Hotel Lodging Winchester, VA area

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security Training Center's (DSTC) mission is to provide a diverse, well-led, and trained workforce for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) personnel, Department of State employees, other Federal law enforcement personnel, and foreign affairs agencies. The Office of Training and Performance Standards (TPS), which falls under the Diplomatic Security Service's Training Directorate, coordinates professional training for Special Agents, Security Engineering Officers, Marine Security Guards, Construction Security Technicians, Foreign Service Nationals, Seabees and Cleared American Guards. The TPS trains from three main locations in the United States: Dunn Loring, VA, (DS Training Center); Newington, VA; and Summit Point, WV. This solicitation is for the Summit Point, WV, location for the Bill Scott Raceway (BSR). All offers are required to submit offers within the Winchester, VA area only. The purpose of this contract is to obtain an economic solution for short and long term lodging services for Government personnel (DOS groups or individuals) assigned to train at the BSR. The expected outcome of this contract is to obtain the best price advantageous to the Diplomatic Security Programs of the U.S. Government while training at BSR and to provide quality lodging services to our students in training. All hotels offered must meet the minimum three (3) star rating as identified in the following links: http://midatlantic.aaa.com/?zip=20747 http://www.forbestravelguide.com/mobil-travel-guide-rating.htm In addition to the above we will be looking for properties that demonstrate sustainability and instituted environmental friendly practices in the hospitality. We anticipate a multi-award for this contract of a base and four (4) option years. All questions related to this solicitation should be directed to the primary contact for this notice. We anticipate the issuance of this solicitation on or about June 1, 2012.