True North Family Retreat
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Air Force, FA4427 60 CONS LGC, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the "True North Family Retreat." This requirement seeks to provide lodging, food, entertainment, and conference services for up to 24 military families (approximately 150 individuals) at Travis Air Force Base, CA. The government anticipates an Other than Full and Open Competition set-aside, with Great Wolf Resort LLC identified as the intended source. The purpose is to strengthen family connections and enhance dynamics for military families.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing:
- Accommodation: Up to 24 Family Suites (two queen-size beds, full-size sleeper sofa, accommodating 6 people per room).
- Food & Beverages: 5 meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch) and 1 snack per day for up to 150 people, including alternatives for vegetarians and those with food sensitivities, plus daily drinks.
- Conference Space: Column-free space for up to 150 people with audio/visual support and technician services.
- Childcare: Certified and licensed commercial childcare services.
- Entertainment & Parking: Daily passes for hotel entertainment options and parking at no extra charge.
The retreat's objective is to facilitate bonding and communication-enhancing activities for military families of the 60 MSG, 60 MXG, and 821 CRG.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ)).
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Primary dates are August 21-23, 2026 (3 days/2 nights). Rescheduling is possible due to unforeseen events, but must occur no later than September 30, 2026.
- Anticipated Award Date: June 07, 2026.
- Published Date: April 08, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Travis Air Force Base, CA.
- Product Service Code (PSC): V231 (Lodging - Hotel/Motel).
- NAICS Code: 721110 (Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels).
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Anticipated Set-Aside Strategy: Other than Full and Open Competition.
- Intended Source: Great Wolf Resort LLC, due to their capacity and on-site family-friendly entertainment offerings.
- Eligibility: To be eligible, an offeror's product must meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. A Qualified Products List (QPL) may be available from the Sources Sought Attachments Section.
Evaluation
- Anticipated Award Basis: Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Award Factors: Primarily based on fulfilling the need for family-style lodging and the ability to facilitate on-site family-friendly entertainment.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice, and the government is not soliciting quotes or proposals at this time. For inquiries, contact Johnathan Daniels at johnathan.daniels.1@us.af.mil or 707-424-7726, or Mr. Vitaliy Kim at vitaliy.kim.1@us.af.mil or 707-424-7740.