SAM #D-26-TR-0114

DEA Sole Source Hotel Room Procurement for SIU #127 Participants (Comfort Inn Stafford)

This opportunity involves the DEA's intent to award a sole source contract for hotel accommodations for SIU #127 participants: - The requirement is for 22 double occupancy hotel rooms and counselor space for students attending SIU Basic Course #127 - The Comfort Inn Stafford is specified as the sole source due to: - Proximity to DEA Training Academy (8.4 miles) and Stafford Training Center (450 ft) - Safe walking access to amenities, unlike other hotels - Market research found no other local hotels able to meet the requirement - The hotel must be on the FEMA-approved list for federal travelers - The period of performance is April 18, 2026 to May 16, 2026 (28 nights) - The procurement is under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, NAICS 721110 - Other vendors may submit capability statements if they can meet all requirements, but the intent is a sole source award unless alternatives are identified - No other OEMs or vendors are named; Comfort Inn Stafford is the intended provider

Description

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to the Comfort Inn for hotel rooms needed to accommodate 22 Double Occupancy rooms for SIU #127 students. Check in date is April 18, 2026 and check out date is May 16, 2026. The Comfort Inn is located 8.4 miles (14 minutes) from the DEA Training Academy and 450ft (4 minute walk) from the Stafford Training Center. With base requirements for accessibility, students require as much time as possible to gain entry to the facility. It is also centrally located with many restaurants within walking distance.

     In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government’s requirement detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The facility must be on the  List of Approved Hotels and Motels for Federal Travelers (fema.gov).

The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order.  A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  The acquisition will be conducted through FAR Part 13 “Simplified Acquisition Procedures”.  A redacted version of the approved Sole Source Documentation is attached to this notice.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 721110.  The business size standard is $40,000,000.  The notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.  A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available.  

Closing date for submitting a capability statement is April 11, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time.  All submissions should be submitted electronically to Lori.A.Love@dea.gov. 

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