NESA TNDI 02-25 Lodging Conference Center

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service is seeking a contractor to provide lodging services for the Near East South Asia (NESA) Tunisian National Defense Institute (TNDI) Seminar 02-25. The solicitation (HQ003425QE046) requires a hotel in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area to accommodate approximately 46 USG-funded and 2 self-pay single hotel rooms from April 9-15, 2025, with check-out on April 16, 2025. Potential contractors must submit electronically by March 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with questions due by March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offers will be assessed first on price and then on technical capability, with two possible ratings: Acceptable or Unacceptable. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide specific company information including CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and tax identification number.

The contract is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participants. The hotel must be located in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, within 0.5 miles of the Pentagon and a metro station, and provide specific amenities including a U-shaped conference room configuration, AV equipment, high-speed internet, and meals that avoid pork and alcohol. The contract is classified under NAICS code 721110 for Hotels and Motels, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of V231 for lodging services. While a specific incumbent is not mentioned, the total award amount is indicated at $30,000,000, and the contract requires providing accommodation for 48 total rooms with comprehensive conference support services. Pricing must remain valid for 120 calendar days from the receipt of offers, and invoices will be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Acquisition Support Division.