The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is seeking a venue in Fort Smith, AR, for a one-day Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event on February 8, 2026, for the 142nd HHB Service Members and their families. The event requires 30 lodging rooms for the night of February 7, 2026, accommodating two adults and two children, including breakfast, within a 20-mile radius of the venue. Free parking is mandatory. The venue must provide three meeting rooms: one large room for 400 people with AV equipment, and two smaller rooms for childcare (ages 0-5 and 6-12), with nearby bathrooms. A buffet-style lunch for 450 attendees is also required. The government is exempt from sales tax and requires flexibility for event postponement without penalty.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5141, Revision No. 30, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Crawford and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. It details specific hourly rates for a wide range of occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document also specifies required fringe benefits, such as health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. Furthermore, it addresses critical compliance information, including Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 for minimum wage, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is also thoroughly explained, emphasizing the need for proper classification and wage rate determination under the Service Contract Act.