This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Connecticut National Guard, is seeking to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with hotel vendors that are located within ten (10) miles of the Middletown Armed Forces Reserve Center, 375 SMITH STREET, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 to provide lodging accommodations for eligible CTNG members attending Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekends and Re-scheduled Unit Training Assemblies (SUTA).

The solicitation number is W91ZRS-20-Q-A008 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06.  This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business IAW FAR 19.502-2(a).  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 721110 and the small business size standard is $35 million.

All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/  SAM registrations must indicate that their online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) are small business.  All responsive vendors must ensure their certifications are complete and reflect in their SAM profile; complete your registration: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.  Unresponsive vendors will not be considered.

It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.  All prospective offerors interested in submitting a quote must have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.  The Government intends to establish multiple BPAs as a result of this solicitation.  This opportunity is not open to third-party contractors, it is open to hotels only. Additionally, prospective vendors should consider the Government per diem rate when submitting their proposals.

The lodging requirement consists of establishing BPAs, for a period of five (5) years from date of award, to hotels in the local area via issuance of BPA Call Orders that will be competed among the local BPA vendors.

Please note that a BPA is not a contract.  A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available and thus eliminate the need for repetitive costly re-procurements.  There is no minimum or maximum guaranteed quantity.  All BPA Call Orders must be acknowledged by the selected vendor in order to be retained on the BPA calling list.  The Government does not intend to pay for any information under this notice.