Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (MSFSC), is seeking potential sources able to perform and deliver the following lodging services in Norfolk Va. This is for MARKET RESEARCH ONLY and does not necessarily constitute an emerging requirement. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Sources may be large and small business concerns. The Government anticipates a period of performance with a one (1) year base and four (4) 1-year option periods commencing 18 January 2012. The Government is researching the following as the minimum needs: The agency is requiring a hotel or property management company that can quote on the following services: Provide lodging services for an average of 200 Civilian Mariners per day. Three properties may be used to complete this task. The main property must be able to house fifty-one (51) percent of all Civilian Mainers. This translates to 101 Civilian Mariners at any given time. The two additional hotels can aid in supporting all additional Mariners. These properties must be within twenty-five (25) miles of 581 A Street, Building SP-312, Naval Station Norfolk, VA 23511-2419. The property(ies) and SP-312 must not be separated by a tunnel. Please include the socio-economic status of your company. Please include your means of safe-guarding valuables (in room, behind the counter safes). Please include the name, menu, and operating hours of any stores and/or restaurants on site. Does the on-site restaurant (if there is one) provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Please include the names and distance of all restaurants, stores, and entertainment within a two mile radius. Does the hotel allow free parking? Are pets allowed to stay in the rooms, if so, what are the restrictions associated with pets on the property? Is smoking allowed in any of the rooms, if so, what are the restrictions associated with smoking on the property? All properties must be willing to supply a refrigerator and microwave for each room housing a Civilian Mariner. Will all three of the properties be able to do this? What is the location of your nearest bus stop? Do you have On-site Laundry Facilities? If so, please explain how laundry works, (i.e. free with the room, coin operated, et cetera). Do you provide internet service and is this service complementary or fee-based? Vendors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations & Certifications (ORCA). Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: (a) Name of Company (b) Point of Contact, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and email address (if available) (c) Answers to all above questions. It is requested that interested vendors provide the above information no later than 1000 hours, 14 March 2011. Please e-mail your capability statements to Leslie Hibbs at leslie.hibbs@navy.mil. If there are any questions please c