ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

USNS FRANK CABLE CIVMAR LODGING- GUAM

DEPT OF DEFENSE N3220526Q7004
Response Deadline
Oct 24, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking quotes from qualified small businesses to provide extended-stay hotel lodging services for Civilian Mariners (CIVMARs) in Guam. The procurement requires a total of 3,008 room-nights from November 1, 2025, to March 10, 2026, with the option for eight additional 10-day extensions, necessitating accommodations that meet AAA "3-Diamond" standards or higher, including specific amenities and safety features. This lodging service is crucial for supporting the operational needs of the USNS FRANK CABLE personnel during their deployment. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by October 24, 2025, at 08:00 AM Norfolk local time, and can direct inquiries to Samantha T. Frederick at samantha.t.frederick.civ@us.navy.mil or Alvinia Jenkins at ALVINIA.R.JENKINS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
721110
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
PSC Code
V231
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL

Solicitation Documents

10 Files
PWS FOR USNS FRANK CABLE GUAM.docx
Word25 KBOct 17, 2025
AI Summary
This government Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks bids for CIVMAR lodging in Guam, requiring 3,008 hotel room-nights from November 1, 2025, to March 10, 2026, with potential extensions for up to eight additional 10-day options. The solicitation outlines stringent requirements for hotel facilities, including individual rooms with sanitary facilities, a minimum size of 200 sq. ft., and specific furnishings such as a double bed, desk, refrigerator, and microwave. Hotels must also provide dining services (either on-site or within 1 km), laundry facilities, and adhere to AAA “3-Diamond” or higher ratings. Safety and health provisions are extensive, mandating 24-hour reception, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, secure storage, and pest-free environments. The facility must not be under major renovation and should be within a 15-mile radius of the Guam Shipyard, offering free parking. The government will not cover incidental charges incurred by individual crew members.
AMD 1---SF 1449 - N3220526Q7004.pdf
PDF1809 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
This Request for Quote (RFQ) N3220526Q7004 from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) seeks firm-fixed-price quotes for extended-stay hotel lodging services for CIVMARs (Civilian Mariners) in Guam. The solicitation, set aside for small businesses, requires 3,008 room-nights between November 1, 2025, and March 10, 2026, with eight additional 10-day options for 23 rooms each. Key requirements include AAA "3-Diamond" equivalent or higher rated hotels within a 15-mile radius of Guam Shipyard, offering amenities such as in-room sanitary facilities, dining options, laundry services, secure storage, and specific room furnishings. Quotes are due by October 24, 2025, 08:00 AM Norfolk, Virginia local time, and must include a cover letter, price quote, and a technical lodging checklist detailing compliance with all specifications. The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer, inclusive of options, with any exceptions rendering a quote unacceptable.
USS FRANK CABLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 3.pdf
PDF361 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
The document, N32205-26-Q-7004, addresses questions from potential offerors regarding a Military Sealift Command solicitation. It clarifies that pricing should be submitted via the Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, rather than on SF1449 and Attachment #2. The awardee will be notified before November 1, 2025, the check-in day, and the award will be posted on www.sam.gov. These answers provide clarification only and do not amend the solicitation.
USS FRANK CABLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 2.pdf
PDF425 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
The document, N32205-26-Q-7004, provides answers to potential offerors' questions regarding a Military Sealift Command solicitation, clarifying subcontracting limitations and evaluation processes. It confirms that small business primes can be selected whether they self-perform or use hotel subcontractors, provided they satisfy the limitations on subcontracting, including teaming with similarly situated small businesses. The document defines a “similarly situated entity” and details the applicability of subcontracting limitations to various contract types, including set-asides and sole-source awards. It specifies percentage limitations on the amount prime contractors can pay to non-similarly situated subcontractors for services, supplies, and different types of construction. The document also clarifies that there is no unwritten preference for property owners over small business primes proposing compliant hotel partners and that all small business quotes will be evaluated equally, consistent with the Request for Quotation (RFQ).
USS FRANK CABLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 1.pdf
PDF401 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
The document N32205-26-Q-7004 provides clarifications to questions from potential offerors regarding a new lodging contract for the Military Sealift Command. Key points include the use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing, the restriction against third-party responses for this small business set-aside, confirmation that this is a new lodging contract, and that all room requirements are based on single occupancy. Additionally, the document states that tax-exempt certificates will not be furnished, and contractors must include all applicable fees, charges, parking, and taxes in their rates.
Attachment 1 - Quote Cover Letter - USNS FRANK CABLE.docx
Word22 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
Attachment 1, titled "Quoter Profile," is a mandatory form for government contractors responding to solicitation N3220526Q7004. It requires detailed information about the quoting entity, including its name, address, CAGE Code, and NAICS Code. If different, a separate section is provided for the lodging property profile. The form also requests contact information for both the Authorized Company POC who can sign contracts and the Authorized Company Negotiator. Crucially, the document mandates that quoters acknowledge receipt and understanding of the solicitation, confirm submission of the correct and current versions of Attachments 1, 2, and 3, and certify compliance with "Limitations on Subcontracting" regulations. This attachment is vital for ensuring compliance and providing essential contractor details in the federal procurement process.
Attachment 2 - Price Quote - USNS FRANK CABLE.xlsx
Excel19 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
This document outlines a price quote for lodging services for the USNS FRANK CABLE CIVMAR LODGING in Guam, detailing room-nights required from November 2025 to March 2026, with eight potential one-week options extending through May 2026. The initial requirement is for 3,008 room-nights (23 rooms for 130 nights and 3 rooms for 6 nights). Each of the eight options adds 230 room-nights (23 rooms for 10 days), totaling 1,840 optional room-nights. The file specifies that prices must be in US Dollars, and unit prices and amounts are currently listed as $0.00, indicating this is a template for a vendor to complete for an RFP or similar government procurement.
Attachment 3 - Technical Lodging Checklist - USNS FRANK CABLE.docx
Word28 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
This document outlines the lodging requirements for the USNS FRANK CABLE, specifically for MSC personnel, detailing two separate periods: 23 rooms for November 1, 2025, to March 10, 2026 (2,990 room-nights), and three rooms for November 1-6, 2025 (18 room-nights). The hotel must be a AAA 3-Diamond equivalent or higher, within a 15-mile radius of Guam Shipyard, and offer specific amenities. These include a full-service restaurant, 200 sq. ft. Western-style rooms with double beds, work areas, and specific furnishings. Essential in-room features are a TV with English news, microwave, and refrigerator (if available). The hotel must provide internet access, self-service laundry, 24-hour reception, robust security measures including identity verification, and fire safety systems. Rooms must be free from mold, pests, and adjacent entertainment venues. Additional requirements cover room cleaning, linen changes, toiletries, extra blankets, pillows, elevators, free parking, and secure luggage storage.
Attachment 4 - PWS FOR USNS FRANK CABLE GUAM.docx
Word25 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
This document outlines the requirements for CIVMAR lodging in Guam, specifically for USNS FRANK CABLE personnel. It details the need for 23 hotel rooms from November 1, 2025, to March 10, 2026, totaling 2,990 room-nights, and an additional three rooms for a shorter period, bringing the total to 3,008 room-nights. The RFP also includes eight optional 10-day extensions for 23 rooms each. Key requirements for the extended stay studio hotels include individual rooms with sanitary facilities (bed, utilities, in-room toilet, sink, shower), a full-service restaurant or nearby dining options serving American cuisine, and onsite self-service laundry or nearby facilities. The hotel must be AAA “3-Diamond” rated or higher, offer western-style accommodations of at least 200 sq. ft., and adhere to strict safety and health standards, including 24-hour reception, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and secure storage options. Rooms must be free of mold, pests, and foul odors, include twice-weekly cleaning, and provide essential furnishings like a double bed, refrigerator, and microwave (if available). The facility should not be under major renovation, should not be adjacent to entertainment establishments, and must offer internet access and cable TV. The hotel should also be within a 15-mile radius of the Guam Shipyard, provide free parking, and have ice/beverage machines. The government will not be liable for incidental charges incurred by individual crew members. Failure to meet all requirements will result in an unacceptable quote.
Attachment RFQ SF1449 - N3220526Q7004.pdf
PDF1808 KBOct 23, 2025
AI Summary
This government Request for Quote (RFQ) N3220526Q7004, issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC), seeks a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide extended-stay hotel lodging for CIVMARs in Guam. The solicitation outlines a firm-fixed-price contract for 3,008 room-nights between November 2025 and March 2026, with eight ten-day options extending through May 2026. Key requirements for the hotel include AAA 3-Diamond rating or higher, full-service dining or nearby restaurants, laundry facilities, minimum 200 sq. ft. rooms with specific furnishings, and robust safety measures. Quotes are due by October 23, 2025, and must include a cover letter, price quote, and a technical lodging checklist addressing all requirements. The award will be based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with options considered in the total price evaluation.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedOct 17, 2025
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedOct 21, 2025
amendedAmendment #2· Description UpdatedOct 22, 2025
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedOct 23, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineOct 24, 2025
expiryArchive DateNov 8, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
MSCHQ NORFOLK

Point of Contact

Name
Samantha T. Frederick

Place of Performance

Santa Rita, Guam, UNITED STATES

Official Sources