MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT (New England)

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Background The Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) is a program sponsored by the United States Navy Chief of Chaplains under the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO). Established in 1971, CREDO aims to enhance the spiritual readiness, resilience, and relational health of Sailors and their families through transformational retreat-based programs. The MER specifically focuses on equipping married military couples with practical skills and insights to improve their relationships amidst the challenges of military life. The program aligns with the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Work Details The Contractor shall provide a 4-Star Rated (or higher) venue and supporting services for one three-day, two-night Marriage Enrichment Retreat. The facility must be suitable for reflection and personal interaction, located within 1.5 miles of Boston or Gloucester, Massachusetts. Key tasks include: - Securing a facility reservation at least 30 business days prior to the primary target date; - Providing food and beverage services as specified; - Ensuring high standards of quality, hospitality, and cleanliness; - Accommodating CNRMA CREDO staff arrival at 1300 on Day One and participant check-in at 1500; - Concluding the retreat by 1200 on Day Three; - Notifying CNRMA CREDO Director immediately if the primary target date is unavailable. Period of Performance The primary target date for the retreat is from August 7-9, 2026, with an alternate target date of August 14-16, 2026. Place of Performance The retreat will be held at a venue within 1.5 miles of Boston or Gloucester, Massachusetts. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate past performance by identifying up to two relevant contracts performed within five years prior to the solicitation issuance date. They must provide detailed explanations of their relevance to this solicitation's requirements. Additionally, bidders should ensure that their proposed subcontractors' past performance is clearly detailed if applicable. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract N0018924P0560 awarded to Legacy Group & Associates for $46,400 (08/26/24–08/25/25) for “RETREAT, MER CREDO NEW ENGLAND AREA.” The described work—providing a venue and supporting services for a three-day, two-night Marriage Enrichment Retreat in the New England/Boston–Gloucester area—matches the current requirement and appears to be a continuation of the same MER retreat support effort. A closely related prior award, N0018925P0435 to TCA Block 7 Hotel ($18,332; 08/21/25–09/28/25) for “MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT,” further indicates recurring retreat-based venue and services requirements.