688 CW/HC Chaplain Corps Family Retreats
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 Air Force, 502d Contracting Squadron (FA3016 502 CONS CL), has issued a Special Notice as a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Purchase Order to Kalahari Resort & Convention Center for 688 CW/HC Chaplain Corps Family Resiliency Retreats. This action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1. The purpose of this notice is to determine if other entities can meet the requirement for future retreats, as this is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses are due by April 14, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for two 2-night, 3-day family resiliency retreats, accommodating up to twenty (20) adults and twenty-five (25) children per event. These retreats are intended as a form of ministry to support active duty, reserve members, and their dependents, fostering personal and spiritual growth, enhancing mental toughness, spiritual maturity, and a sense of responsibility. The events are scheduled for May 8-10, 2026, and August 14-16, 2026, in Round Rock, Texas.
Facility Requirements
The facility must be no more than a two-hour drive from Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. It must feature a range of onsite amenities and activities, including but not limited to rock climbing, a water park, bowling, conference facilities, and various dining options.
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- NAICS: 721110 - Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- Product Service Code: V231 - Lodging-Hotel/Motel
- Size Standard: $40,000,000.00 (Large Business)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source intent)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive quotes. Any interested party may inquire with the points of contact below to demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement for future retreats.
Timeline & Contacts
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 3:00 PM CT
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
- Primary Contact: Dionne Harris, dionne.harris@us.af.mil, 210-652-8419
- Secondary Contact: Umar A. Thomas, umar.thomas.1@us.af.mil, 210-652-8960