DRAFT - PWS Yellow Ribbon Event Reno March 2026.docx
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This is a Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Nevada Army National Guard's 150th SMC Yellow Ribbon Event scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. The contractor must provide conference room meeting space, banquet meals, and associated services for approximately 280 National Guard service members and their spouses/significant others from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The venue must be located within a 20-mile radius of Reno, maintain a minimum three-star rating, provide onsite parking, and be situated approximately 10 miles from a hospital or emergency room. The contractor shall provide two conference rooms—one main space accommodating 280 guests configured with round tables seating eight people each, complete with a podium, microphone, speakers, projector, screen, elevated stage, Wi-Fi, and A/V cables, and one breakout room with rectangular tables around the perimeter.
The meals component requires a plated or buffet-style lunch featuring three main entrée selections, two side dishes, salad with multiple dressings, bread, and beverages including coffee, tea, water, and juice, with accommodations for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dietary requirements sufficient for 280 adults. Snack service must be provided during breaks at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The contractor shall provide all standard serving dishes, plates, glasses, utensils, and linens, and must maintain continuous beverage service throughout the event. No food and beverage minimum charge is permitted. All contractor staff must possess current food handler permits and valid food service and business licenses, available for inspection during the event. The contractor must provide an onsite event coordinator with proper identification, emergency evacuation notices in all rooms, facility site maps, and allow support staff access for a pre-event walkthrough. The solicitation is anticipated for release on or around February 3, 2026, and interested SBA-certified SDVO small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements to gregory.p.kothman.civ@army.mil.
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR
150th SMC Yellow Ribbon Event, Reno, NV March 8, 2026
PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Introduction The Nevada National Guard has a requirement for conference room meeting space and banquet meals to facilitate a Yellow Ribbon Event, on March 8, 2026. The facility will accommodate a dining and training space for approximately 280 Nevada National Guard Service Members, Spouse/Significant Other in Reno, NV.
1.1 Scope
The contractor shall provide adequate conference space, plated lunch, refreshments, tables and chairs, A/V support equipment, restrooms, team building exercise or access to pool (if available) and parking necessary to meet criteria defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) to hold a Yellow Ribbon Event.
1.2 Background
Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, the Department of Defense (DoD) Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) will provide National Guard and Reserve Members and their Families with information, services, referral and proactive outreach opportunities throughout the entire deployment cycle: Pre-Deployment, Deployment, Demobilization and Post-Deployment-Reconstitution. It is the intent of the National Guard Bureau to establish a DoD YRRP that provides a continuum of support and high standard of care for the Army and Air National Guard members and their Families.
1.3 Period of Performance (PoP)
The Yellow Ribbon Event shall take place on Mach 8, 2026.
1.4 Place of Performance
The performance shall be at a venue within a 20-mile radius of the Reno area.
1.5 Hours of Operation
The contractor shall provide a ballroom/training space from approximately 7:00 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time March 8, 2026.
PART II: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2. This section describes general requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Event, Reno.
2.1 The Contractor shall ensure compliance of the following during the event:
2.1.1 The Contractor must provide an on-site representative at the venue during the event (event coordinator). Venue staff shall either carry proper identification or wear clothing with venue logo which identifies them as staff for the venue at all times during the event.
2.1.2 All contractor food service employees must have the required training and food handlers’ permits in accordance with location regulations, on file and available for review during the event.
2.1.3 Contractor shall have clear standard emergency evacuation notices posted in all conference rooms.
2.1.4 Contractor shall provide a facility site map/layout that includes floor plans of conference room(s).
2.1.5 Contractor shall provide access to facility for support staff during the week prior to the event for a walk through. This will be to plan/coordinate outside resources (pop-up tables, extension cords, etc.) that the support staff plans to bring.
PART III: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
3. Specific Tasks and Work Requirements The contractor shall perform the following tasks to deliver the required services. The contractor shall meet these specifications to demonstrate its technical, operational, and administrative expertise in support of the Nevada National Guard Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program objectives.
3.1 Event Setting
3.1.1 Contractor shall provide conference space that is conducive to safety and learning.
3.1.2 Venue location shall be within a 20-mile radius of the Reno area and meet a minimum rating of Three Stars.
3.1.3 Onsite parking for all event attendees and support staff shall be provided.
3.1.4 Location shall be approximately 10 miles from a hospital or emergency room.
3.1.5 The contractor shall provide all conference/training area locations. All costs or fees required to access conference/training locations shall be included in the proposed price.
3.1.6 A deposit or tax for the conference room and meals cannot be required.
3.2 Conference/Meeting Services: These requirements are for the duration of the Event.
3.2.1 Two (2) conference rooms. One main conference space to accommodate up to 280 guests to be used for general training sessions and meals. One break-out room to accommodate up to 280 guests to be used for support staff and resource convention (this room will need rectangular tables on the perimeter of the room.
3.2.2 Conference room space must be size appropriate for personnel to move around freely from the tables and chairs.
3.2.3 Set-up round tables with chairs of 8 per table in each conference room.
3.2.4 A/V Equipment
3.2.4.1 Main conference rooms must be equipped with a podium, mic, speakers, projector, and screen. The main conference room will need an elevated stage. Additionally, each room must include a 25 ft extension cord, grounded power strip, Wi-Fi accessibility, and HDMI cable.
3.2.5 The contractor shall provide beverage services to the conference space, to include ice water, and coffee throughout the event.
3.3 Meals
The Contractor with NV ARNG cannot charge an explicit or implicit Food and Beverage Minimum charge for the event.
3.3.1 Snack bar provided during breaks (10:00 am and 2:00 pm) and lunch shall be provided by the contractor on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
3.3.2 A plated lunch meal or Buffett style to include: choice of 3 main entrée selections; 2 side dishes (potato or rice and vegetables), choice of salads with a selection of dressings and condiments; bread; selection of beverages to include coffee, tea, hot and iced water, juice, etc. The main entrée selection(s) will be selected by the Government prior to the event.
3.3.3 Meal options must be available for vegan, gluten and dairy-free.
3.3.4 Contractor shall ensure that lunch meal have enough food for 280 adults.
3.3.5 All standard serving dishes, plates/glasses, utensils and linens shall be provided by the contractor.
3.3.6 Beverage service (see 3.2.5) must be available for the duration of the Event.
PART IV: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
4. This section describes general requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Event, Reno.
4.1. Food Handlers Permit. At a minimum, all food servers and kitchen staff must possess and maintain a current food handler’s permit, in accordance with their local regulations. Copies of these permits must be onsite and available for review during the duration of the Event.
4.2 Food Service license. At a minimum, the contractor will hold and maintain a valid food service license, in accordance with their local regulations. Copies of these licenses must be onsite and available for review during the duration of the Event.
4.3 Business license. At a minimum, the contractor will hold and maintain a valid business and operator’s license, in accordance with their local regulations. A copy of this license/s must be onsite and available for review during the duration of the Event.
4.4 Compliance. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to his/her performance under this contract and shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with said compliance. All licenses associated with the Contractor and the location must be available for the duration of the event and provided upon request of the Government Point of Contact.
4.5 Location shall be approximately 10 miles from a hospital or emergency room.
4.6 Meal Rates. The rate shall be tax exempt.
PART V: SAFETY AND SECURITY
5. This section describes the security and safety for the Yellow Ribbon Event. The following sub-section provide details of various considerations for this event.
5.1 Safety
Contractor Compliance: The contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with Public Law 91-596 (Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)). This requirement shall be incorporated into the contractor’s safety and health program. The Department of Defense (DOD) participates in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
PART VI: QUALITY
6. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance under this Purchase Order in accordance with the Government’s QASP for Acceptable Quality Level for performance (see Appendix 1).
PART VII: DELIVERABLES
| Identifier |
| Name |
| Description |
| 1.3 |
| Period of Performance |
| Provide performance date to coincide with the required date of March 8 2026 time of 7:00am-5:00pm. |
| 1.4 |
| Place of Performance |
| Provide google map or similar to show that location is within the Reno area. |
| 2.1.1 |
| Staff identification plan |
| Provide information on how contractor’s staff will be readily identified at the Event. |
| 2.1.2 |
| Employee permits |
| All food servers to have a food handler’s permit on file and available for review during Event. |
| 2.1.3 |
| Emergency Evacuation |
procedures All rooms to have Emergency Evacuation Procedures posted.
| 2.1.4 |
| Facility site map |
| Provide a facility site map. |
| 2.1.5 |
| Facility Walkthrough |
| Provide support staff an opportunity to walkthrough and identify the areas to be used. |
| 3.1.2 |
| Location |
| Provide a google map identifying location. |
| 3.1.3 |
| Parking |
| Provide parking for all Event attendees and support staff. |
| 3.2 |
| Meeting room description |
| Provide a site map/floor plan of the proposed conference room, set-up, and dimensions. |
| 3.2.5 |
| A/V Equipment |
| Provide a list of A/V equipment available during the Event. |
| 3.3 |
| Meals |
| Provide a plated breakfast and lunch menu which indicates substitutions for food allergies and food limitations. |
| 3.4 |
| Room Block |
| Provide availability of rooms for guests to book lodging for the night prior to the event. |
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
| Permits and licenses |
| Copies of permits and licenses must be onsite and available for review during the Event. |
| 4.5 |
| Hospital/emergency room |
location Provide a google map of the hotel proximity to a hospital and/or emergency room.
PWS
SUBJECT: Yellow Ribbon Event, Reno March 8, 2026
Appendix 1 Performance Requirements Summary This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).
| Performance Statements |
| Standards / |
Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)
| Inspections |
| Ratings |
| 1.3 |
| Period of Performance |
March 8, 2026
AQL: 100%
How: Provided in proposal
Who: GOV POC
| 1.4 |
| Location of venue |
within the Reno Area How: Provided in proposal
| AQL: 100% |
| Who: GOV POC |
| 2.1.1 |
| Staff Identification Plan |
AQL: 100%
How: Provided in proposal
| 2.1.3 |
| Emergency Evacuation Plan |
AQL: 100%
How: Provided in proposal
| 2.1.4 |
| Facility Site Map |
How: Provided in proposal
| 3.1.3 |
| Parking |
How: Inspected by YRRP
Who: Child & Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC)
| 3.2.3 |
| Meeting room site map |
How: Inspected by YRRP
Who: CYPC
| 3.2.5 |
| A/V Equipment |
How: Inspected by YRRP
Who: CYPC
| 3.3 |
| Meal Plan with allergy |
and food limitations How: Provided in proposal
Substitutions
| AQL: 100% |
| Who: GOV POC |
4.1 4.2
| Permits & Licenses |
| How: Inspected by YRRP |
4.3 4.4
AQL: 100%
| 4.5 |
| Proximity to Hospital or Emergency Room |
AQL: 100%
How: Provided in proposal
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