Chincoteague NWR Lodging (32 rooms for 92 nights)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for lodging services to support an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program involving Air National Guard construction personnel. The procurement seeks 32 lodging rooms for a period of 80 nights from April 14, 2025, to July 3, 2025, located within a 30-minute commute of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. The solicitation (140F0S25Q0015) is a full and open competition with a firm fixed-price contract anticipated. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical acceptability, fair and reasonable pricing, and past performance as assessed through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a comprehensive quote package including a cover letter, capability statement questionnaire, completed Standard Form 18, and pricing information. Quotes are due by March 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

The solicitation does not have a specific small business set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified businesses in the Hotels and Motels (NAICS 721110) category. The lodging facility must accommodate 195 Air National Guard Airmen from construction units across seven states, with personnel working in rotational two-week schedules. The total room-nights calculation is 2,560 (32 rooms x 80 nights), with each group staying approximately two weeks. Payment terms indicate the government will process payment every two weeks after each group departs. The place of performance is near Chincoteague Island, Virginia, specifically within 30 minutes of 8231 Beach Road. Key points of contact for the solicitation are Joni Dutcher (Contract Specialist) and Kelly Harshbarger (Technical Point of Contact). While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will cover lodging for the entire 80-night period for the military construction team.