Groton Lodging

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking single occupancy lodging for personnel at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The contract opportunity, posted on February 28, 2025, involves procuring residential units that meet specific requirements including minimum 400 square feet of living space, full kitchen amenities, high-speed internet, and comprehensive furnishings. Interested parties must submit their capability information via email to Contract Specialist Alyssa Cress by March 15, 2025, with all requests for information required to be submitted in writing. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and will incorporate provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through FAC 2025-03 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-0117. Potential contractors must carefully review all applicable clauses available on the specified government acquisition websites.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business vendors capable of providing lodging services. The procurement involves three distinct lodging blocks with varying room quantities: Block 1 requires 194 rooms from August 15 to October 1, 2025; Block 2 requires 387 rooms from October 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026; and Block 3 requires 159 rooms from April 1 to July 1, 2026. Properties must be located within 15 miles of the submarine base, within 4 miles of grocery stores and restaurants, and must meet specific standards including CDC cleaning protocols and secure premises. All lodging units must be priced at or below the government per diem rate for Groton, Connecticut, and be tax-exempt and all-inclusive. The contract will require properties to undergo a site inspection and approval process before being accepted for use, ensuring they meet all specified governmental requirements for employee accommodations.