Intent to Sole Source - MA ARNG Yellow Ribbon Event

The Massachusetts Army National Guard (MA ARNG)  has a requirement for rental of meeting space and certain associated services for a Yellow Ribbon Event held on 22 July 2023.

The MAARNG intends to issue a purchase order to Mother Daughter Contracting Services LLC (Mother Daughter) on a sole source basis in accordance with (IAW) AR 13.106-1(b)(1). Mother Daughter is a service-disabled, veteran-owned (SDVOSB) concern.

IAW 19.1406, a contracting officer (KO) shall consider a contract award to a SDVOSB concern on a sole source basis before considering small business set-asides. None of the exclusions of FAR 19.1404 apply and -

(1) The KO does not have a reasonable expectation that the offers would be received from two or more SDVOSB concerns;

(2) The anticipated award price of the contract will not exceed $4 million for w requirement within NAICS code 531120;

(3) The requirement is not currently being performed by an 8(a) participant under the provisions of FAR Subpart 19.8;

(4) The SDVOSB concern has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and

(5) Award can be made at a fair and reasonable price.