Near East South Asia Center (NESA) for Strategic Studies (EF 0426) Lodging Support Services
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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 Defense, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), is soliciting quotes for Lodging Support Services for the Near East South Asia Center (NESA) for Strategic Studies' Executive Forum (EF0426). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The services are required in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area from July 31 to August 7, 2026. Quotes are due May 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide lodging accommodations for approximately 26 USG-funded individuals and facilitate 10 self-pay rooms. Services include single rooms equipped with a workspace, free high-speed internet, refrigerator, microwave, and secure safe. A hot breakfast buffet (excluding pork and alcohol, with chicken as a substitute for pork) must be included in the room rate. The hotel must have an in-house full-service restaurant, with three additional full-service restaurants located within 0.5 miles. The facility must be ADA compliant, offer a public area for group meetings (up to 10 participants), and on-site laundry. The location must be within 0.5 miles of the Pentagon and 0.7 miles of an in-service metro station, or provide shuttle service.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
- NAICS Code: 721110 - Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: July 31, 2026 – August 7, 2026, with a late check-out option on August 8, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
- Financials: The government holds no financial liability for self-pay rooms; the hotel must confirm availability and hold these rooms at a group rate until one week prior to arrival.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Lionel Johnson (lionel.johnson2.ctr@mail.mil) and Courtney Applewhite (courtney.s.applewhite.civ@mail.mil).
- Required Information: Offerors must provide discount percentages, related fees, tax exemptions, and comprehensive company details including Cage Code, UEI Number, Tax ID, Business Size, NAICS Code, and FSC Code.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Price. Award will be made to the Offeror submitting the best value proposal, provided quotes are technically acceptable.
- Conditions: Offerors must hold prices for 120 calendar days from the receipt date and be actively registered in www.SAM.gov. Invoices will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Lionel Johnson (lionel.johnson2.ctr@mail.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Courtney Applewhite (courtney.s.applewhite.civ@mail.mil)