SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
ID: W912J3ILC2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NQ USPFO ACTIVITY NM ARNGSANTA FE, NM, 87508-4695, USA

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)

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https://sam.gov/opp/12d03348198744449c2cbe565ce6e536/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the New Mexico Army National Guard, is seeking information from potential contractors to support the planning of Yellow Ribbon events scheduled for April 13, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The requirements include catering services for breakfast and lunch for 100 to 300 attendees, a general session room accommodating 300 to 900 participants, breakout rooms, and necessary audio-visual equipment such as projectors, screens, and microphones. This opportunity is crucial for facilitating the Yellow Ribbon events, which serve to support service members and their families. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to this Sources Sought Notice by January 31, 2025, and may express their interest at any time. For further inquiries, contact Gabriela Fabela at gabriela.r.fabela.mil@army.mil or Mr. Marshall Baca at marshall.e.baca.civ@army.mil.

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