Yellow Ribbon NMARNG Albuquerque/Rio Rancho NM 18-19 June 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 Department of the Army, New Mexico Army National Guard (NMARNG), is seeking proposals for Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) Post Deployment event services in the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, NM area. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Fixed-Price Contract covering venue, lodging, childcare, and catering for an event scheduled for June 18-19, 2026. Quotes are due by May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services for the NMARNG Yellow Ribbon event, accommodating up to 450 attendees. Key requirements include:
- A venue within 30 miles of Rio Rancho, NM, with a general session room (banquet rounds for 450), three adult breakout rooms (100 each), and two youth breakout rooms (30 for ages 6-18, 20 for ages 0-6). All rooms require A/V and internet.
- A provider display area with 20 tables.
- Lodging: 50 double-occupancy rooms for June 18-19, 2026, for participants traveling over 150 miles. Suite-style rooms with a king bed and pullout sofa are acceptable.
- Dining Services: Light refreshments (AM/PM, e.g., charcuterie, finger sandwiches, fruit) for 450 attendees, accommodating dietary restrictions. Lunch and breakfast are not included.
- Childcare Services: Licensed, background-checked, insured, and First Aid/CPR certified providers for up to 50 children across two age groups.
- Ample, no-cost parking for approximately 350 vehicles.
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.
- PSC: V231 (Lodging Hotel/Motel).
- Period of Performance: June 18-19, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Within 30 miles of 4001 Northwest Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.
- Governing Regulations: FAR 12.202(b)(1), Class Deviation 2026-O0028 – RFO Part 12, and DFARS 212.
- Attachments: Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Wage Determination 15-5443 (for Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia counties, NM).
Submission & Evaluation
This is an Request for Quotation (RFQ). Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM MST to Dangela.l.parsons.civ@army.mil.
- Quotes Due: May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM MST via email to the contracting points of contact.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include a price list clearly annotating pricing or "Not Separately Priced" (NSP) / "No Cost" for each PWS requirement, and a total price. Unit prices must include all applicable state and local lodging taxes, as New Mexico tax exemption does not apply. A technical approach, not exceeding 5 pages, is required.
- Evaluation Factors:
- Technical Capability: Demonstrated understanding and methodology for PWS requirements, assessed across Venue & Facilities, Lodging & Logistics, Dining Services, Childcare Services, and Management Approach.
- Pricing: Completeness and reasonableness.
- Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government.
Key Clarifications
This is a brand-new contract requirement with no incumbent. Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for amendments. Payment instructions are governed by DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS.