Notice of intent to Sole Source-Chapel Marriage Event
ID: F4F0AQ4330A002Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 13, 2025, 4:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, intends to procure services for a Rooftop Meeting Room and Terrace to support Chapel-led marriage enrichment events. The contractor will be responsible for organizing four events between January 1 and September 30, 2025, providing lodging and meals for 20 couples, along with necessary supplies and audiovisual equipment, while adhering to a maximum budget of $4,500 per event. This procurement is crucial for enhancing relationship skills among active-duty military members and their families, with the selected contractor expected to ensure quality service throughout the events. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to Kathryn Brown at kathryn.brown.16@us.af.mil, with the understanding that the procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis with The Foundry, located within a 10-mile radius of the base.

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Posted
Jan 7, 2025, 6:11 PM UTC
The Statement of Work outlines the provisions for contractor support services for Chaplain-led enrichment and marriage events at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, aimed at enhancing relationship skills for active-duty military members and their families. The contractor is required to organize four events between January 1 and September 30, 2025, providing lodging and meals for 20 couples (40 individuals) at a maximum cost of $4,500 per event and using a rooftop terrace for larger gatherings accommodating up to 75 members at a cost not exceeding $8,500. Each event will include necessary supplies, a conference room setup with appropriate audiovisual equipment, and food options pre-approved by the government. Access for setup and teardown will be granted one hour before and after each event. The contractor must ensure service inspections occur during each event. Payment will be processed upon the submission of properly prepared invoices. This document serves as part of a federal RFP process, aiming to strengthen military family relationships through well-organized events and supportive programming.
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