What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking lodging services for approximately 120 guests attending the Countering Hybrid Threats and Homeland Defense and Border Security Courses from August 8-23, 2026. This total small business set-aside opportunity (NAICS 721110) requires contractors to provide 1,520 funded room nights and shuttle services to and from the airport. Interested small businesses should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating a need to track the opportunity closely rather than submit a bid immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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Statement of Work (SOW)
Requirements Document
William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (WJPC)
Lodging Support Services
Countering Hybrid Threats (CHTA) and
Homeland Defense and Border Security (HDBS) Courses
8-23 August 2026
6 May 2026
Background
The William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies supports the efforts of
the Department of War (DoW) and other U.S. federal agencies to assist Western
Hemisphere nations in enhancing their security and strengthening their defense
establishments. This mission is accomplished by promoting good governance,
security sector professionalism, and democratic civil-military relations. The
foundation of the Center’s effort is its high-quality, relevant academic programs.
Building on that foundation, WJPC endeavors to foster open and informed dialogue
within a community of Western Hemisphere decision-makers, influential individuals,
and institutional partnerships that share a long-term commitment to addressing the
fundamental defense and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and to
develop a common understanding of the importance of those challenges to their
respective national and regional interests.
Scope
WJPC is seeking Contractor support to provide lodging and shuttle services from and
to the airport to approximately 115 funded guests. The hotel accommodation will
support 1520 funded room nights and 70 unfunded hotel room nights.
Specific Requirements
Dates of the Event: 8-23 August 2026.
Number of Guests: Lodging services for approximately 120 individuals, with
provisions for 1520 funded and 70 US Government unfunded hotel room nights.
CLIN 0001 Single Rooms 1520 Funded room nights for CHTA and HDBS courses
Lodging Features: The lodging and shuttle services for the Countering Hybrid
Threats (CHTA) and Homeland Defense and Border Security (HDBS) Courses are
tailored to ensure the comfort and convenience of participants, considering various
aspects such as room amenities, dining options, shuttle services, and additional
facilities. The Contractor shall provide lodging and shuttle services from and to the
airport on arrival and departure dates, and in accordance with the terms listed in the
SOW. All specifications shall be incorporated.
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Below is the detailed breakdown:
Room Type & Amenities: Rooms of comparable size and type with workspace,
desk, and drawers. Equipped with free high-speed internet, a refrigerator, an iron, a
microwave, and a secure safe.
The property shall maintain strict cleanliness standards, including rooms that are free
of insects and rodents.
Meal Arrangements: Hot breakfast buffet included in the room rate. The hotel
manager will be informed of participants' dietary requirements.
Dining Facilities: In-hotel full-service restaurant, and at least (3) three full-service
restaurants within walking distance not to exceed 0.5 miles, considering cultural
sensitivities for unescorted guests.
Location Criteria: The hotel location shall be no further than five (5) miles from Fort
Lesley J. McNair.
The hotel's location should be within 0.50 miles of a Metro station, or it should offer
shuttle service to a Metro station and the surrounding areas, available in the evenings
and weekends.
Accessibility: Facilities are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
Additional Services: The hotel shall provide shuttle services to/from Ronald Reagan
National Airport on the lodgers’ arrival and departure days. If the hotel does not offer
permanent shuttle services, a third-party shuttle service may be used/provided it is
included in the room rate.
Additional Facilities: A public area is available for group meetings, accommodating
up to 10 participants. The hotel shall provide on-site laundry facilities with working
washers and dryers.
Financial Liability: The Government has no financial liability for rooms booked as
self-pay. The hotel must confirm availability and hold these rooms at a group rate
until one week prior to the scheduled arrival of self-pay guests.
The Government will not provide any tax exemption forms or any letters or
certifications to satisfy the conditions of a third-party company to be tax-exempt.
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Nights of: 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13 August
USG Funded 10 115 115 115 115 115
Unfunded
(Self -Pay)
5 5 5 5 5 5
Nights of: 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 August 19 August
USG Funded 115 115 115 115 115 115
Unfunded
(Self -Pay)
5 5 5 5 5 5
Nights of: 20 August 21 August 22 August 23 August
USG Funded 115 115 10 5
Unfunded
(Self -Pay)
5 5 0 0
Nights of: Total
USG Funded 1520
Unfunded
(Self -Pay)
70
Room Reservations: WJPC will provide an initial room list 2 weeks prior and a
detailed room list 2 days prior to the first planned arrival, identifying rooms as "USG-
paid" (up to 1520 room nights) and "Self-pay" (70 room nights). Self-paying
participants must reconfirm their reservations directly with the hotel. If confirmation
is not received five days prior to planned arrival, the hotel is not obligated to hold the
room unless WJPC accepts financial responsibility in writing.
Restrictions: The contract does not cover additional costs for shuttle services, local
or international phone calls, pay-per-view programs, mini-bar consumption, room
service, or alcoholic beverages. Room-to-room calls are available to guests. The
Government requests that all rooms have outgoing phones and pay-per-view TV
turned off, and mini-bars emptied. A deposit may be requested to secure the
availability of these amenities.
Occupancy Terms and Liability: If a participant fails to occupy a reserved room by
6:00 P.M. on the scheduled occupancy date, the Government will be charged for only
that room night (1 night). The remaining days of the reservation will be canceled
without additional charges to the Government.
Additional Terms: Specific terms and conditions for early check-in and late check-
out sha…
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