Service, Billeting and meals Leapfest 2016

The Department of the Army, RI Army National Guard, USPFO for Rhode Island intends to negotiate a Sole Source commercial service with supply with the University of Rhode Island to provide billeting and meals for the 2016 Leapfest Competition.  This proposed procurement is for billeting and meals that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.  This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.  However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than April 29, 2016, 10:00 a.m., EST.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the descretion of the Contracting Officer.  Point of Contact is Lori Ann Zolofra, Purchasing Agent.  Email: lori.a.zolofra.civ@mail.mil.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1:  Due to location of Leapfest, the lodging requirement needs to be within 10 mines of the Drop and Pickup zones for the Leapfest Competition.  URI is the only agency that can meet all requirements of the Army/DOD personnel, in one location, with overnight housing and meals in one package and that they can accommodate 260 beds for 10 nights and 935 beds for international personnel for 8 nights.