This solicitation notice is for services, prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12. This is the only solicitation that will be issued; the Government is requesting quotes. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through the RFO FAR. All responsible sources are invited to submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency.
IMPORTANT Notices for Offerors
A. Governing Regulations: This solicitation is governed by the regulations effective February 1, 2026, under Class Deviation 2026-O0028 Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, and RFO DFARS 212.
B. Business Classification: This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 721110 the size standard is $40,000,000.00 and the Product Service Code (PSC) is S203.
C. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: To be considered for an award, all offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/
D. The contracting officer will verify the prospective awardee's representations and certifications in SAM prior to issuing an award. Failure to maintain SAM registration will result in the offeror being deemed non-responsive and potentially ineligible for the award.
E. Payment Instructions: For details regarding payment and acceptance, please refer to DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT (WAWF) INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023), the full text of the clause is available on request. Invoices must be submitted via WAWF. Payment will be made 30 days after acceptance of the invoice in WAWF.
F. Any requirement outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) that is not explicitly priced in the offeror's quote will be considered provided at no additional cost to the Government. No subsequent contract modifications will be issued to correct offeror pricing omissions such as taxes and fees.
G. Applicable Commercial Clauses: The following commercial provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition.
a. FAR 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026)
b. FAR 52.212-4: Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026)
H. In accordance with RFO FAR 12.203; the following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:
a. Technical Capability:
1. Evaluation Approach: The Government will evaluate the offeror's technical capability based on how effectively and efficiently the offeror's solution meets the Government's requirements as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
i. The Government will perform a holistic assessment of the offeror's solution and its ability to satisfy the requirement. In accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(1), predetermined technical subfactors will not be utilized for this evaluation.
b. Past Performance:
1. Evaluation Approach: The Government will evaluate the offeror's past performance as an indicator of future success. The Government will independently pull and review performance information from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and other Government or non-Government sources.
c. Price:
1. Evaluation Approach: The Government will evaluate the total quoted price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. Total evaluated price will be inclusive of all charges such as taxes and fees.
I. Basis for Award: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.203(c)(2) The contracting officer has broad discretion in establishing how quotations will be evaluated. The Government will award a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. The Contracting Officer will conduct a comparative evaluation of all timely quotations.
a. Please note that the evaluation procedures of RFO FAR Part 14 (Sealed Bidding) and RFO FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) do not apply to this acquisition. The Government is not required to, and will not establish or utilize formal evaluation plans, assign numerical, adjectival, or color-coded scores to quotations, or establish a competitive range.
1. The Government will directly compare quotations to one another to determine which quote provides the most advantageous technical solution and past performance record at a fair and reasonable price. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to communicate with any, all, or none of the vendors at any point during the evaluation. These communications are not governed by the restrictive discussions rules of RFO FAR Part 15. The Government may solicit revised quotations or resolve minor details with one or more vendors without the obligation to open discussions or request final proposal revisions from all vendors. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical and pricing terms in their initial quotation.
J. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES: Please submit all questions and inquiries via email to Dangela Parsons Dangela.l.parsons.civ@army.mil later than July 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST. Questions received after this time may not be addressed or acknowledged.
K. QUOTE SUBMISSION: Please submit your quote via email to the points of contact listed above no later than July 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for any amendments to this requirement. Include the RFQ number in the email subject line.
L. LATE QUOTES: In accordance with RFO FAR 52.212-1, any quotes received after the due date may be disqualified.
a. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure the Government receives their quote before the deadline.
M. PRICE LIST: Please provide your price list/schedule as part of your quote. Your pricing schedule must clearly annotate pricing or the words, "not separately priced" or "no cost" for each requirement identified. Omission of no cost line items may cause your quote to be non-responsive. Unit prices shall include all applicable fees, to include any non-exempt taxes.
N. COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION: Incomplete information may lead to the disqualification of your quote. To expedite the evaluation process, please do not submit documents that were not requested in the solicitation. It is important to inform the contracting office if your quote does not meet all of the Government's requirements. All items must meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and any other attached documents.
O. CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Price Contract
P. GENERAL REQUIREMENT:
a. Period of Performance: Rio Rancho/Albuquerque, New Mexico : September 27-28 2026.
b. Place of Performance: 50 miles from the New Mexico National Guard Readiness Center Rio Rancho, NM. Google maps will be utilized to calculate distances, end-point used will be 4001 Northwest Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.
c. The following attachments are included in this solicitation:
1. Price List - Include the RFQ# Notice# on the email subject line when sending your quotation via email to Dangela.l.parsons.civ@army.mil.
2. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
3. Wage Determination 15-5443
Q. PROVISIONS/ CLAUSES: A complete list of all provisions and clauses is available upon request.
Background
This solicitation is issued by the New Mexico Army National Guard (NMARNG) for the 226th Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) event, aimed at providing support and resources to service members and their families. The goal is to enhance opportunities for service members to access the Yellow Ribbon Curriculum through a well-organized event that includes lodging, childcare, and meeting facilities.
Work Details
The contractor will provide a venue in the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area that can accommodate up to 179 attendees for a one-day training event on September 28, 2026. Services include:
- General Assembly Room with tables for 179 people, registration tables, and personnel for event check-in.
- Audio/visual equipment setup including power supply, sound connection, internet access, and screens.
- Two childcare rooms for youth ages 0-18 with necessary supplies and staff.
- Provision of light refreshments and beverages during specified breaks.
- Ample parking for approximately 200 vehicles at no cost to attendees.
- A block of 40 double occupancy hotel rooms for participants traveling over 150 miles, with specific requirements for room reservations and cleanliness standards.
- Compliance with all safety regulations of the venue.
Period of Performance
September 27-28, 2026
Place of Performance
Rio Rancho/Albuquerque, New Mexico; within a 50-mile radius from the New Mexico National Guard Readiness Center.
Bidder Requirements
This acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Bidders must be licensed by the state of New Mexico to operate a childcare center or family childcare home. All staff over 18 must have completed an advanced FBI Federal Fingerprint Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Providers must maintain a childcare liability insurance policy of at least $500,000 and certifications in First Aid and CPR.
