Solicitation N0018926RD004: DoN OGC Annual Training Symposium

Notice of Award

This document announces the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Definitive contract for the Department of the Navy (DON), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Annual Training Symposium. The contract was awarded to CRP Mark Center Hotel, LLC dba Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Hilton) on March 26, 2026, with a total value of $1,437,100.38, inclusive of options.

• Purpose: To provide services for an Annual Training Symposium.

• Attendees: Up to 600 in-person attendees.

• Event Timing: A four or five business-day event block to occur in April or May, excluding Federal Holiday weeks (e.g., Memorial Day).

• Location: Within the Washington D.C. area (including Maryland and Virginia), within 20 miles driving distance of the Pentagon.

• Solicitation Number: N0018926RD004

• Contract Award Number: N0018926CD006

• Competition: Conducted using full and open competition procedures.

• Quotes Received: 7

• Award Basis: Best Value Trade-off, considering non-price (past performance) and price factors.

• Contractor Past Performance: Rated "Substantial Confidence."

• Determination: Hilton was determined to represent the best value to the agency based on the solicitation's evaluation criteria.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide conference rooms and hotel lodging services for the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Annual Training Symposium.

• Provide hotel facilities capable of hosting up to 600 in-person attendees for a four or five-business-day event in April or May, avoiding Federal Holidays.
• The event must be located within the Washington D.C. area (including Maryland and Virginia), within 20 miles of the Pentagon, and accessible to major airports.
• Facilities must include a complete meeting package: lodging, a large general session space for 600, multiple breakout rooms (up to 12 simultaneous on the last day), parking, and audio-visual services.
• The contract includes a base year (2026) and four option years (2027-2030).

Property Requirements:

• AAA 3 Diamonds or higher, or comparable rating.
• Within 20 miles of the Pentagon.
• Parking: 15 reserved spots daily, plus parking for up to 400 vehicles nearby or via shuttle.
• Minimize public traffic in conference areas.
• Registration desk with secure storage.
• Private Mothers' Room (6 AM - 6 PM).
• Green Room/Office space (available from 6 AM first day).
• 12 skirted/skirtless display tables with chairs.

Symposium Requirements:

• Specific conference room configurations and capacities for each day (Sunday travel, Monday-Thursday/Friday sessions, Saturday travel).
• Ballroom setup for up to 600 attendees (classroom/theater seating) with stage, podium, microphones, and tables.
• Breakout rooms with varying capacities (200, 150, 125, 75, 50, 25 seats).
• Audio-Visual: Technicians, projectors, screens, spotlights, microphones (handheld, lavalier), laptops with Ethernet, wireless keyboards/mice, dedicated Wi-Fi for virtual meetings, and general attendee Wi-Fi.

Hotel Room Requirements:

• Approximately 1,150-1,400 room nights per event (individually billed at government per diem or lower rate).

• Room block open until 2 weeks before the conference.

• Rapid check-in/out, option for early check-in/late check-out.

• No resort fees; only room charge, incidental expenses, and taxes.

• Rooms must meet federal standards: single occupancy, 1-2 beds, private bath, non-smoking, adequate climate control/lighting, maid service, TV.

• Submit an After Action Report within 2 weeks of conference conclusion, detailing issues, workarounds, and lessons learned.

• Projected event dates: Monday-Thursday in April or May each year (potential 5th day on Friday).

• Location: Washington D.C. area (including MD and VA), within 20 miles of the Pentagon.

• Lodging to be provided at one location.

• Government per diem rate or Integrated Lodging Program rate (whichever is lower) for rooms.

• Rooms must be non-smoking and free from noise disturbances.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a compliance chart designed to help bidders assess their ability to meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an unspecified opportunity. It lists specific PWS references and requirement descriptions, with columns for bidders to indicate compliance and provide a brief explanation.

• Facility & Location Requirements: Includes criteria for facility ratings (AAA/Orbitz), proximity to the Pentagon, parking availability, and minimizing public traffic.
• General & Support Rooms: Details requirements for a 24-hour registration desk, a Mothers' Room, a Green Room/Office, and display tables.
• Conference & Breakout Rooms: Outlines room setup requirements, including availability for an optional fifth day and proximity of breakout rooms.
• Audio-Visual (A/V) Equipment: Specifies capabilities for video collaboration, stage equipment (spotlights, microphones), breakout room microphones, presenter laptops, dedicated Ethernet, and separate Wi-Fi networks for staff and attendees.
• Lodging Requirements: Covers blocking room nights, room rates (at or below per diem), and the absence of mandatory resort fees or penalties for unfilled rooms.

This chart is crucial for bidders to understand and document their proposed compliance with the PWS. It serves as a self-assessment tool and a basis for demonstrating how their proposed venue and services meet the government's specific needs. Bidders should use this to confirm their understanding of requirements related to facility, room amenities, A/V capabilities, and lodging, and to prepare detailed explanations of their compliance.

Other / Unclassified

This document outlines the Contract Administration Plan (CAP) for Fixed Price Contracts. It delineates the responsibilities of various government personnel involved in contract administration to ensure efficient processing.

• Procuring Contract Office (PCO): Handles pre-award duties (solicitation, negotiation, award), pre-award inquiries, FOIA requests, contract changes, and post-award conferences.
• Contract Administration Office (CAO): Manages responsibilities as specified in FAR 42.302 and DFARS 42.302, excluding areas assigned to others.
• Paying Office: Responsible for processing payments upon documented acceptance of invoices.
• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Serves as the primary interface with the contractor. Key duties include:
  • Technical Interface: Providing technical instructions, clarifications, and advice; acting as the point of contact for technical questions.
  • Contract Surveillance: Monitoring contractor performance, progress, and efficiency; identifying and reporting potential performance issues or schedule slippage to the PCO.
  • Invoice Review & Acceptance: Reviewing invoices, certificates of performance, and supporting documentation; accepting services or deliverables; coordinating final invoice submission.
  • Contract Modifications: Developing statements of work for changes and preparing independent government cost estimates.
  • Administrative Duties: Maintaining contract files, handling correspondence, and processing requests for changes.
  • Government Furnished Property: Ensuring timely provision and proper return/accounting of government property.
  • Security: Ensuring adherence to security requirements.
  • Standards of Conduct: Complying with agency standards.
  • Reporting: Preparing annual performance evaluations and final contract completion statements for the PCO, including CPARS reporting if applicable.
• Technical Assistant (TA): Assists the COR with routine administration and monitoring, but cannot issue technical direction or clarifications. Duties include identifying deficiencies, reviewing deliverables, assisting with performance reports, and reviewing invoices for COR recommendation.

This document clarifies the points of contact and administrative procedures for contract management. Bidders should understand that while the COR is the primary technical and performance interface, only the PCO or CAO has the authority to modify contract terms. Any perceived deviation or instruction outside the contract scope must be reported to the PCO in writing.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) designed to ensure the government effectively monitors contractor performance for services outlined in a Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This QASP details how the government will assess contractor performance. Bidders should review this to understand:

• Performance Standards: Key areas of evaluation include schedule adherence, deliverable quality and timeliness, and past performance (conformance to contract requirements, cooperation, customer satisfaction).
• Surveillance Methods: The government will use random/planned sampling, inspections, and validated customer complaints.
• Performance Measurement: Specific metrics and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) are defined for contractor quality control, contract deliverables, overall contract performance, and invoicing. For example, over 95% of deliverables must be timely and require no rework, and all performance elements must be rated 'Satisfactory' or higher for overall satisfactory contract performance.
• Incentives/Disincentives: Unsatisfactory performance, as reflected in annual reports (e.g., CPARS), may lead to contract termination, loss of future contracts, or non-exercise of options. The government may issue Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs) for non-compliant items, requiring contractor response and potential corrective action. Contractors are incentivized to provide quality work as defective work may need to be corrected at no additional cost.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Information Form" intended for offerors to provide details about their performance on previous contracts. It serves as a reference for the government to evaluate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work required by the solicitation.

• Offeror Information: Name of the company submitting the form.
• Contract Details: Contract number, identifier, customer name, and point of contact.
• Performance Period: Start and end dates of the contract.
• Financials: Total dollar amount received for the effort over the past five years, including annual estimated contract amounts and actual orders performed for ordering vehicles.
• Personnel: Average number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) performing per year.
• Work Performed: A detailed description of the work performed, emphasizing its relevance to the current solicitation.
• Quality/Problem Resolution: Description of any quality, delivery, or cost issues, corrective actions taken, and their effectiveness.
• Subcontractors: Information on subcontractors utilized, the extent of their work, and annual dollar values.

Offerors must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to provide a relevant past performance reference. The information submitted will be used by the government to assess the offeror's capabilities and experience, which is often a significant factor in the evaluation of proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to procure hotel training spaces and lodging services for the Department of the Navy (DoN), Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Annual Training Symposium. The resultant purchase order will be for commercial services.

• Hotel training spaces and lodging services.

• Services are specified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Specific requirements include:

  • Facility with AAA rating of 3 Diamonds or higher, or Orbitz.com rating of 3 Stars or higher.
  • Facility within 20 miles driving distance of the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.
  • Available shuttle/taxi service to DCA, BWI, or IAD airports.
  • Parking: 15 reserved/vouchered spots daily, plus general parking for up to 400 vehicles within 0.25 miles or via free shuttle.
  • Secure, 24-hour access registration desk.
  • Private, lockable Mothers' Room.
  • Green Room / Office.
  • 12 display tables in the foyer area.
  • Friday (option for 5th day): Conference Rooms all day, with same setup for 6 breakout rooms in close proximity to one another (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
  • Audio-Visual: Video Collaboration capability, stage spotlights, wireless handheld mics, wireless lavalier mics, laptops with specified connections, webcam, wireless clicker/keyboard/mouse, dedicated high-speed Ethernet, and password-protected Wi-Fi.
  • Lodging: Ability to block required rooms (1,150 room nights for 4-day event, 1,400 room nights for 5-day event) at a single location. Room rates at or below Government per diem rate. No mandatory resort fees or other fees beyond room, tax, and incidentals. No fees for unfilled rooms released back to the hotel at least 2 weeks before the conference.

• Intended to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Base period of performance: April to May 2026 (four to five day event).

• Four option periods.

• NAICS code: 721110 with a size standard of $40M.

• Quotations are due no later than 11 March 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

• Submit quotations electronically via email to christopher.j.obrien42.civ@us.navy.mil and matthew.r.forsythe.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Questions due no later than 05 March 2026 to the same email addresses.

• Quotes must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Non-Price Quote) and Volume II (Price Quote).

• Evaluation will be based on Non-Price (Past Performance) and Price, with non-price being more important.

• Quotes must include a "Minimum Requirements Compliance Chart" and "Past Performance Information Form."

• This procurement is being competed on the basis of full and open competition.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• System strips .zip files; do not send .zip files.

• Quotes must be complete and not altered; changes will render the quote nonresponsive.

• "Offer" and "Offeror" mean "Quote" and "Quoter" respectively.

• Pay attention to FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 regarding quote submissions.