Yellow Ribbon Conference Facility, Meals, and Audiovisual Support for Delaware Army National Guard (Tuesday 12 May 2026)
Overview
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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 Delaware Army National Guard (DE ARNG) is soliciting proposals for Yellow Ribbon Conference Facility, Meals, and Audiovisual Support for an event scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for comprehensive support services for a Yellow Ribbon Conference. The contractor will be responsible for providing a suitable venue, meal services, and all necessary audiovisual support for the event. The performance location must be a contractor-selected venue, approved by the Contracting Officer, situated in a central location within the State of Delaware, generally no further north than Wilmington and no further south than the Delaware/Maryland border. This central location is a key evaluation factor, aligning with DoD Instruction 1342.28 for Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs, which emphasizes geographically central locations for maximum participation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Event Date: May 12, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Quotation Due: April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated with a preference for centrally located venues within Delaware, as per FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Services (Tailored), considering price and other factors. Regarding food and beverage services, Government per diem policy is not applicable for this specific event, though cost-effectiveness remains a consideration.
Submission & Contact
Quotations must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module, preferably as a single PDF file. Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted via email to Joseph Scarpa (Joseph.Scarpa6.CIV@army.mil), with a copy to Amy Kline (Amy.L.Kline.CIV@army.mil). Two questions and answers have already been provided in the solicitation description, clarifying per diem policy and venue location requirements.