INL/El Salvador: ILEA Residence Hall

SOL #: 191NLE26R0077Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
ACQUISITIONS - INL
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses (721310)

PSC

Facilities Operations Support Services (S216)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 1, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 14, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), through its ACQUISITIONS - INL office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (191NLE26R0077) for ILEA Residence Hall Services in El Salvador. This opportunity seeks comprehensive lodging services, including administration and management of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) residence hall, gymnasium, and pool deck, to support specialized training for foreign law enforcement officials. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type, with proposals evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offers are due by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary to administer and manage the ILEA residence hall, gymnasium, and pool deck, ensuring services meet at least three-star hotel standards. Key responsibilities include:

  • Daily housekeeping of occupied rooms and cleaning of common areas.
  • Operation of ILEA laundry facilities and provision of toiletries.
  • Preparation of an annual deep cleaning work plan.
  • Conducting guest satisfaction surveys (minimum 90% satisfaction required).
  • Maintaining a 24-hour convenience store and offering dry cleaning, tours, and transportation services.
  • Safeguarding government equipment and property. The place of performance is the ILEA Student Residence Hall facility in Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad.

Contract Details & Period of Performance

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Product Service Code: S216 (Facilities Operations Support Services)
  • NAICS Code: 721310 (Hotels, Motels, and Bed-and-Breakfast Inns)
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted
  • Period of Performance: One (1) base year (July 20, 2026 - December 31, 2026) and four (4) twelve-month option years (January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2030).

Submission Requirements & Evaluation

Proposals must include:

  • Volume I: Technical Proposal
  • Volume II: Past Performance
  • Volume III: Pricing (Excel format) Offerors must also submit a Quality Control Program (QCP) and a sample Annual Deep Cleaning Work Plan. National Police clearances are required for personnel at the time of proposal submission. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Performance will be evaluated against a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and a minimum 90% guest satisfaction rating.

Key Dates & Contacts

  • Solicitation Published: May 1, 2026
  • Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
  • Primary Contact: Gabrielle Gipson (GipsonGR@state.gov)
  • Secondary Contact: Courtney Wesely (WeselyCJ@state.gov)

Additional Information

Attachment A provides a list of ILEA courses scheduled for 2025, detailing course titles, dates, locations, participants, countries, and sponsor agencies, offering insight into the operational context. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions apply.

People

Points of Contact

Gabrielle GipsonPRIMARY
Courtney WeselySECONDARY

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