Yellow Ribbon 1-200th South Las Cruses , NM June 11-12 2026
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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 New Mexico Army National Guard (NMARNG) is seeking proposals for Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) Post Deployment event services in the Las Cruces, NM area for a two-day event on June 11-12, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Fixed-Price Contract. Quotes are due by May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services for a training event accommodating up to 350 attendees. Key requirements include:
- Venue and Facilities: General session room, registration area, audio/visual equipment, and multiple breakout rooms (3 adult, 2 youth). The venue must be within 30 miles of the New Mexico National Guard Readiness Center (249 N Armory Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88007).
- Lodging: 80 double-occupancy rooms for participants traveling 150+ miles, for check-in June 11 and check-out June 12, 2026. Suite-style rooms with a king bed and pullout sofa are acceptable. The Government will not provide a tax-exempt certificate for lodging in New Mexico; offerors must include all applicable state and local lodging taxes in their pricing.
- Dining Services: Light refreshments (AM and PM) for 350 people, including options for dietary restrictions. Full meals like breakfast or lunch are not required.
- Childcare Services: Licensed childcare for up to 30 youth (ages 6-18) and up to 20 youth (ages 0-6), with required background checks and certifications.
- Logistics: No-cost parking for approximately 250 vehicles and a pre-event site walkthrough.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS: 721110 - Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Size Standard: $40.0 Million)
- Period of Performance: June 11-12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Las Cruces, NM area
- Governing Regulations: FAR 12.202(b)(1), Class Deviation 2026-O0028 – Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, and DFARS 212.
- Wage Determination: WD 15-5447 for Dona Ana County, NM, applies, outlining minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Factor 1: Technical Capability (demonstrating understanding and methodology for PWS requirements, including Venue, Lodging, Dining, Childcare, and Management Approach). Technical approaches are limited to 5 pages.
- Factor 2: Pricing (evaluated for completeness and reasonableness).
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST via email to Dangela Parsons (Dangela.l.parsons.civ@army.mil).
- Quote Submission: Via email to Dangela Parsons (Dangela.l.parsons.civ@army.mil) and Edwin D. Widgeon (150sow.msc.rfprfq@us.af.mil) by May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST. Include the RFQ number in the email subject line.
- Pricing: Must clearly annotate pricing or use "Not Separately Priced" (NSP) or "No Cost" for each PWS requirement. Unit prices must include all applicable fees and taxes. A total price for the quote is mandatory.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM (https://sam.gov/) to be considered for award.
- Payment Instructions: Refer to DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) for details on electronic invoicing via WAWF.