56th Troop Command Billeting and Subsistence (Lodging and Food) for Leapfest 2026

The LEAPFEST 2026 Request for Quote details lodging and meal requirements for an event scheduled from July 26 to August 4, 2026. The request includes provisions for 1630 beds, comprising 440 for early competitors, 1050 for US competitors, and 140 for full-time support personnel. Additionally, it specifies requirements for 1062 dinner meals and 884 breakfast meals, with adjusted dining hall hours on specific dates for late dinners. An administrative fee of 10% will be applied to the subtotal of lodging and meal costs. The document outlines a comprehensive plan for accommodating and feeding participants, including detailed daily projections for support personnel, international competitors, and US competitors.

The National Guard Bureau's Justification Review Document outlines a sole-source procurement for Leapfest 2026 Billeting and Subsistence, citing 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The University of Rhode Island (URI) is the sole vendor due to its unique ability to provide lodging and meals for approximately 180 personnel from July 26 to August 4, 2026. This decision is based on market research indicating that URI is the only facility within a 15-mile/30-minute radius of critical event locations (Quonset Airbase, Camp Fogarty, Drop Zone) that can accommodate the large number of personnel at government per diem rates during the busy summer months. Past procurements for Leapfest have also been sole-sourced to URI for similar reasons, with market assessments continuing annually to explore competitive options.

The Department of the Army is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation, W912LD-26-Q-0008, for billeting and subsistence (lodging and food) for 178 individuals participating in the Leapfest 2026 Competition Event from July 26, 2026, to August 4, 2026. This is a sole-source acquisition, with the University of Rhode Island (Cage: 9B968) identified as the intended vendor. The solicitation requests quotes by 5:00 PM EST on June 4, 2026, via email to Lori Zolofra and Shane Murray. All vendors must be registered with SAM, and payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotes, but capability statements will be considered for future competitive procurements. The summary also outlines various FAR and DFARS clauses applicable to the acquisition.