111th Yellow Ribbon Event Childcare Services

SOL #: W912L826QA003Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7N7 USPFO ACTIVITY WV ARNG
BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201-8819, United States

Place of Performance

Red House, WV

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 2, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for on-site childcare services for the 111th Yellow Ribbon Event in Red House, West Virginia. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires vendors to provide comprehensive childcare for military families during the event. Offers are due March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Local Time).

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide on-site childcare from 0900 to 1600 hours on March 20, 2026, at the 111 EN BDE Armory. Services include managing child check-in (0815-0850) and check-out procedures, supervising children while parents attend mandatory briefs, and offering age-appropriate activities such as crafts, indoor play, and reading. The service must accommodate approximately 90 children under 12 and 15 children over 12.

Key requirements include:

  • Maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios per West Virginia guidelines and DoDI 6060.02 (adhering to the more stringent standard).
  • Ensuring a minimum of two childcare providers are present at all times.
  • Providing a separate play area for children 24 months and under.
  • Ensuring adequate space (36 sq ft per child) and age-appropriate, safe play equipment.
  • All caregivers must possess current West Virginia childcare licenses (initial and provisional accepted) and be CPR/First Aid certified and screened for tuberculosis.
  • Staff must pass state and federal background checks, including CIB if required.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: March 20, 2026
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 624410 (Child Day Care Services), Size Standard: $9,500,000.00
  • Solicitation Published: March 6, 2026
  • Offers Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Local Time)
  • Place of Performance: 111 EN BDE Armory, 111 Army Navy Drive, Red House, WV 25168

Submission Requirements

Offers must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by the due date. Submissions can be on the SF 1449 or other contractor proposal documents, provided they include: the solicitation number, time for receipt of offers, offeror's details, a technical description (with product literature if necessary), terms of any express warranty, price and discount terms, "Remit to" address, a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and acknowledgment of solicitation amendments. If not using SF 1449, a statement of agreement with all terms and conditions is required.

Special Requirements

A third-party contractor must have an on-site liaison present from at least two days before the event through its conclusion. Contractor employees require background checks for installation access, compliance with personal identity verification (FAR 52.204-9), Force Protection Conditions (FPCON), and installation security policies. Employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness and AT Level I Awareness training within 30 days of contract start.

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: Eric Davis, eric.r.davis63.civ@army.mil, 304-561-6798.

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