2024 NYC Veterans Week Event Accommodations
ID: M00264-25-RFI-002Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL (V231)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Marine Corps (USMC), is seeking qualified contractors to provide accommodations and conference space for the 2024 NYC Veterans Week events, scheduled from November 6 to November 13, 2024. The requirements include securing a 4-star rated hotel that can offer 35 double rooms and 15 single rooms on a separate floor for General Officers, along with a conference room capable of hosting approximately 25 personnel, equipped with necessary meeting technology. This procurement is crucial for supporting the annual Veterans Day Parade and a commissioning ceremony for the USS John Basilone, highlighting the importance of honoring veterans during this significant week. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements and feedback by October 18, 2024, to Heaven Onley at heaven.j.onley.civ@usmc.mil, with no funding currently associated with this Request for Information (RFI).

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    The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region, through a Request for Information (RFI), seeks market input for the 2024 NYC Veterans Week Event, focusing on attendee accommodations and conference space from November 6 to November 13, 2024. The RFI aims to gather industry feedback on technical specifications, potential cost implications, and associated performance risks, as outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). It requests responses from interested vendors regarding their capability to meet the requirements, barriers to competition, perceived vagueness in the PWS, and pricing information. This announcement emphasizes that it is not a solicitation for proposals; rather, it serves purely informational purposes. Vendors are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement and provide feedback by October 18, 2024, but no funding is associated with this RFI. The document underscores the need for clear communication, complete responses, and compliance with proprietary information guidelines while establishing the foundation for future engagements related to this event. Overall, this RFI illustrates the Marine Corps' proactive approach to ensuring effective planning and execution of the Veterans Week celebration.
    The file outlines a Request for Information (RFI) for accommodations related to the 2024 NYC Veterans Week events, primarily focusing on the annual Veterans Day Parade and a commissioning ceremony for the USS John Basilone. The highlighted feature is the support needed for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) during the events held from November 6 to 13, 2024. The contractor is tasked with securing hotel accommodations, specifically requiring a 4-star rated hotel that offers amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, and onsite security. Accommodations needed include 35 double rooms and 15 single rooms on a separate floor for General Officers. The contractor must also provide a conference room capable of hosting about 25 personnel, equipped with necessary meeting technology. The period of performance is clearly defined, emphasizing the need for coordination between the government and the selected hotel to ensure a successful event. This document serves to solicit responses from potential contractors to fulfill these requirements in support of veterans' honors and celebrations within New York City.
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