Yellow Ribbon | IA ARNG | 2-34 BCT | Waterloo, IA
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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 Department of the Army, specifically the W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG, is soliciting quotes for a Yellow Ribbon Event for the 2-34th BCT in Waterloo, IA. This Solicitation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, facilities, and services for the event, including lodging, meeting spaces, and meals. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing 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, August 14th, 2026.
- Meeting Spaces: Registration, 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. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 14th, 2026 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday, August 15th, 2026 (6:00 AM - 5:00 PM). The venue must be located within a 25-mile radius of Waterloo, IA 50703.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 721110 (Small Business Size Standard: $40 million)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Waterloo, IA area.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central (local) time.
- Submission Method: Email to Hunter Maeder (hunter.d.maeder.mil@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.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must complete and submit Attachment 01 (Contractor Information & Pricing Table) as part of their quote.
- Invoicing: Electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Eligibility & Requirements
- Offerors must have a current, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Contractor must designate an on-site point of contact, ensure personnel wear identification, and adhere to the U.S. Government's zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons.
- No Government Furnished Property, Materials, Equipment, or Services (GFP/M/E/S) will be provided.
Additional Notes
Relevant attachments include the RFQ, Contractor Information & Pricing Table (Attachment 01), Performance Work Statement (Attachment 02), and Provisions & Clauses (Attachment 03). Review Attachment 03 for critical FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to covered defense telecommunications equipment and WAWF payment instructions.