Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event

SOL #: W912JD26QA008Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG
AUGUSTA, ME, 04333-0032, United States

Place of Performance

ME

NAICS

Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Conference Space And Facilities (X1AB)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 4, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 8, 2026, 5:00 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 Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) is soliciting proposals for a Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event on July 12, 2026, to provide essential training and resources for Service Members and their families, in accordance with DODI 1342.28. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order, requiring comprehensive venue, catering, and audio/visual services. Proposals are due May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for a single-day event on July 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.

  • Location: The venue must be situated within 10 miles of the I-95 corridor, specifically between Auburn, Maine, and Augusta, Maine.
  • Catering:
    • Continental breakfast for approximately 325 attendees (including 75 children) from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM.
    • Hot lunch for approximately 625 attendees (300 service members, 325 family members, 75 children) from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST.
    • Compliance with State and Local food safety laws and Army regulations is mandatory, including a current ServSafe certification and a health inspection report with a grade of "B" or equivalent.
  • Venue Space:
    • Parking for 550 vehicles (at no cost to attendees).
    • Two indoor conference rooms, each capable of accommodating up to 300 people.
    • An open space suitable for a fair, equipped with 15 tables and 2 chairs per table.
    • Dining space designed to accommodate approximately 315 personnel per scheduled lunchtime (as clarified by Amendment 0001).
    • Two small meeting rooms for youth programming/childcare (up to 50 attendees each).
    • One small meeting room for private discussions (4 attendees).
  • Audio/Visual Equipment: Includes a sound system, microphone, laptop audio input, HDMI input, two projectors, two projector screens (minimum 10 ft diameter), and one podium.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
  • Period of Performance: July 12, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
  • NAICS Code: 531120, with a Size Standard of $34,000,000.00.
  • Applicable Regulations: The Service Contract Act applies, requiring adherence to minimum prevailing wages and fringe benefits as specified in Wage Determination 2015-4009, Revision No. 32, dated December 3, 2025.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
  • Questions Due: May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Bibeau, at daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil. The subject line should be: "Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event – RFQ No: W912JD26QA008."
  • Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil and submitted in two separate volumes: Volume I (Quote - SF 1449, amendments, representations, certifications, level of effort) and Volume II (Technical Approach).
  • Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering three evaluation factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. The Government intends to award without discussions, and an unrealistically low price may lead to elimination.
  • Payments: Contractors are required to submit payment requests (invoices) through PIEE (https://wawf.eb.mil/piee-landing/).

Amendments

Amendment 0001, issued on April 17, 2026, clarified the dining space requirements in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifying that the Government requires accommodation for approximately 315 personnel per scheduled lunchtime. Offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to the solicitation.

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