Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (A/OPE/AQM), on behalf of the Bureau of the Comptroller for Global Financial Services (CGFS), issues this notice of its intent to negotiate a ... The Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (A/OPE/AQM), on behalf of the Bureau of the Comptroller for Global Financial Services (CGFS), issues this notice of its intent to negotiate a sole source prucahse order with AWH-BP Annapolis Hotel, LLC (dba Doubletree Annapolis Hotel) of Annapolis, Maryland, USA to book no fewer than 150 and no more than 175 hotel rooms, as well as conference rooms, and provision of lunches for up to 200 individuals in support of the Department of State Financial Management Officers (FMO) conference to be held in April 2020. The total length of the requirement is 5 nights, April 26-30, 2020. The Department conducted market research and identified the intended awardee. An internet search was performed to identify additional sources using five filters: (1)Location (2) Availability (dates), (3) ability to hold all attendees in one location (150-175 room capacity) (4) whether or not it was within per diem ($110/night) (5) availability of conference and restaurant facilities on-site, which must accommodate total number of expected attendees The results showed the Doubletree Hotel Annapolis as the only vendor able to provide the required services. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals, however, any valid responses (for example, a capability statement/brochure addressing the aforementioned criteria utilized to conduct market research, proposal and/or quotation) received prior to the closing date/time of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government whether a competitive procurement is feasible may be based upon responses to this notice and is solely at the discretion of the Government. If no affirmative responses are received by the time the notice closes, an order will be placed with the identified vendor. This purchase is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. There is no solicitation package available.