QCYS Teen Panel Event
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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 District of Columbia Army National Guard (DCARNG) is soliciting proposals for event space, lodging, and meals to support a Military Family Readiness Workshop (Teen Panel). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires services for an offsite event within a 5-mile radius of the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA. Quotes are due March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services including:
- Event Space: A general session conference room suitable for up to 20 participants from April 8-12, 2026.
- Meals: Breakfast for 20 people daily from April 9-12, 2026, served in the meeting space.
- Lodging: Four (4) double and seven (7) single non-smoking guest rooms for the nights of May 8-11, 2026.
- Transportation: Shuttle services for 12 teenagers and 4 adults between the hotel and the National Guard Bureau (April 9-10), and between the hotel, downtown DC (Smithsonian/monuments), and back (April 11). Complimentary shuttle service to/from Ronald Reagan Airport is also required.
Key Requirements
- Location: Facility within a 5-mile radius of 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204. Cannot be a casino hotel/motel.
- Facility: On-site parking for at least 5 vehicles (within 2-minute walk), complimentary WiFi. DCARNG will provide A/V equipment, but a projector screen is needed. Conference room capacity for up to 20 people.
- Lodging: Hotels must have a 3-star rating or higher. Rooms must be in good working condition with specific safety and comfort features (e.g., primary/secondary locks, controlled HVAC, private bath). Procedures for utility failure are required. Access to facility amenities like pools and lounges.
- Meals: Breakfast minimums include bread, protein (turkey bacon, sausage, eggs), cereal, assorted fruit, juice, coffee/tea, and water.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 721110, Size Standard $40M)
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 27, 2026
- Questions Due: March 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Offer Due Date: March 10, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Period of Performance:
- Conference Space: April 8-12, 2026
- Meals: April 9-12, 2026
- Lodging: May 8-11, 2026
- Product Service Code: V231 (Lodging Hotel/Motel)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, structured by CLINs with Unit Price and Total amounts. The government will evaluate proposals based on price and other factors, including past performance, event facility location, lodging quality, and menu items, seeking the best value. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: MAJ Darrin Weaver (darrin.j.weaver.mil@army.mil)