Room Accommodation for LEGAT HUMINT Training in Makati City
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY MANILA · Response deadline: Wed, 14 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Manila, is soliciting offers for room accommodation services to support LEGAT HUMINT training in Makati City, Philippines. NAICS 721110 corresponds to hotels (except casino hotels) and motels—establishments that provide lodging and typically offer guest services such as housekeeping, food services, and meeting facilities. HUMINT (human intelligence) is a recognized intelligence discipline, and LEGAT refers to FBI Legal Attaché offices based at U.S. embassies abroad. This procurement likely supports temporary lodging for personnel attending specialized training conducted by or with the FBI's legal attaché presence in Manila.
The specific quantities, room block sizes, duration of stay, and any ancillary service requirements (meeting rooms, catering, security accommodations) are not specified in the available metadata. See the solicitation for complete room counts, rate structures, and any special facility requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Department of State — U.S. Embassy Manila |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 19RP3826Q0104 |
| NAICS | 721110 (Hotels [except Casino Hotels] and Motels) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Manila time (UTC+8) |
| Place of performance | Makati City, Philippines |
Who can bid
This solicitation is set aside for none, meaning it is open to all responsible sources regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. Both large hotel chains and independent properties may compete, provided they can meet the State Department's requirements.
However, this is a foreign market solicitation based at a U.S. embassy abroad. Bidders should understand that:
- The place of performance is Makati City, a major central business district in Metro Manila
- U.S.-based small businesses without a Philippines presence would need to partner with local providers or establish operational capability
- Local Philippine businesses, including U.S. small businesses with overseas operations, are eligible competitors
No special small business certification (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) provides a competitive advantage for award, though certified firms may still bid.
How to put together a competitive bid
For hotel and lodging contracts supporting U.S. government training, focus on these elements:
Pricing structure: Government lodging contracts typically evaluate per-diem compliance, volume discount rates, and incidental fee waivers (Wi-Fi, parking, resort fees). Structure your offer to show cost advantage over multiple scenarios.
Location and accessibility: Makati City's traffic patterns are challenging; emphasize proximity to the U.S. Embassy compound or designated training venue if specified in the solicitation. Airport transfer logistics and security-conscious routing matter for official travel.
Security and discretion: HUMINT training implies sensitive activities. Detail your property's access controls, staff vetting procedures, discrete guest handling, and any experience hosting government or diplomatic clientele. See the solicitation for any facility security clearance requirements.
Meeting and operational support: Training events require breakout rooms, AV equipment, secure briefing capabilities, and flexible catering. Itemize these capabilities if required.
Past performance: Cite comparable federal, diplomatic, or intelligence community lodging contracts. International experience, particularly in the Philippines or comparable Southeast Asian environments, strengthens credibility.
Federal account procedures: Ensure your property accepts the GSA SmartPay system or indicated government payment method. Verify SAM.gov registration is current for international entities.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using notice identifier 19RP3826Q0104. The response deadline is October 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Manila time—note the UTC+8 timezone, which is 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. Given the short six-day window between posting and deadline, interested bidders should access requirements immediately to assess responsiveness and prepare submissions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →