Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER)
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to provide a Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) aimed at enhancing the spiritual readiness and relational health of military couples. The contractor is required to secure a 4-star rated (or higher) venue within 10 miles of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for a three-day, two-night retreat scheduled for May 1-3, 2026, accommodating at least 43 participants and offering various amenities including dining services and recreational facilities. This retreat is part of the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) program, which is crucial for supporting the well-being of military families. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by March 13, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Marvin Branch at marvin.t.branch2.civ@us.navy.mil or Carlton Walton at carlton.t.walton.civ@us.navy.mil.