DRAFT RFQ Yellow Ribbon Conference Facility, Meals, Audiovisual support for Delaware Army National Guard (Tuesday 12 May 2026)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Delaware Army National Guard (DE ARNG) has released a DRAFT Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Yellow Ribbon Conference Support Services, including facility, meals, and audiovisual support, for an event scheduled for May 12, 2026. This notice is solely to obtain industry feedback prior to issuing a final RFQ. Feedback is due March 25, 2026.
Purpose
This is a Presolicitation notice for a DRAFT RFQ, not a request for quotes, proposals, or offers. The DE ARNG seeks industry input to refine the upcoming final RFQ for Yellow Ribbon Conference support. Participation is voluntary and at no cost to the Government.
Feedback Requested
The Government is specifically asking industry to address the following:
- Are the salient characteristics, performance metrics, deliverables, and acceptance criteria in the performance work statement and draft RFQ clear, measurable, and commercially common?
- Are instructions to vendors sufficient to support a comparative trade-off evaluation?
- Are there any clauses that could impede competition or commercial practice?
- Are there any cost drivers, performance risks, or barriers to competition the Government should address?
Contract & Timeline
- Type: DRAFT Request for Quotations (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Feedback Due: March 25, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Anticipated Final RFQ: On or about March 30, 2026, via SAM.gov (PIEE Solicitation Module)
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only; no award will be made from this notice. Submit feedback via email to Joseph.Scarpa6.CIV@army.mil. The final RFQ will be publicized separately.