19 10

FEB 14‐16 30

MAR 14‐16 10

APR 11‐13 30

AUG 8‐10 10

SEP 19‐21 30

iii. Quality Room Standards. The rooms will be occupied by 1 Airmen and their Family Member under this contract. Rooms can be single or double occupancy, individual/private sleeping rooms with private toilet and shower/tub facilities, hot and cold running water, room service on a daily basis, working electricity, color television with cable, clock, telephone, refrigerator, microwave, and Complimentary internet access. The room should be appropriately furnished. Please block rooms near conference space.

iv. The U.S. Government is responsible for contractual payments indicated in the schedule. The lodging rate for this event will not exceed the Government Lodging Per Diem rate for the specified area.

v. The US Government will not pay for telephone calls, mini‐bar, room service, in room internet (if not provided at no cost), room service, movie/game rentals, restaurant invoices, gift shop purchases, damages, hotel charges and etc. other than those specifically provided for in this contract. Charges not covered by the US Government should be resolved between the guests and the hotel. Incidentals will be paid by the member who booked the room and shall be billed to the individual’s personal credit card account which was provided during check‐in.

vi. The government is tax exempt and not required to pay tax on lodging or any other charges. The Contracting Office will provide the vendor with a tax exempt certificate.

vii. Onsite parking is required. Parking shall be free of charge for attendees.

viii. Complimentary late checkout should be authorized for members attending the Strong Bonds event. If late checkout is not available, contractor shall provide a lockable storage room for stowage of attendee baggage.

b. CONFERENCE SPACE:

i. Schedule (tentative):

Thursday ‐ 1:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm Friday ‐ 7:00 am ‐ 4:00 pm Saturday ‐ 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

ii. Meeting Room shall have natural day light, near restrooms, and be within a reasonable walking distance from all sleeping rooms, with tables arranged per advanced instruction.

iii. The hotel will provide 1 (one) on‐site conference rooms large enough to accommodate 20‐60 people per room with round tables and chairs depending on specified dates.

DATE

MAX # OF

ATTENDEES

JAN 17‐19 20

FEB 14‐16 60

MAR 14‐16 20

APR 11‐13 60

AUG 8‐10 20

SEP 19‐21 60

iv. A podium, AV Table, and registration table will be required in each room.

v. 1 resource table set up in the front of the room for materials and binders, 1 table in the back of the room for props.

vi. A water station and coffee will be supplied in the room throughout the day.

c. AUDIO / VISUAL:

i. Table for A/V equipment and power hookup.

ii. The Government will provide required A/V equipment and laptops that will be connected to power provided by the hotel for use.

iii. Wi‐Fi Internet availability for the event.

d . MEALS

i. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The hotel is responsible for providing meals during the event and must remain at or under the cost of the per diem rate to include all snacks and beverage breaks. The scheduled meals are prepared according to predetermined menus. The meal includes one beverage: non‐ alcoholic juice, soft drinks, or coffee. The designated Government Representative will identify individuals with dietary restrictions.

1. BREAKFAST. The hotel shall provide its standard buffet breakfast or menu selection at an appropriate facility on site as agreed to by the vendor and the designated Government Representative. The voucher or sign‐in system shall apply to authorized personnel; unauthorized charges shall be billed directly to the user. Vouchers to hotel breakfast are preferred.

2. LUNCH. The hotel shall provide its standard buffet luncheon or menu selection at an appropriate facility on site as agreed to by the vendor and the designated Government Representative. The voucher or sign‐ in system shall apply to authorized personnel; unauthorized charges shall be billed directly to the user. Lunch should consist of a main entree, side dishes, dessert, and a non‐alcoholic beverage (water, juice, soft drinks, tea/coffee) and be consistent with a value sufficient for a complete luncheon meal.

3. DINNER. The hotel shall provide its standard dinner buffet or menu selection at an appropriate facility on site as agreed to by the vendor and the designated Government. Vouchers to hotel or local restaurants are preferred. Dinner should consist of a main entree, side dishes, dessert, and a non‐alcoholic beverage (water, juice, soft drinks, tea and or coffee) and be consistent with a value sufficient for a complete dinner meal.

**NOTE: The U.S. Government is not responsible for paying for Alcoholic beverages.

ii. SCHEDULE (tentative) based on # of attendees per weekend:

Thursday ‐ Dinner Time: 1730 to 1900

Meal Choice: Buffet Friday – Breakfast

Time: 0700 to 0830 Meal Choice: Prefer vouchers for restaurant

Friday – Lunch Time: 1200 to 1300

Meal Choice: Buffet

Friday ‐ Dinner Time: Open

Meal Choice: Dinner or Meal Vouchers/Certificates to be used at restaurant(s) on property or local restaurants.

Saturday – Breakfast Time: 0700 to 0830

Meal Choice: Prefer vouchers for restaurant

DATE MAX # OF ATTENDEES

JAN 17‐19 20

FEB 14‐16 60

MAR 14‐16 20

APR 11‐13 60

AUG 8‐10 20

SEP 19‐21 60

iii. Break Time Snacks: The Strong Bonds Program does not allow funding for Snacks. It is at the discretion of the Hotel to include Snacks and/or Light Refreshments gratuitously as part of the contract package.

Break Times:

Friday – 1000 & 1400

iv. Special dietary considerations must be provided for by the hotel. The government representative will notify the hotel of any such considerations no less than three days prior to start of the event.

v. These numbers are for planning purposes. Final numbers will be given to the venue no later than 3 days prior to event. The Government WILL NOT PAY and is NOT LIABLE for any meals over the final number given to the hotel prior to the event.

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

a. Please include list of hotel amenities and restaurants on site and in the local area.

b. Contractor will not bill the government for vacant/unused rooms or food vouchers/certificates should unforeseen circumstances (such as military deployment or duty) cause some attendees to cancel.

c. The Government will provide a finalized number of personnel to assist the contractor in securing appropriate lodging, meeting space and meal services to be paid through this contract. This will be provided by the Government Representative no less than 7 days prior to the event.

d. The Government POC is not empowered to award, agree to, negotiate any agreement or sign any contract, contract modification or in any other way obligate the payment of money by the Government. The Government POC shall not take any action which may affect contract or delivery order schedules, funds or scope.

All contractual agreements, commitments or modifications which involve: price, quantity, quality, delivery schedules or other terms and conditions of the contract shall be made by the Contacting Officer only. Inspectors must be identified by you to the contracting officer in advance and may assist you with your duties in your absence.

e. The Government POC is not empowered to award, agree to, negotiate any agreement or sign any contract, contract modification or in any other way obligate the payment of money by the Government. The Government POC shall not take any action which may affect contract or delivery order schedules, funds or scope. All contractual agreements, commitments or modifications which involve: price, quantity, quality, delivery schedules or other terms and conditions of the contract shall be made by the Contacting Officer only. Inspectors must be identified by you to the contracting officer in advance and may assist you with your duties in your absence.

f. The Government POC shall be available to coordinate pre‐event details and shall be on site during the event. The Government POC will assist the Contracting Officer, acting as an inspector and monitoring Contractor’s performance.

g. FY2019 GSA Per Diem Rates for Wisconsin:

https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan‐book/per‐diem‐rates/per‐diem‐rates‐ lookup/?action=perdiems_report&state=WI&fiscal_year=2019&zip=&city=

8. INVOICING

Invoice must have all required information as described by the Contracting Officer.

Invoices will be submitted in a timely manner through Wide Area Work Flow https://wawf.eb.mil/ after each event.