SOURCES SOUGHT
X -- Yellow Ribbon Event March 2016
- Notice Date
- 10/27/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 721110
— Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Florida, 189 Marine Street, St. Augustine, Florida, 32085-1008
- ZIP Code
- 32085-1008
- Solicitation Number
- W911YN-16-T-0006
- Archive Date
- 11/17/2015
- Point of Contact
- Marcos A. Torres, Phone: 9048230551
- E-Mail Address
-
marcos.a.torres.mil@mail.mil
(marcos.a.torres.mil@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement, a market survey for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. There is no bid package or solicitation. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought/market research notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. The execution of this project is subject to availability of Federal Funds. The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Florida (USPFO-FL) Purchasing and Contracting (P&C) is seeking qualified and interested parties with a first priority on U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), HUBZone, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with capability to perform as the prime contractor and second priority to Small Business firms, sources with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform as Prime contractor on proposed future requirements for Florida National Guard Yellow Ribbon events. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 721110 with a small business size standard of $32,500,000. The Government will use responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT announcement to make appropriate acquisition decisions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 19. The Florida Army National Guard requires the following items: Location: Miami-FT Lauderdale, Florida CLIN 0001 Lodging Requirements: Room price must not exceed government per diem rate and will be inclusive of any surcharges. 1. Approximately 250 rooms for Saturday, 12 March 2016 2. Lodging Location needs to have a Family friendly environment that will allow our Families Members that had to travel a long distance to relax before they begin the event on Sunday: a. An all-inclusive recreational resort setting. b. If a secondary hotel is needed for additional lodging, secondary hotel must be within walking distance of primary hotel site/conference facility, not to exceed distance of two-three blocks. c. Pool and Daily fitness center d. Available self-Parking for all attendees within walking distance from hotel registration. 3. All rooms to have basic amenities a. Iron b. Ironing Board c. Hairdryer 4. Rooms must be double occupancy, individual/private sleeping rooms with toilet and shower/tub facilities, per room. 5. Guests will make reservations directly with the hotel reservation system under a group reservation code. 6. The deadline for reserving rooms under the reservation code is forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Any rooms not reserved by this deadline shall be released from the block and made available for sale to the general public. 7. Cancellation of a reservation must be made twenty-four (24) hours prior to scheduled arrival date. The contractor shall attempt to "sell" any rooms not properly cancelled. If rooms reserved under the block are unable to be "sold", the contractor may invoice the government for those rooms. 8. The federal government will pay for the rooms used by authorized personnel. All incidental expenses, such as room service, telephone calls, movie and game rentals, restaurant invoices, etc., are the responsibility of the individual attendee, and shall be billed to the individual's personal credit card account or deducted from cash provided during check-in. NOTE: If cash or credit card is not available, incidental services shall be blocked for use in the room. Conference Space Fees/Requirements : The location of the General Session and Resource Provider's space will be adjoining to allow for an uninterrupted transition between activities. 1. One meeting room for General Session to hold 100 people in rounds/banquet style seating. Tables set with box of tissues, pens, and pads; Water pitchers and glasses. The adult buffet lunch is to be served in this location to include foyer. 2. Two private counseling rooms that are secluded from all other event rooms to accommodate up to 5 people, in a private setting. -Comfortable/cozy set-up with table and 5 chairs and/or couch or similar set-up. 3. two to three rooms to be used as childcare space, to include water stations - (number of rooms or space size may be negotiated to accommodate capacity of 20 children). Children's meals to be served in this location. 4. 1 Large room set up as "Information Fair" for resource providers; to include water stations; 25 Six (6) foot tables; include skirting and table cloths; two (2) chairs at each table & small trash can. 5. Each meeting space room shall have the ability for individual PA system. 6. Registration/check-in area - Office with six 4' foot tables with 12 chairs & 2 trash cans with rope stanchions - Available Friday evening 3pm until - and all day Saturday. A hardwired internet line will be needed as well. CLIN 0002 Conference Space Fees/Requirements: The location of the General Session and Resource Provider's space will be adjoining to allow for an uninterrupted transition between activities. 1. 1 meeting room for General Session to hold 1200 people in rounds/banquet style seating. Tables set with box of tissues, pens, and pads; Water pitchers and glasses. Adult lunch to be served in this location. 2. 2 Private Counseling Rooms that are secluded from all other event rooms to accommodate up to 5 people, in a private setting. -Comfortable/cozy set-up with table and 5 chairs and/or couch or similar set-up. 3. 3 rooms to be used as childcare space, to include water stations - (number of rooms or space size may be negotiated to accommodate capacity of 300 children). Children's meals to be served in this location. 4. 1 Large room or area set up as "Information Fair" for resource providers; to include water stations; 25-30 Six (6) foot tables; include skirting and table cloths; two (2) chairs at each table & small trash can. 5. Each meeting space room shall have the ability for individual PA system. 6. Registration/check-in area - counter space or six (6) six (6) foot tables with 12 chairs & 2 trash cans with rope stanchions - Available Saturday evening 5pm until - and all day Sunday.CLIN 0002 Daycare Space Requirements: Must be located within easy access distance to restrooms for child care supervision/escort. 1. 3-5 six Foot Tables in each room (no table cloths) 2 3-5 round tables with 6 chairs in each room 3. 3-5 complete cribs for infant room CLIN 0003 Audio/Visual Requirements: 1. 1 Podium 2. 1 stage - 8X8 in General Session; access on and off stage on two sides. 3. Individual house sound in each meeting room space for presentations. 4. FLARNG may use its own audio visual equipment and have the ability to patch into House Sound System and existing electrical outlets with no hotel usage or patch fees. CLIN 0004 Lunch Requirements (Saturday only): (Lunch must be within Local Government Per Diem Rate.) March 13, 2016 1. Adult Lunch - 1200 buffet lunches of either: a) Hot meal to include two meat selections; salad; potato or rice; assortment of desserts; sodas; bottled water and iced tea or b) assortment of deli meats; assortment of cheeses; assorted buns/breads; assortment of sandwich condiments; potato chips; pasta salad; assortment of desserts; sodas; bottled water and iced tea 2. Children's Lunch - 300 boxed lunches finger sandwiches to include deli meats; vegetable tray (carrots & celery); potato chips; fruit, cookies (no nuts); 2% milk and fruit punch. Total lunches (Adult + Children): 1500 CLIN 0004 Additional Requirements: 1. Staff office available for the arrival of staff on Saturday at 12pm, with house phone with external line connectivity and one (1) high speed internet connection - secure storage space with 3 keys. 2. Convention space pre-function set up 12 hrs prior to event; FLARNG POC / Staff walk through (review) with convention staff to allow for changes if necessary. 3. Overnight parking will be inclusive in overnight hotel room rates or fee must be waived. 4. Daily parking fee will be waived for attendees, providers, and staff. 5. All tables i.e. registration and display tables shall be inclusive. 6. Per-diem rates are available three (3) days before and after event and additional guest room accommodation will not be posted to the FLARNG master account. 7. Hotel will not be undergoing renovations during conference dates. 8. Room numbers are an estimate; final numbers will be provided 72 hrs prior to event. Other: Contractor shall provide the following miscellaneous items throughout the entire conference period: 1. The contractor agrees to allow the government to provide child care services for the Soldiers' families by separate contract in the child care areas. 2. Contractor shall provide a single point of contact prior to each event for obtaining menus, finalizing meal counts, etc. In addition, contractor shall provide an on-site point of contact during each event. This individual shall have the authority to bind the contractor should changes be required by the contracting officer. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, and if the Government still plans to proceed with the procurement, a solicitation announcement will be published on FedBizOpps. Responses to this sources sought notice are NOT adequate responses to any future solicitation announcement. All interested offers will have to respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought notice. Your response to this sources sought announcement must be received by 2:00pm 3 Nov 2015. Mailed responses: (US Postal Service) to USPFO for Florida, PO Box 1008, St. Augustine, FL 32085-1008; (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc) to USPFO for Florida, 189 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Envelopes should be clearly marked SOURCES SOUGHT FOR YELLOW RIBBON, ATTN: SFC Marcos Torres, DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM. Hand delivered responses should be turned in at Street Address. You may email your response to marcos.a.torres.mil@mail.mil. Facsimile responses will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Miami or FT Lauderdale Hotel Location, Miami, Florida, United States
- Record
- SN03930944-W 20151029/151027234208-52ca36fe66d5d236940a97eaf6db7b6c (fbodaily.com)
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