Yellow Ribbon | IA ARNG | 2-34 BCT | Waterloo, IA

SOL #: W912LP-26-Q-5002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG
JOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1824, United States

Place of Performance

Waterloo, IA

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Conference Space And Facilities (X1AB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Jun 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 25, 2026, 3:00 PM

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, specifically the W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG, is soliciting quotes for Yellow Ribbon Event services for the 2-34 BCT in Waterloo, IA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, travel, and quality control for the event. Quotes are due by June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z (10:00 AM Central Time).

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide comprehensive support for the 2/34 IBCT Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) post-deployment event. Key services include:

  • Lodging: 40 non-smoking rooms with two beds each for Friday night, August 14, 2026.
  • Meeting Spaces: Registration area, resource area, general session room (capacity 300), breakout room (capacity 150), child & youth room (capacity 10), and childcare room (capacity 8).
  • Meals: Beverages, lunch for 300 attendees, and children's lunches.
  • Parking: Provision of parking passes if free parking is unavailable.
  • On-site POC: A designated on-site point of contact must be available throughout the event.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
  • NAICS Code: 721110 (Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels), with a small business size standard of $40 million.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
  • Period of Performance: Two days, Friday, August 14, 2026, and Saturday, August 15, 2026.
  • Place of Performance: Within a 25-mile radius of Waterloo, IA 50703.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotation Due Date: June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z (10:00 AM Central Time).
  • Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Hunter Maeder (hunter.d.maeder.civ@army.mil) and Kelsey Letcher (kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil).
  • Basis for Award: Lowest total price from a responsible Offeror whose quotation meets the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must have a current, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
  • Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) at https://piee.eb.mil.

Key Attachments

  • Attachment 01 - Contractor Information & Pricing Table: Critical for providing company details and detailed pricing for services. Must be completed and submitted with the quote.
  • Attachment 02 - Performance Work Statement (PWS): Outlines the detailed requirements, scope of work, performance standards, and special requirements for the event.
  • Attachment 03 - Provisions and Clauses: Lists all relevant FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, including specific instructions for Offerors regarding telecommunications equipment and WAWF payment procedures.

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Yellow Ribbon | IA ARNG | 2-34 BCT | Waterloo, IA | GovScope