Yellow Ribbon Program Lodging and Catering
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Kentucky Army National Guard (NGKY) intends to issue a solicitation for Yellow Ribbon Program Lodging and Catering services. This will be a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The event is scheduled for May 28-29, 2026, at the Boyd Convention and Arts Center in Catlettsburg, KY. A formal solicitation is anticipated on or around April 17, 2026. This notice serves for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for lodging and catering services to support the Kentucky 201st EN BN Yellow Ribbon Program. The specific details of the work will be outlined in a Performance Work Statement (PWS) to be included with the forthcoming solicitation. The period of performance for these services is a short duration, from May 28, 2026, to May 29, 2026. The event will take place at the Boyd Convention and Arts Center, 15605 State Route 180, Catlettsburg, KY 41129.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 19 (Small Business).
- Solicitation Release: Expected on or around April 17, 2026.
- Performance Period: May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026.
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This acquisition is exclusively for eligible Small Business concerns. The Government will only consider proposals from firms certified as Small Business Concerns at the time of proposal submission. Furthermore, any contractor not registered in SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) will be considered non-compliant and will not be considered for award. The formal solicitation and any subsequent amendments will be posted on SAM.gov through PIEE.
Additional Notes
This presolicitation notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a request for proposals, and the government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal solicitation.