Post Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event Rio Rancho, NM
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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 New Mexico Army National Guard (NMARNG) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for a Post Deployment Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) Event in the Rio Rancho/Albuquerque, NM area. This event, scheduled for May 3, 2026, requires comprehensive venue, lodging, meal, and childcare services for up to 120 attendees. Responses will inform a potential competitive procurement, which may be set-aside for small businesses. Responses are due March 09, 2026.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice aims to identify parties with the interest and resources to support the NMARNG YRRP event. The information gathered will help determine the procurement strategy, including the feasibility of a small business set-aside or full and open competition. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal, firm-fixed-price services to host the YRRP event. Key services include:
- Providing a venue for up to 120 attendees, located within 30 miles of the New Mexico National Guard Readiness Center in Albuquerque, NM.
- Furnishing a general assembly room with A/V equipment, registration tables, and seating.
- Setting up two adult breakout rooms and two youth breakout rooms (ages 0-6 and 6-18) with appropriate amenities.
- Offering 15 display tables in the foyer area.
- Providing two catered meals (breakfast and lunch) and light refreshments for breaks.
- Arranging parking for approximately 150 vehicles at no cost to attendees.
- Reserving 41 double occupancy rooms for participants requiring lodging (check-in May 3, check-out May 4, 2026).
- Delivering licensed and certified childcare services with age-appropriate activities and secure sign-in/out procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated NAICS: 721110 – Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (Size Standard: $40.0 Million)
- Period of Performance: Event on May 3, 2026; Lodging May 3-4, 2026.
- Potential Set-Aside: Total Small Business (pending market research results). FAR 52.219-14 Deviation 2021-O0008 may apply.
- Response Due: March 09, 2026, by 12:00 PM MST.
- Published: March 04, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Company name, point of contact, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, and a statement of small business status (including type/certifications) with the corresponding NAICS code.
- Indication of interest in competing as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
Additional Notes
This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service, nor will it pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.