Troop Lodging
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Massachusetts Air National Guard is seeking lodging services for its members during Regularly Scheduled Drills, specifically for those outside commuting distance. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), with quotes due by April 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for high-quality commercial lodging and associated support services for MA ANG personnel on Inactive Duty Training (IDT) status. Services include providing hotel/motel rooms with two beds per room, private bath, and hot/cold running water. Rooms must be located within a 20-mile radius of JBCC (158 Reilly St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542). Customary courtesies (e.g., dining, pool, fitness center) should be offered at no additional charge, and 24-hour check-in/check-out services are required. Facilities must comply with fire, health, safety, and sanitation regulations, maintain a guest security program, and meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) code.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 721110 (Small Business Size Standard: $40M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: April 20, 2026 – November 30, 2026
- Option Year 1: December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2027
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Award Timeline: Expected within 3-5 business days after submission deadline.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- High Quality Lodging: Examples include Margaritaville Cape Cod, Hampton Inn Buzzards Bay, and Iris Hotel Falmouth.
- Cancellation Policy: Government requires a cancellation policy allowing rooms to be held until 8 PM.
- Bidders: Only direct hotels are considered; third-party companies will not be accepted.
- Room Types: All attendees must be in the same hotel. Blended room mixes (e.g., king rooms, suites) are not acceptable as they would exhaust specific room number allotments.
- Incumbent: This is a new requirement with no incumbent.
- Tax Exemption: A Tax Exemption Certificate will be provided to the awarded vendor.
Submission & Evaluation
All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Quotes must be sent via email to SMSgt Andrew Perry at 102iw.msg.msc@us.af.mil by the deadline. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Brian Stutzman (102iw.msg.msc@us.af.mil, 508-968-4910).