111th Yellow Ribbon Event Childcare Services

The Statement of Work outlines requirements for childcare providers at the 111th EN BDE Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event on March 20, 2025, in Red House, WV. Childcare is needed from 0900-1600 for approximately 90 children (75 under 12, 15 over 12) while 230 service members and designated individuals attend mandatory briefs. Providers must be WV-licensed, compliant with WV DHHR regulations, and DoD childcare safety standards, with all staff undergoing background checks. Strict child-to-staff ratios, adhering to the more stringent of WV Code or DoDI 6060.02, must be maintained, with a minimum of two providers present at all times. Staff require CPR/first aid certification and tuberculosis screening. Facilities must provide age-appropriate activities, separate play/sleep areas for children 24 months and under, and adequate space/equipment. Contractors need an on-site liaison, and all contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness and AT Level I Awareness training, along with meeting installation access and security policy requirements.

This government file, Solicitation Number W912L826QA003, is an RFP for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide on-site childcare services for the 111th Pre-Yellow Ribbon event. The contract, with a total award amount of USD 9,500,000.00, requires the contractor to offer childcare from 0900-1600 and manage check-in/check-out procedures on March 20, 2026, in Charleston, WV. It incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business set-asides, labor standards, and electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The document also includes a detailed wage determination for various occupations in West Virginia, outlining health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays. Protest procedures for the National Guard Agency are also provided.

This Statement of Work outlines requirements for childcare providers at the 111th EN BDE Pre-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event on March 20, 2025, in Red House, WV. The event anticipates 126 service members, 104 designated individuals, 75 children under 12, and 15 children over 12. Childcare services are needed from 0900-1600, with drop-off from 0815-0850. Caregivers must be West Virginia licensed, compliant with WV DHHR and DoD regulations, and meet strict child-to-staff ratios. All staff require state and federal background checks, CPR/first aid certification, and tuberculosis screening. Specific requirements include separate play and quiet sleeping areas for children 24 months and under, 36 square feet of usable floor space per child, and age-appropriate play equipment. Contractors must provide an on-site liaison, comply with installation access and security policies, and complete OPSEC and AT Level I Awareness training.