Fort Bragg-Planning in Crisis Event

The US Army Western Hemisphere Command, through the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command, is seeking to procure lodging, conference facilities, and catered meals within a 15-mile radius of Fort Bragg, North Carolina to support the Panamax 2026 Multi-National Forces South Planning in Crisis Event. This pre-solicitation notice specifically targets federal, state, or local government-run venues and is issued for informational purposes only, with responses being strictly voluntary and non-binding. Key requirements include a full-service hotel with conference capabilities, on-site dining, gym and pool facilities, and security approval from USAWHC's Operational Protection Division. The government will evaluate venues based on their ability to meet the detailed Performance Work Statement requirements, including facility specifications, security standards, and operational capabilities. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 2, 2026, with a response deadline of February 17, 2026; however, this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and interested parties should monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for any subsequent formal Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, or Invitation for Bid.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The contract will support the event from February 26 through March 7, 2026, requiring 20 single/double hotel rooms providing 180 total room nights with specific amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, and interior access only. Catering requirements total 180 breakfast meals, 160 lunch meals, and 180 dinner meals served according to a specified schedule, with meals provided in a restaurant maintaining a City of Fayetteville Food Establishment Inspection score of 90 or above. Conference space must include one main ballroom seating 125-150 people and six breakout rooms seating 20-25 people each, operating from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily from February 27 through March 6, plus an additional icebreaker event room on February 28. The contract also requires secure WiFi accommodating 150 concurrent connections, audio-visual equipment, printing services, airport shuttle service, and a dedicated Contract Manager available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM throughout the event period.