This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by 7 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, June 18, 2016 to Lawrence McCoy via email at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source award. The cancellation notice will be posted on FedBizOps.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intent to award a sole source 6 month bridge contract for safe and secure hotel lodging and meeting space in Sierra Leone , Africa, on or before July 1, 2016. It is critical that CDC staff must have access to the lodging that meets requirements established by the Department of State and to ensure that performance measures will be met to prevent any disruptions and allow the CDC presence to address potential flair ups, special projects or recovery efforts to the Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) epidemic. A lapse in service would cause irreversible harm to the Government and therefore, this short term bridge contract is necessary. This 6 month bridge contract will provide the CDC with adequate preparation time to develop an anticipated larger long term requirement and is a logical follow-on to the current Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) in place for lodging, sleeping and meeting space which ensures the effective recovery to the EVD outbreak in Sierra Leone, West African Region, and the world. These services were previously performed under BOA # 200-2015-63007.

Due to the nature of this Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) requirement, services are considered to be available from only one source. The Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, an U.S. Embassy approved hotel located in the capital of Freetown, Sierra Leone is the only vendor that meets requirements established by the Department of State, Diplomatic Security, Regional Security Office (RSO) and can provide us with these services on an expedited basis.
The proposed contract action is for lodging, sleeping rooms and office space under NAICS 721110; for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 6.302.
The U.S. Government's requirements are:

• Perimeter control access, with 24 hours guards and routine screening for all visitors for symptoms of Ebola Viral Disease (EVD)
• Safe and secure lodging for 90 to 150 staff
• Office space for approximately 80 workstations
• Office space for 10 to 12 people, for sensitive conversations or private meetings
• Meeting and conference space that can accommodate approximately 100 staff.
• Approximately 1,000 square feet of safe and secure storage for critical supplies and equipment
• Space to park and load 50 to 60+ vehicles and store overnight, with a space to accommodate shelter for drivers, with bathroom and air conditioning
• Safe and secure environment for CDC contracted drivers, protected from the elements, with air conditioners, and bathrooms, for approximately 20 drivers

No solicitation is available and telephone requests for information will not be honored. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government shall consider all responses received within thirty calendar (30) days of this posting using the authority in 5.203 (a) for the acquisition of commercial items. A determination not to compete this requirement is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. All interested responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the CDC. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of the work required would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Written comments or specific questions regarding this notice must be e-mailed to Lawrence McCoy at [email protected].

CLIN 0001: Sleeping Rooms

CLIN 0002: Lumley Operations Room (The Cave)

CLIN 0003: Driver's Lounge

CLIN 0004: Roger's Business Office (The Flatt)

CLIN 0005: Meeting Rooms

CLIN 0006: Conference Room (Aberdeen)

CLIN 0007: Storage Room

Anticipated Period of Performance: 07/01/2016 - 12/31/2016

NAICS Code: 721110 - Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Estimated Award Amount: $500,000
The Vendor is Not a Small Business

Proposed solicitation No.: 2016-N-17865