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Commercial On-Base Lodging (COBL) RFP AFCOBL-25-0001   2

ID: AFCOBL-24-0001 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Posted: Sept. 2, 2025, 4:57 p.m. EDT

RFP Update #5:
As outlined in Section 3.4 of the RFP, the Government will conduct site visits at select installations. Offerors advancing to Step Two should be prepared to nominate up to five individuals from their team to attend these visits. The nominated individuals can vary for each installation. Due to restricted access at all installations, the Government will request necessary information for base access at a later date. To assist with planning, the tentative schedule and installations are as follows:
14 Oct: Maxwell AFB / Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL
16 Oct: Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton Beach, FL
21 Oct: Joint Base Charleston, Charleston, SC
28 Oct: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
30 Oct: Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX

Offerors may conduct independent site visits in accordance with standard installation access procedures. Should Offerors elect to conduct additional site visits independently, Offerors are requested to refrain from engaging with hotel staff during these visits.
End of Update:

RFP Update #4:

This update is to provide the Government's response to written questions submitted for this RFP. Please see the responses in the attachment COBL RFP Questions, dated 21 August 2025 provided with this update. Everything else remains as is.

End of Update:

RFP Update #3:

The attached COBL Interested Parties Contact List dated 18 Aug 2025 supersedes the COBL Interested Parties Contact List dated 11 Aug 2025. Everything else remains as is.

End of Update:

RFP Update #2:

The attached COBL Interested Parties Contact List dated 11 Aug 2025 supersedes the COBL Interested Parties Contact List dated 26 Feb 2025. Everything else remains as is.

End of Update:

RFP Update #1:

This RFP update is to attach legacy documents from the RFIs as reference material in relation to the subject RFP AFCOBL-25-0001 for the COBL Group A project consisting of 23 installations. No other changes or updates are being made to this RFP.

The following RFI documents are hereby attached for this update:

COBL ADC Presentation v4

COBL Industry Day 29 May 2025 Attendee List for Distribution

COBL Industry Forum 29 May 2025 Final

COBL Interested Parties Contact List 26 Feb 2025

COBL Response to Questions RFI 1

Industry Forum QA

RFI 3 Questions and Answers Final

RFI 5 Questions and Answers Final

RFI 6 Questions and Answers Final

RFI 7 QA Final

Thank you for your continued interest in the Department of the Air Force Commercial On-Base Lodging program.

End of Update:

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is privatizing its existing transient lodging at all its installations throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. Lodging operations on DAF installations are paramount to support the mission and for the continued resiliency of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The Commercial On-Base Lodging (COBL) Program Management Office within the Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) is responsible for accomplishing this goal.

The DAF seeks proposals from interested parties through RFP No. AFCOBL-25-0001 for the COBL Group A project consisting of 23 installations. The evaluation of Offerors will occur in two steps. Step One assesses the Offeror against the Government's Minimum Experience Requirements. An Offeror must pass Step One to proceed to Step Two. This is a Non-FAR requirement.

Step One submissions are due no later than 2:00 P.M. CT on Friday, 5 September 2025 in accordance with the RFP.

Related Notice: RFI

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cdf3c786885b43ac9f055486d9794e15/view

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Background
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is privatizing its existing transient lodging at all its installations throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. The goal of this initiative is to support the mission and ensure the resiliency of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The Commercial On-Base Lodging (COBL) Program Management Office within the Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) is tasked with executing this project.

The DAF seeks proposals through RFP No. AFCOBL-25-0001 for the COBL 'Group A' project, which includes 23 installations. The selection process consists of two steps: Step One evaluates Offerors against Minimum Experience Requirements (MERs), and only those who pass will proceed to Step Two.

Work Details
The COBL Group A Project aims to modernize and improve on-base lodging for military personnel and authorized travelers. Key objectives include:
1) Upgrading lodging facilities to meet current standards;
2) Ensuring effective financial management and sustainability;
3) Achieving high guest satisfaction;
4) Implementing strategies to convert on-base inventory to recognized hotel brands;
5) Long-term management and operation of hotels;
6) Maintaining a sustainment plan beyond initial renovations;
7) Fostering positive relations with government stakeholders;
8) Meeting reporting requirements for operational and financial conditions;
9) Being responsive to dynamic mission requirements.

Offerors must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), including a preliminary project concept that outlines their vision for improving lodging facilities, strategies for guest satisfaction, operational plans, and financial structures.

Place of Performance
The contract will be executed at multiple Air Force installations across the United States including but not limited to Maxwell-Gunter AFB (AL), Nellis AFB (NV), Robins AFB (GA), Seymour Johnson AFB (NC), Shaw AFB (SC), Sheppard AFB (TX), and Travis AFB (CA).

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 5, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 6, 2025, 9:53 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 2, 2025, 4:57 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
JBSA Lackland, TX 78236 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000,000 - $300,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 8/6/25 Air Force Installation Contracting Agency issued Solicitation AFCOBL-24-0001 for Commercial On-Base Lodging (COBL) RFP AFCOBL-25-0001 due 9/5/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 531190 and PSC X1QA.
Primary Contact
Name
COBL Workflow   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Michelle Robey   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER > FA8903 772 ESS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA8903
Source Organization Code
500019401
Last Updated
Sept. 20, 2025
Last Updated By
mark.ingle.2@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 20, 2025