Strong Bonds Retreats

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is soliciting quotes for Strong Bonds Retreats services, which include lodging, meeting space, and catering for two separate military retreat events. The solicitation is a combined synopsis and request for quotation (RFQ) numbered FA462026QA238, with quotes due by April 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. The contractor must provide fixed pricing for a Marriage Retreat (COUPLE LINK) scheduled for May 15-17, 2026, and a Singles Retreat (SINGLES PICK) scheduled for June 12-14, 2026, each accommodating 22 personnel. Key requirements include providing accommodations with queen-sized or larger beds and high-speed internet, a meeting room configured with audiovisual equipment for 22 personnel, and five meals per retreat (two dinners, two breakfasts, and one lunch) with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Award will be made to the responsible offeror offering the best value based on price and Supplier Performance Risk System assessments as approximately equal evaluation factors. Questions pertaining to the RFQ were due by April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT, and an amendment issued on April 8, 2026 clarified that evaluation will consider only the stated evaluation factors and Statement of Work requirements, with no additional qualitative considerations such as venue quality or past performance history.

This is a 100% small business set-aside with no identified incumbent contractor. There is no stated award value or budget range in the solicitation documents. The two retreat events each serve 22 military personnel, requiring 10 double-occupancy rooms and 2 single-occupancy rooms per retreat. Performance will take place at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, though the venue itself must be located within 180 miles of Spokane, Washington, with Canadian locations also acceptable; the two retreats may be held at different locations. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Service Contract Act as outlined in the wage determination for Spokane and Stevens counties, Washington, and must adhere to Air Force-specific terms and conditions including environmental compliance prohibitions on Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.