Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Lodging Program

SOL #: 19AQMM26R0167Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

VA

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

Household Furnishings (7210)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 4, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 (DOS), Bureau of Administration, Global Operations, is soliciting proposals for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Lodging Program. This multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract will provide temporary, fully furnished lodging and shuttle services in the Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area for DOS-sponsored personnel. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due July 08, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The program requires the provision of temporary, fully furnished lodging accommodations for DOS-sponsored personnel. This includes individuals assigned to training, transitioning to domestic assignments, receiving medical treatment, or under active evacuation orders from overseas posts. Key requirements include:

  • Providing suitable, safe, and amenity-rich lodging units (e.g., Wi-Fi, TV, kitchen, private bathrooms, non-smoking).
  • Offering shuttle transportation services between residential properties and training sites (e.g., National Foreign Affairs Training Center - NFATC) and potentially DOS Headquarters.
  • Adhering to a Quality Assurance Plan, providing customer service, hosting feedback sessions, and implementing environmental leadership practices.

Contract Details

  • Type: Multiple-Award IDIQ for commercial products and services.
  • Pricing: Firm-Fixed-Price or Fixed-Unit-Price.
  • Duration: One base year with four (4) one-year options, plus a potential six-month extension.
  • Minimum Value: $10,000.00.
  • Maximum Value: $200,000,000.00.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposals Due: July 08, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
  • Evaluation: Best Value Trade-off process.
  • Key Factors: Past Performance (most important), followed by Price/Cost. Technical Approach, Plan of Operation, Key Personnel, and Quality Assurance Plan are also considered.
  • Award: Will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

Additional Notes

Bidders should review Attachment A (Lodging Pricing Table) and Attachment B (PCS Lodging Pricing) for detailed pricing structures and estimated quantities. Attachment A indicates an estimated 231,000 room nights per year at a fixed unit price of $233.99 per room night for CLIN X001, with an estimated total value of $297,284,295.0 across all years for this CLIN. Shuttle services (CLIN X002) are listed with a fixed unit price of $0.0. The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses. The primary contact is Lesley A. Stewart at StewartLA@state.gov.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 4, 2026
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