Army’s 250th Birthday Commemoration
ID: W9124J-25-Q-BDAYType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTONFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-1361, USA

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Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL (V231)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Futures Command, is seeking qualified vendors to provide venue and event services for the Army’s 250th Birthday Commemoration scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The procurement requires a non-personal services contract for a venue within 10 miles of downtown Austin that can accommodate various event needs, including breakout rooms and security services for VIPs. This initiative emphasizes the importance of engaging small businesses, with at least two qualified respondents needed to set aside the opportunity for small business bidding. Interested firms must submit their capabilities, including firm details, relevant experience, and pricing strategies, by February 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Amber Clark at amber.r.clark18.civ@army.mil or Ralph M. Bowie at ralph.m.bowie.civ@army.mil.

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    The Army Futures Command issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of providing event services for the Army’s 250th Birthday Commemoration scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Austin, Texas. This notice seeks information to support a potential set-aside for small businesses, contingent upon receiving responses from at least two qualified entities. The requirements include venue specifications such as location within 10 miles of downtown Austin, capacity for 300 guests, facilities for breakout rooms, catering services with a Texas BBQ theme, and adequate security measures for high-profile attendees. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements detailing their qualifications, previous experience, and any recommendations for improving the solicitation process. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this contract is 721110, and the document outlines both the government's expectations for potential vendors and the specific information required to inform their decision-making. Responses are due by February 21, 2025, and are limited to ten pages.
    The Army Futures Command is soliciting information through a Sources Sought Notice for a contract to provide venue and event services for the Army’s 250th Birthday Commemoration scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Austin, Texas. This initiative focuses on small businesses, requiring at least two qualified respondents to set aside the opportunity for small business bidding. Interested firms must submit their capabilities, including firm details, work performance percentages, relevant experience, and pricing strategies, particularly for a venue within 10 miles of downtown Austin that can accommodate various event needs, such as breakout rooms and security services for VIPs. Respondents are also encouraged to provide feedback on improving competitiveness in contract structuring. The document clarifies that this is not a request for proposals and outlines submission timelines and contact information for further inquiries, emphasizing that responses will not be returned after submission, thereby fostering transparency in the procurement process.
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