Annual Training Lodging for 373rd Military Intelligence Battalion
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Army Contracting Command New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the 373rd Military Intelligence Battalion, is soliciting quotes for annual training lodging accommodations. This requirement is for lodging-in-kind services within a 15-mile radius of 9720 McCall Road, JBLM, WA 98433. The procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers two distinct periods for the 373rd MI Battalion's FY26 annual training:
- CLIN 0001: May 31, 2026, through June 4, 2026 (4 nights).
- CLIN 0002: June 7, 2026, through June 11, 2026 (4 nights). Each CLIN requires 128 rooms, consisting of 3 single occupancy and 29 double occupancy rooms. Double occupancy rooms must feature two standalone beds.
Key lodging requirements include:
- Amenities: Television with cable, internet access, iron/ironing board, alarm clock.
- Financial: Room rates must not exceed GSA per diem rates. No incidental fees (movies, phone, laundry, room service) or parking expenses are to be charged to guests or the government.
- Facility Standards: FEMA Certification, minimum AAA Three Diamond rating or equivalent, interior room access with deadbolt/double locking, accessible parking in a low-crime area with security cameras or guards.
- Maintenance: Daily custodial services, non-smoking rooms, free of pests/mold, refrigerated air conditioning, and adequate heating with individual controls.
- Administrative: Contractor employees must be briefed on the local iWATCH program within 30 days of award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
- Quantities: Estimated; contractors will be paid for actual rooms provided.
- Place of Performance: Within a 15-mile radius of 9720 McCall Road, JBLM, WA 98433.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST (This deadline has passed).
- Quotes Due: May 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Contract Specialist Brianne Dodd (brianne.a.dodd.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Scott Dern (scott.r.dern.civ@army.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers must be responsive, responsible, and technically acceptable, meeting all minimum requirements outlined in the RFQ and SOW, including facility information, security/amenity assessment, and FEMA certification.
- Pricing: Must be submitted per CLIN with unit price and extended total. Offerors must quote on all CLINs; partial quotes are not accepted.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
This solicitation, W15QKN-26-Q-1BR5, includes Amendment 1, which provided answers to questions and an updated Statement of Work (SOW). The mileage requirement for lodging eligibility was increased from a 5-mile to a 15-mile radius.