Lodging for CGC Hamilton DDFY26
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 US Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) for lodging and laundry services for CGC Hamilton personnel during drydock repairs in North Charleston, SC. This market research aims to identify capable sources. Responses are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide temporary lodging and laundry services for 20 U.S. Coast Guard personnel assigned to the USCGC HAMILTON (WMSL-753) during its drydock period. Key services include:
- Lodging:
- 10 single occupancy and 10 double occupancy rooms.
- Located within a 25-mile radius of FLETC, N Charleston, SC, potentially split between a maximum of two locations.
- Rooms must have permanent beds and meet Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 standards, appearing on the Master List.
- Facilities must have a minimum three-star (Forbes/Mobil) or three-diamond (AAA) rating.
- Required amenities: on-premises full indoor laundry (24/7 access), on-premises or nearby workout facility, in-room internet, weekly maid service, daily trash removal, iron, full bath, microwave, refrigerator, personal safe.
- Secure room access via internal hallways with 24/7 manned lobby.
- Provision of 20 well-lighted, marked, and video-monitored parking spaces, with costs covered by the contractor.
- Laundry Services:
- Weekly wash & fold service for 20 members (estimated 10 lbs per member).
- Includes provision of mesh laundry bags with ID tags.
- Pick-up of soiled laundry from lodging and delivery of clean, folded laundry.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Period of Performance: Lodging and laundry services are estimated to commence May 27, 2026, and continue until August 18, 2026 (83 nights lodging, 84 days laundry). Dates are subject to modification.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research phase).
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a market research notice to determine the existence of sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements, pursuant to FAR Part 10. It does not obligate the Government to any further action.
Additional Notes
Respondents must ensure compliance with Public Law 101-391 (Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act) and adhere to specified rating standards. The contractor will be responsible for parking costs and coordinating laundry services with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Primary Point of Contact: Melissa Hyacinth, Melissa.N.Hyacinth@uscg.mil.