Groton Lodging

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking single-occupancy lodging near Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with specific requirements for residential units, including a minimum 400 square foot living area, full kitchen, separate bedroom, and specified amenities like a 50" TV and high-speed internet. Interested parties must submit capability information via email to Contract Specialist Alyssa Cress by March 15, 2025, which is 15 calendar days from the notice's publication date. All further information requests must be submitted in writing, with telephone inquiries not being accepted. The government conducted preliminary market research under Notice ID N3904025PSE2936 and will incorporate provisions and clauses from FAR and DFARS change notices.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, focused on procuring lodging across three distinct blocks with varying room requirements: 194 rooms from August 15, 2025 to October 1, 2025; 387 rooms from October 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026; and 159 rooms from April 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026. Lodging properties must be located within 15 miles of the submarine base, with units priced at or below the government per diem rate for Groton, CT. The properties must provide 24-hour emergency contact, monthly housekeeping, weekly linen service, secure parking, and be situated within 4 miles of grocery stores and restaurants. All units will require site inspection approval and must meet specific fire safety standards, including hard-wired smoke detectors and sprinkler systems for buildings over three stories. The lodging units will be tax-exempt and must comply with all specified government requirements.