V231--SLC Off-Site Veteran Lodging

SOL #: 36C25926R0025Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States

Place of Performance

Salt Lake City, Utah

NAICS

All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

PSC

Lodging Hotel/Motel (V231)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 12, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 10, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 10, 2026, 9:00 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 Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 19, is soliciting proposals for SLC Off-Site Veteran Lodging services in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The purpose is to provide off-site accommodations and related services for Veterans requiring lodging near the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (VASLCHCS). Quotes are due by February 10, 2026, at 16:00 MT.

Purpose & Scope of Work

The contractor will act as a broker to locate and secure hotel/lodging facilities for eligible Veterans. Facilities must be 3-diamond/3-star rated or higher, located within 10 miles of VASLCHCS, and provide a minimum of 35 rooms per day (including 5 ADA-compliant rooms). Rooms must be non-smoking, fully furnished with two permanent standard beds, and available Sundays through Fridays. Key services include providing shuttle transportation to and from the VA Medical Center and the airport, monitoring hotel compliance with health and safety regulations, and serving as the single point of contact for issues. Pet-friendly accommodations are required, with Veterans responsible for associated fees (except for certified service dogs). No 'Blackout Dates' or seasonal rate changes are permitted.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ
  • Period of Performance: A 5-year ordering period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a potential 6-month extension.
  • Minimum Guarantee: 200 EA
  • NAICS Code: 561599 (All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services) with a size standard of $32.5 Million.
  • Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). SDVOSB status must be verified in the SBA Small Business Certification (SBS) database at the time of quote submission and award.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quote Submission Deadline: February 10, 2026, at 16:00 MT.
  • Submission Method: Email only to danielle.kramer@va.gov (4MB email limit).
  • Required Submissions: Quotes must be submitted in four volumes: Technical Capability, Price, Past Performance, and the mandatory VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance.
  • Evaluation Factors: Technical capability/quality, Price, and Past Performance. Award will be made on an "All or Nothing" basis to the most advantageous offer.
  • Subcontracting Limitations: Offerors must certify compliance with VAAR 852.219-75, ensuring that for services, no more than 50% of the contract amount is paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. The hotel facilities themselves do not need to be SDVOSB certified. Past performance of hotel facilities cannot be used in place of the contractor's past performance.

Additional Notes

The incumbent contract is BPA 36C25920A0018, awarded to BLUEWATER MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, with requirements not materially different. The contractor is responsible for paying lodging facilities and submitting invoices to the VA within the first 10 days of the following month, paid in arrears.

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Points of Contact

Danielle KramerContracting OfficerPRIMARY

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