# SAM #M0026427Q0002

Sole-source Westin Times Square lodging for USMC personnel supporting 2026 Army–Navy Week

**Buyer:** Marine Corps Installations Pacific
**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** M0026427Q0002
**NAICS:** 721110

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking sole-source hotel lodging and related support for personnel working during 2026 Army–Navy Week in the New York City area.
- **Buyer and award approach:** United States Marine Corps (USMC), Communications Directorate, through Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO); the attachment describes a sole-source award to Westin Times Square.
- **What is included:** Lodging for approximately 180 personnel, with rooms accommodating single and double occupancy and five junior-suite upgrades. The group is to stay together at one facility.
- **Itemized lodging:** 67 rooms for six nights (402 room-nights); 108 double rooms for six nights (648 room-nights); and five junior-suite upgrades for six nights (30 upgrade-nights).
- **Location and support requirements:** The hotel must provide practical access to New York City activities and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Requirements include complimentary Wi-Fi, onsite security, and fire-safety certification.
- **Timing and listed price:** December 7–13, 2026 (six nights); the attachment lists a total price of $754,920.

### Description

<p>The United States Marine Corps (USMC), through the Communication Directorate (CD), will support the 2026 Army&ndash;Navy Week in New York City, New York, from December 7-13, 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Army&ndash;Navy Week provides an opportunity for the Department of War (DoW) to engage with the American public, strengthen relationships with national and local stakeholders, and support communication, outreach, engagement, and ceremonial activities associated with the Army&ndash;Navy Game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The U.S. Marine Corps will provide personnel and communication support in coordination with the Department of the Navy, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and other participating DoW organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to the number of Marines and Civilians supporting the event and the extended operational requirements associated with Army&ndash;Navy Week, lodging accommodations and reliable Internet connectivity are required to support personnel accountability, mission execution, coordination, communication, and other mission-support activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The selected lodging location shall support Marine Corps personnel operating throughout the New York City and New Jersey areas and shall provide reasonable accessibility to both Army&ndash;Navy Week activities in New York City and the 2026 Army&ndash;Navy Football Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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