How to bid on Temporary Lodging for USCG PSU 312 with the US Coast Guard

What the Coast Guard is buying

The US Coast Guard needs temporary lodging services for its PSU 312 unit. This requirement is for a drill period from June 2026 to May 2027 in San Francisco, CA. This is a small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can bid.

The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. Vendors should provide a complete cost breakdown for each element, such as room rate and parking, when submitting their price quote.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on April 27, 2026. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted via email by May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Late questions may not receive a timely answer.

Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Quotes must be submitted via email. Oral quotes will not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a small business set-aside. It is suitable for lodging providers, hotels, or similar businesses that can offer temporary accommodation services in the San Francisco, CA area. The associated NAICS code is 721110 (Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels) and the PSC code is V231 (Lease/Rental of Facilities/Structures/Equipment - Lodging, Hotel/Motel).

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

All questions must be sent via email to the Contract Specialist, Chris Columbres at [email protected] by the deadline. Your final quote must be submitted via email to both the Contract Specialist, Chris Columbres at [email protected], and the Contracting Officer, Yvett Garcia at [email protected], by the quote deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

This contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. This means your proposal must first meet all technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, and then the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected.

Carefully review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure your offer fully meets all technical specifications. Pay close attention to any specific requirements for room types, amenities, or services. Ensure your cost breakdown is complete and clearly details all elements, such as room rates and parking, as requested.

Submit your questions well before the deadline to allow time for the agency to respond. Double-check that your quote is sent to both required email addresses before the submission deadline to ensure it is received and considered.