HOTEL ROOMS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF SLT #431
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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to HI Stafford Management, LLC. (Holiday Inn Express-Stafford) for hotel rooms to accommodate participants of SLT #431 in Stafford, VA. This requirement is for 40 single-occupancy rooms from March 22-28, 2026. While a sole source action, vendors who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by February 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 40 single-occupancy hotel rooms for students attending SLT #431. The lodging is needed for six nights, from March 22, 2026, to March 28, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Proximity to the DEA Training Academy (within 6.3 miles / approximately 16 minutes drive).
- Central location with access to restaurants within walking distance.
- The facility must be listed on the FEMA List of Approved Hotels and Motels for Federal Travelers.
- Accommodations must be within per diem rates, as students will receive partial per diem.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Estimated Value: Over $10,000, not exceeding $250,000
- Period of Performance: March 22-28, 2026
- NAICS Code: 721110 (Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels)
- Size Standard: $40,000,000
- Response Due: February 14, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This is a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 13, with the DEA intending to award to HI Stafford Management, LLC. However, vendors who believe they can meet the detailed requirements may submit a capability statement for consideration. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and an RFQ is not available. Submissions should be sent electronically to Lori.A.Love@dea.gov.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification is based on the unavailability of dorms at the DEA Office of Training Academy. Market research involved contacting three local vendors, with the Holiday Inn Express being the only one capable of accommodating the specific needs. The DEA anticipates rotating future procurements for similar services among various local vendors. A redacted version of the approved Sole Source Documentation is attached to the notice.