Rocky Mountain Western Classic Drill Meet
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 Department of the Army, MICC-FT KNOX, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing facility rental and support services for the Rocky Mountain Western Classic Drill Meet.
This event is scheduled for April 24-25, 2026, within 20 miles of Denver, Colorado. The government intends to set this aside for small businesses if at least two qualified small businesses respond. Responses are due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a non-personal services contract to provide facilities, furniture, equipment, supplies, management, supervision, and labor. Key aspects include:
- Facility: Minimum 50,000 sq ft with adequate electrical power, capable of accommodating approximately 1,600 JROTC student-cadets, spectators, educators, and media.
- Equipment: 80 (6-8 foot) folding tables and 1,000 folding chairs.
- Support: Adequate restroom facilities (4 male, 4 female), medical support (at least one EMT and on-call physician), cleanup services, and 20 trash receptacles per floor.
- Event Areas: Seating for at least 2,000 spectators in the main arena, specific competition and staging areas (four 85'x70' drill pads, color guard, inspection, scoring, judges' break room), and bleachers for group photos.
- Access: Setup on April 24, 2026 (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and event on April 25, 2026 (6:00 AM - 8:00 PM).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Potential Small Business Set-Aside (contingent on responses)
- NAICS Code: 531120 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Mini warehouses), $34M size standard.
- Place of Performance: Within 20 miles of 1617 S. Acoma St., Denver, Colorado, 80223.
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
- Published Date: March 9, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Firm name, POC, phone, email, UEI, CAGE, and small business status/certifications.
- Indicate interest as a prime contractor and any subcontracting/JV/teaming plans.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.
- Suggestions on how to structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not pay for information submitted. Responses should be emailed to Zachery E. Reynolds (zachery.e.reynolds.civ@army.mil) and Ranetta M. DeRamos (ranetta.m.deramos.civ@army.mil).