FY24 Yellow Ribbon Event

The 143rd Mission Support Contracting office of the Rhode Island Air National Guard seeks to procure rental space for a Yellow Ribbon military event to be held January through March 2023. Interested parties must demonstrate experience hosting similar events and the ability to accommodate 150 personnel on a Saturday or Sunday. Capability statements are due by November 1, 2023 and must include company information, relevant past performance from the past three years, and details on meeting space specifications. The information received will be used for market research towards a potential competitive solicitation or small business set-aside to be posted on SAM.gov.

The solicitation has no set-aside designation. Interested parties must have the ability to provide conference space, audiovisual equipment, meals, childcare services, and lodging for approximately 270 service members and their families from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm on March 2, 2024. Requirements include space for a ballroom, six breakout rooms, registration, and two childcare rooms, as well as AV equipment, breakfast and lunch buffets, and 50 room nights of lodging plus 7 additional rooms for event staff.