Yellow Ribbon for Pre-Deployment 1-111 AV & B/2-151 AV (18-20 July 2026)

The Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) is hosting a Yellow Ribbon Event on July 19, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, for 420 Soldiers and their families. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the requirements for lodging and catering services for this one-day event, which focuses on connecting military families with resources and benefits. The contractor is responsible for securing lodging within 10 miles of the Schultz Center, providing 25 rooms for July 18 and 10 rooms for July 19, all non-smoking, ADA compliant, and in a low-crime area with specific amenities like parking for 30 vehicles. A dedicated on-site representative from the contracting agency is required for lodging check-in/check-out. Additionally, the RFP details catering for a hot buffet breakfast for 420 adults, to be served at the Schultz Center from 0700 to 0900 on July 19, 2026, with specific menu requirements avoiding fast food items and common allergens. The catering service must also provide flatware, plates, and condiments, with set-up and clean-up included, and must provide necessary legal documentation.

The document is a quote sheet for the Yellow Ribbon Pre-Deployment event for the 1-111 AV & B/2-151 AV, scheduled for July 18-20, 2026. It outlines requirements for lodging and catering services. For lodging (CLIN 0001), the contractor is responsible for securing 35 rooms: 25 for Saturday, July 18, 2025, and 10 for Sunday, July 19, 2025. This service falls under Product Service Code V231 with a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. For catering (CLIN 0002), the contractor must ensure all event space catering services are met, also under Product Service Code V231 and a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. Both services require contractor oversight from the Yellow Ribbon POC as specified in the Performance Work Statement.