PSU 309 PORT CLINTON, OH BERTHING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) is soliciting proposals for temporary lodging services for its Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 personnel in Port Clinton, OH. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide temporary berthing for U.S. Coast Guard Reserve personnel in Port Clinton, Ohio, during specific periods in July 2026. The requirement is for a total of 217 nights across 52 rooms, primarily double occupancy. Key performance periods include:
- July 10-11, 2026 (1 night, 21 Double Occupancy Rooms)
- July 11-18, 2026 (7 nights, 10 Double Occupancy Rooms)
- July 18-24, 2026 (6 nights, 21 Double Occupancy Rooms)
Lodging facilities must be located within 20 miles of USCG Port Security Unit 309, Erie Industrial Park, Bldg. 360, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Facilities must meet the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 and minimally achieve a Three Diamonds rating from AAA or equivalent. Rooms must be non-smoking, accessible via internal hallways with locked exterior doors, and the facility lobby must be staffed 24/7. Multiple hotels may be used if they collectively meet standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 70Z08426QDL940006
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 721110 (Lodging) with a $40 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: July 10, 2026 – July 24, 2026
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, 8:00 AM Pacific Time
- Proposals Due: April 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on the lowest price for an item that meets or exceeds specifications. Offers must include:
- Solicitation number
- Specifications being offered
- Nightly Rates per night & Total Proposed Amount
- Point of contact name, telephone number, and address
- Company UEI Number
Proposals must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Terry Craft at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil.
Additional Notes
This is a new requirement with no incumbent. Compliance with GSA lodging per diem rates for Port Clinton, OH, is mandatory; rates above per diem will not be considered. The Government is exempt from taxes and will not pay for ancillary services (e.g., internet, room service). Cancellations are accepted 48 hours prior to check-in. The lodging search distance was expanded from 15 to 20 miles via Amendment 3.