MESF DRILL BERTHING
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 (USCG), specifically the Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-94), is soliciting quotes for temporary lodging services (berthing) for Reserve personnel at the USCG Port Security Unit 308 in Kiln, Mississippi. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. Quotes are due by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EASTERN Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of temporary lodging for U.S. Coast Guard Reserve personnel for drill berthing. Key requirements include providing a total of 325 rooms (25 single, 300 double occupancy) with an estimated 798 room nights, though room nights may fluctuate by up to 15% monthly. Specific room types and dates are detailed for February through August 2026. Facilities must meet the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, have a three-star rating (Mobile Travel Guide, AAA, or Cranley Rating Level six), accessible internal hallways with locked exterior doors, and a 24-hour manned front desk. All rooms must be non-smoking, and parking charges must be included in the price quote. The period of performance is February 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 70Z08426QDL940002 (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 12)
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EASTERN Time
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
- Applicable Wage Determination: Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5147 revision 28, dated 12/03/2025, is applicable for Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties in Mississippi.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical capability will be rated based on the offeror's ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and ability to meet them. Offerors must agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Payment will be via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) by the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center (FINCEN). The government is exempt from Federal, State of California, and local taxes. Room cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the day of stay. Personal credit cards are to be used for specific items listed in section 5.b of the SOW. The contractor shall not add additional room nights without Contracting Officer approval. The government will not pay for additional charges such as telephone, premium TV/movie service, or internet service. Invoicing is required once reservation stay or weekly, whichever is shorter. All questions must be submitted in writing to Robin.L.Mayfield2@uscg.mil by the quote due date.