--Lodging and Meals for approximately 40 soldiers one weekend per month in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan, near to the closed KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Gwinn, Michigan.

The contract awards the Red Fox Inn in Gwinn, Michigan, to provide lodging and food services for approximately 40 soldiers one weekend each month from December 2005 through September 2006. This arrangement supports the needs of personnel near the closed KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The contract allows for the possibility of a two-year extension beyond the fiscal year, ensuring continuity if required. The decision follows after comprehensive market research and previous solicitations determined this to be the most economical and beneficial option for the government. Responses to the notice of intent to award were required in writing by November 23, 2005, directed to Shelly Hickling at the USPFO for Michigan. Communication could be made via mail, fax, or email. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense’s Michigan National Guard office, with the applicable NAICS code 722310, reflecting food services. This contract is a fixed-term service provision focused on meeting the needs of military personnel for lodging and meals in a specific geographic location.