SAM #N0018926QD174

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Solicits Event Services for MCPON Leadership Mess Symposium at Kellogg Conference Center Hotel

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking commercial event services for the MCPON Leadership Mess Symposium, a senior Navy leadership forum. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Office - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Pentagon Directorate - Venue and Sole Source Vendor: - Kellogg Conference Center Hotel at Gallaudet University, Washington, DC - Services Requested: - Lodging for 21 rooms (August 9-12, with option to extend to August 13) - Catering for 40 attendees (meals and snacks, including accommodations for food allergies) - Training room setup for 40 participants with AV/IT equipment (microphones, monitors, projection screen, laptop, Wi-Fi, video teleconferencing) - Three breakout rooms for 15 participants each, with temperature control and custom setup - Fitness facilities (24-hour indoor center, two rooms for organized physical training, 1-mile path/trail) - Complimentary parking for all attendees and guests - Shuttle service to/from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - Convention Service Management (primary and secondary managers for event coordination) - On-site IT and AV support technicians (daily during event setup and training days) - Unique Requirements: - Event designated by Chief of Naval Operations as Navy's senior enlisted forum - Emphasis on readiness, leader development, and quality of service - All services must be provided at the specified venue - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; all services are venue-based. - Estimated attendance: 40 participants (military, government civilians, guest speakers) - Firm Fixed-Price contract; small business set-asides included (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) - Period of performance covers August 9-13, with main event August 10-12 and optional extension to August 13.

Description

The RFQ number for this announcement is N0018926QD174. The proposed acquisition is being solicited on a sole source basis.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Dept, Pentagon Directorate is issuing this solicitation to procure services for the below symposium: The Leadership Mess Symposium (LMS) Enlisted Readiness Council (ERC) is designated by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) as the Navy's senior enlisted forum to bring Fleet perspective directly into the decision-making process. The ERC will identify systemic challenges, assess impacts to readiness and warfighting effectiveness, and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen combat capability, leader development, and Quality of Service (QoS) across the Fleet.  The ERC provides the CNO with a structured, Fleet-informed mechanism to identify conditions affecting Sailor performance and combat readiness; recognize enterprise-level challenges that impact effectiveness or retention; propose corrective actions to improve quality of work and quality of life as key factors in readiness; and evaluate whether implemented measures yield measurable improvements. The ERC is a 2-day a problem-solving and recommendation body focused on tangible outcomes, rather than a discussion forum.

The resultant purchase order for this procurement will include commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate solely with the Kellogg Conference Center Hotel at Gallaudet University located at 800 Florida Ave NE Washington DC 20002. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice. It is anticipated that the required purchase order will consist of a period of performance of 09 August 2026 through 13 August 2026. It is intended to award a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order.

This solicitation for commercial services is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

The closing date and time for receipt of the quoter's quotation in response to the solicitation is 20 July 2025 at 7:00 AM EST.

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