Southern Vanguard 27 Sources Sought Colombia
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 is conducting market research through this Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Southern Vanguard 27, a military exercise scheduled for November 2026 in Colombia. This RFI seeks to identify vendors capable of providing a wide range of support services and supplies for an estimated 500 personnel. Responses, including a capabilities statement, are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The potential requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Catered Meals, Bottled Water, Bagged Ice
- Refer Vans, Air Conditioning (A/C) units, Trailer lights, Generators
- Shower Trailers, Chemical Latrines/Hot Water (HW)
- Trash Collection/Removal, Laundry Services
- General Labor, Forklift services
- Lease Vehicles with Drivers (SUVs, Vans)
- Line Haul, 44-50 Pax buses, and Box Trucks for deployment/redeployment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Event: November 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only to gauge industry capabilities and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future award. Responses will inform planning for the Southern Vanguard 27 exercise.
Additional Notes
A Vendor Day is planned for June in Colombia (location TBD). Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement via email, written in English, with the subject line "Southern Vanguard 27 Capabilities".
Contacts:
- Primary: SSG Juan Caburian (juan.p.caburian2.mil@army.mil)
- Secondary: SFC Aaron Thompson (aaron.c.thompson26.mil@army.mil)