Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event

Project Information

Bid Title
Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event
Issuing Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location
Maine
Published Date
Apr 27, 2026
Closing Date
May 8, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
W912JD26QA008
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Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Project Description
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Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
W912JD26QA008
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
Sub Command
JFHQ USPFO ME
Sub Command 2
USPFO ME PROCUREMENT
Office
W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Apr 27, 2026 01:41 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Apr 17, 2026 09:18 am EDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: May 08, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: May 08, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: May 23, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: May 23, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: X1AB - LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
  • Place of Performance:
    ME 04330
    USA
Description View Changes

Amendment 0002 issued - 4-27-2026.



Amendment 0001 issued - 4-17-2026.



The Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) Yellow Ribbon Program intends to host a Pre Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event that provides training and resources for Service Members and Family Members of the Maine Army National Guard per guidance found in DODI 1342.28. Guidelines for this event are specified in section 5 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).



This competitive solicitation is to be issued as: 100% set-aside under Small Business IAW 19.104 – Small Business Set-Aside



The United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Contracting Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, resulting from this solicitation.



Period of Performance: 12 July 2026 – 08:00 (8:00am Est) ~ Sunday, 12 July 2026 16:00 (4:00pm Est)



Location: Rental of venue must be within 10 miles of Interstate (I-95) corridor and between Auburn, Maine and Augusta, Maine.



Amendments: Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on Contracting Opportunities, quoters will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. Potential Quoter's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.



Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single purchase order to a responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to three (3) evaluation factors. Technical, Past Performance, and Price, IAW RFO 12.203(b). Award may be made without discussions with potential contractors. Interested contractors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced quote. Interested parties are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or he/she made an imprudent offer. Evaluation will be\ solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements. Reference 12.203(b) Basis for Award.



Submittal of Solicitation Questions: Questions concerning this RFQ or requests for clarification shall be made in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Bibeau at daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil. The due date for questions will be 3:00 PM EDT on May 4th, 2026. As soon as an Offeror is aware of any problems or ambiguities in interpreting the specifications, terms/conditions, instructions or evaluation criteria of this RFQ, the Offeror should promptly notify the Contracting Officer. It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:



Subject: Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event – RFQ No: W912JD26QA008



A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.



Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the interested contractor's initial quotation should contain the contractor's best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements.



The Service Contact Act applies to this contract and requires the Contractor and Subcontractor to pay the minimum locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits reflected in the applicable Service Contract Act. The following Service Contact Act have been

incorporated and can be downloaded from SAM.gov.



Wage Determination: 2015-4009 – Rev No. 32 – Dated 12-03-2025



Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.



To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Contractors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through PIEE. Additional information and registration for PIEE can be completed online at https://wawf.eb.mil /piee-landing/. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the contract. All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through PIEE upon satisfactory completion of work and the receipt of a proper certification for payment.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • KO FOR MEARNG 194 WITHROP STREET BLDG 39
  • AUGUSTA , ME 04333-0032
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
Commodity Codes
  • FSC XLease or Rental of Facilities
  • NAICS 531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
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