VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD YELLOW RIBBON EVENT SERVICES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

A. This is a synopsis of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 5.207, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation for this notice will be published on https://sam.gov as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on or about July 15, 2026, and result in an award with an anticipated date of August 1, 2026.

B. The Virginia Army National Guard (VA ARNG) will conduct a Yellow Ribbon Event in or between the northern Virginia, Washignton D.C. metro, and southern Maryland areas. To conduct this event, the VA ARNG is seeking lodging, event space, catering, parking, audio/visual, and childcare services.

C. The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from the RFQ with a firm-fixed-price. Multiple awards will not be made. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for these services is 721110 (Hotels, except Casino Hotels, and Motels). The Product Service Code (PSC) is V231 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Lodging, Hotel/Motel). This requirement will be solicited as a 100% Set aside for small businesses. Only qualified offerors may submit quotes.

D. To be considered for an award, vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that the representations and certifications in their SAM registration are accurate and current.

E. Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.

F. On behalf of the Government, the Contracting Officer intends to evaluate each quote and make an award without discussions. The Contracting Officer unilaterally reserves the right to determine if it is necessary to conduct discussions.