Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER)

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting a single Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) to be held at a 4-Star rated (or higher) venue within 10 miles of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The contractor must provide comprehensive lodging and food services for a three-day, two-night retreat accommodating 20 military couples plus three CREDO staff members (23 guest rooms, 43 total individuals) during the primary performance window of March 27-29, 2026, with alternate dates available May 1-3, 2026. Key requirements include securing facility reservation no later than 30 business days prior to arrival, providing five meals (Day 1 dinner and Days 2-3 breakfasts and lunches as hot buffets), offering three snack sessions with healthy and sweet options, continuous beverage service during training, and $50 per person dinner vouchers redeemable at 4- or 5-star restaurants. Evaluation will be conducted on a technical acceptability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) basis and price, with award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer under FAR 13.106-3, unless past performance information indicates otherwise. Quotations are due by March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time via email to Marvin Branch and Carlton Walton; questions regarding solicitation clarification must be submitted by 10:00 AM EST on February 26, 2026, and submissions must include a two-volume response with technical information limited to five pages and pricing information with no page limit.

This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business, specifically Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns that are Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) eligible. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract is issued on a firm-fixed-price basis with no budget range disclosed, though pricing should reflect actual bedrooms and food provided with detailed cost breakdowns submitted at invoice. The facility must accommodate 23 vehicles with complimentary parking, comply with ADA requirements and the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act, and maintain on-site 24-hour staff with training and private dining rooms each seating at least 43 participants. The contractor must submit a Banquet Event Order five business days before the retreat for approval, and the Government reserves the right to cancel or reschedule at no additional cost with 15 business days' notice. Performance of services will occur in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with final payment processed via DFAS Electronic Funds Transfer through the WAWF System.