114th IN (NJARNG) Post-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event
ID: PANNGB-25-P-0000-007691Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NP USPFO ACTIVITY NJ ARNGJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08640-5600, USA

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Caterers (722320)

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FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive services for the 114th IN (NJARNG) Post-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event scheduled for March 15-16, 2025, in Hammonton, New Jersey. The contractor will be responsible for catering nutritious meals and providing conference space for approximately 800 adults and 100 children, ensuring all dietary restrictions are accommodated and that facilities meet specific performance objectives. This event is part of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, which supports service members and their families post-deployment, highlighting the importance of community and family reintegration efforts. Interested contractors should contact John Moreland at john.m.moreland.mil@army.mil or Brian Aston at brian.j.aston.civ@army.mil for further details, as the government will not provide any facilities or services for this event.

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    The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) in southern New Jersey is conducting an event on March 15-16, 2025, aimed at supporting service members and their families post-deployment. The contractor is required to provide comprehensive services, including conference space and meals, for approximately 800 adults and 100 children over the two-day event. Key facility requirements include a main presentation room without obstructions, setup and takedown of furniture, and amenities such as water stations and signage. Additionally, the contractor must cater nutritious meals accommodating various dietary restrictions. All services must adhere to specified performance objectives, ensuring timely provision of refreshments and facilities. Importantly, the government will not provide any facilities or services, placing the onus on the contractor. Points of Contact (POC) for contracting have not yet been finalized. This document falls under typical government RFPs, outlining requirements and expectations for contractors in supporting military family reintegration efforts.
    The NG Agency Protest Program serves as an Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism for parties interested in contesting decisions made by the National Guard (NG) without resorting to external forums like the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Protests must be submitted to designated authorities within specified timelines, with the aim of resolving issues within 35 calendar days. The program outlines that during the protest, contract awards or performance are put on hold, paralleling the timeline for protests filed with the GAO. The document details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses incorporated into the solicitation, which includes requirements regarding procurement integrity and compliance with specific statutes for small businesses and cybersecurity measures. It stipulates the flow-down requirements of these clauses in subcontracts, ensuring that subcontractors meet pertinent standards. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of compliance in government contracts and the need for efficient resolution of disputes, positioning the NG Agency Protest Program as a critical tool for managing protests effectively within the National Guard framework.
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