PCS Lodging program
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 Department of State has issued a Special Notice regarding a Justification and Approval (J&A) to authorize a six-month extension of current task orders for the PCS Lodging program. This program provides temporary long-term housing and shuttle services for U.S. Department of State personnel. The extension is necessary to ensure uninterrupted services while a revised follow-on requirement is competed and awarded.
Scope of Work
The extension covers the continued provision of:
- Fully-furnished housing for long- and short-term stays for DOS personnel.
- Daily shuttle transportation services for DOS personnel between residences and training sites, and to/from DOS Headquarters.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Extension Duration: Six (6) months, utilizing the Option to Extend Services clause (FAR 52.217-8).
- Affected Task Orders: 19AQMM24F0667 (Madison Hospitality Services, LLC), 19AQMM24F0674 (Interim Homes, Inc.), and 19AQMM24F0670 (Executive Apartment Inc.).
- Published Date: February 26, 2026.
Eligibility / Justification
- The justification for this extension is based on FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency).
- The original Request for Proposal (RFP) was cancelled to revise the Statement of Work (SOW), removing amenities no longer required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Vendors holding the affected task orders will be given the opportunity to submit a proposal for a new percentage discount off the GSA per diem rate for the extension period.
- This proposed discount will be evaluated prior to a contract modification.
- The government will evaluate the percentage discount, historical pricing, and comparison to similar services to ensure fair and reasonable rates.
Additional Notes
Task orders are approaching their ceiling amounts and will require ceiling increases. Market research was conducted on non-conventional housing providers, GSA long-term lodging, and local market lease offerings. The extension aims to maintain stable lodging arrangements and allow for a comprehensive review and adjustment of contract specifications for the next contract cycle, targeting improved value and cost savings.