The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from industry regarding hotel accommodations and meeting space coordination services needed for the Marine Corps 250th Celebration in New Orleans, LA, from February 3-10, 2025. The RFI seeks feedback on the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), which outlines the requirements for securing 60 hotel rooms and meeting spaces for Marines and civilian personnel. The document clarifies that this RFI is solely for information collection and does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract commitment.
Respondents are encouraged to provide company capabilities, address key questions on program viability, pricing, competition barriers, and specificity of the PWS. Responses must adhere to a two-page limit and are due by 10:00 AM EST on November 29, 2024. Additionally, vendors must submit information regarding their active SAM registration, business details, and contract vehicles available for government procurement. Proper marking of proprietary information is emphasized, noting that all submissions will become government property. This initiative reflects the government's aim to engage the market efficiently while planning for a significant commemorative event.
The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) related to securing hotel accommodations and meeting space for the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th Birthday celebration, coinciding with the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. The contractor is tasked with coordinating housing for 60 Marines and civilian personnel from February 3-10, 2025, ensuring their stay is convenient to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Key requirements include securing a 4.5-star hotel within a 2-5 mile radius that provides complementary Wi-Fi, on-premise parking, and onsite security. Meeting space for approximately 25 personnel must also be included, equipped with Wi-Fi and necessary presentation tools. The overall procurement is highlighted as being driven by SECNAV and CMC, emphasizing the significance of this event in honoring the Marine Corps' history and fostering future aspirations.