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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 09, 2023 SAM #7744
SOLICITATION NOTICE

X -- The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 2023 Conference

Notice Date

2/7/2023 7:21:16 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

721110 — Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
 

Contracting Office

CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN WASHINGTON DC 20202 USA
 

ZIP Code

20202
 

Solicitation Number

HBCU-EMAP2023-Q-01
 

Response Due

2/27/2023 7:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

03/14/2023
 

Point of Contact

Gary L. Weaver, Contracting Officer, Phone: 202-302-8907
 

E-Mail Address

Gary.Weaver@ed.gov
(Gary.Weaver@ed.gov)
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.� The solicitation for commercial services is being conducted under FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.� Solicitation HBCU-EMAP2023-Q-01 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).� The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01.� The NAICS Code is 721110, Hotels (Not Casino) and Motels, and small business size standard is $40M. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has a requirement to obtain meeting space and hotel guest room accommodations for a conference hosted by The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in September 2023.� The preferred program dates are September 17-21, 2023. AREA OF CONSIDERATION:� �Downtown Washington, DC, Bethesda, Downtown Baltimore, and 10 miles from Baltimore Washington International airport, Potomac, Maryland, and hotels within 10 miles of the Reagan National Airport Metro Station.� OVERALL REQUIREMENTS: Large hotels in the vicinities mentioned above that can offer 500 or more sleeping rooms on peak nights, plus meeting space that can accommodate a minimum of 1000 attendees in rounds, and 6-8 break-out rooms accommodating a minimum of 100 in theater seating per room, will be considered.� We prefer to have the lodging and conference rooms at the same location.� However, we will consider proposals with partnering arrangements with sites within one city block or 5-minute walk. The Department�s preference is that all lodging and meeting space be in one location. DATES:� Hotel shall be able to accommodate the schedule above in September 2023.� Preferred dates:� September 17-21, 2023. �The Department will not accept the dates that conflict with Congressional Black Caucus events during the month of September, which may negatively impact attendee participation at the HBCU event.� The entity selected to receive an offer from ED is required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the purchase order.� SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.� Quoters shall include their SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number in their quote.� If the quoter does not have a UEI , it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The quoter should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the UEI.� The quoter selected for an offer from the Department will need to provide Offeror Representations and Certifications prior to any award. All interested, responsible sources may submit a quote directly to the U.S. Department of Education.� Any quote from a source other than the hotel or lodging venue itself must include written evidence that the quoter is currently authorized to submit binding quotes on behalf of the venue whose accommodations and/or facility are being offered.� Evidence shall include a signed agreement between the vendor and the quoter.� Quotes that fail to provide such evidence shall be deemed technically unacceptable and will not be considered for award.� See additional subcontract-related requirements and instructions below. CLARIFICATION QUESTIONS: Submit all clarification questions concerning this solicitation in writing via E-Mail to Anya Hook at anya.hook@ed.gov and Gary Weaver at Gary.Weaver@ed.gov.� ED will accept clarification questions until 12:00 pm EST, February 14, 2023. �After this date ED does not guarantee that a response will be given. QUOTE DUE DATE: Quotes are due by 10:00 am EST, Monday, February 27, 2023, to Gary Weaver, Contracting Officer, at Gary.Weaver@ed.gov. �The Department will make an award decision as soon as possible after the quote due date so that a room block, space, etc. can be locked in. PLEASE SEE THE FULL RFQ, INCLUDING TWO APPENDICES, UPLOADED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS, BASIS FOR AWARD, AND COMPLETE QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/73fc3e4a8dbd411ca98cff52626a7aca/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Washington, DC 20202, USA

Zip Code: 20202

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06584469-F 20230209/230207230108 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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