NOAA NWSTC Hotel Rooms for students
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 U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable vendors for lodging and transportation services for students attending training at the National Weather Service Training Center (NWSTC) in Kansas City, MO. This notice is for market research, and a decision on set-aside will depend on responses. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
NOAA seeks a contractor to provide lodging and transportation services for an estimated 115 students at a time. Key requirements include:
- Lodging: Single-occupancy suites or comparable rooms (minimum 1 bedroom, sitting area, kitchen, 200 sq ft excluding bathroom).
- Location: Facility must be within 15 minutes' drive or 5 road miles of the NWSTC (7220 NW 101st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153).
- Capacity: Ability to accommodate 115 students in single-occupancy rooms simultaneously.
- Transportation: Provision of transportation services as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Five years, from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 721110 (Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels)
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined (will be based on market research responses).
- Response Due: Monday, June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a capability package, no more than 10 pages, in Adobe PDF format to dallas.thurston@noaa.gov. The package must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address.
- Socioeconomic category and business size for NAICS 721110.
- Documentation proving facility proximity to NWSTC.
- Documentation demonstrating capacity for 115 single-occupancy rooms.
- Documentation confirming suite/room type and availability.
- Documentation showing ability to meet transportation requirements.
- SAM Registration: Required for any potential award.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and a solicitation is not available at this time. This notice is for planning purposes only.