NJARNG Yellow Ribbon Post Deployment Event
ID: PANNGB-25-P-0000-007689Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NP USPFO ACTIVITY NJ ARNGJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08640-5600, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the New Jersey Army National Guard, is seeking a contractor to facilitate the Yellow Ribbon Post Deployment Event scheduled for March 21, 2025, in Princeton, New Jersey. The contractor will be responsible for providing a venue that accommodates approximately 250 participants, including necessary conference facilities, dining services, and vendor spaces, while ensuring compliance with dietary needs and audio-visual requirements. This event is crucial for supporting military personnel and their families during reintegration by connecting them with resources regarding benefits and entitlements. Interested parties should contact Maria Vazquez at marialourdes.o.vazquez2.civ@army.mil or Brian Aston at brian.j.aston.civ@army.mil for further details, as the procurement process will adhere to federal regulations outlined in the attached provisions and clauses.

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    The file outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) hosted by the New Jersey Army National Guard on March 21, 2025. The YRRP facilitates post-deployment support, connecting military personnel and families with resources regarding benefits and entitlements. The contractor is required to provide a venue that accommodates approximately 250 adults and children within 15 miles of Princeton, NJ, equipped with necessary conference facilities, dining services, and vendor spaces. Specific requirements include a main presentation room without obstacles, a designated registration area, and provisions for meals that cater to diverse dietary needs. The event schedule entails setup before the event and service timelines for refreshments and lunch. The contractor must ensure all audio-visual needs are met and provide free parking for participants. The summary emphasizes the government’s intent to host an organized, resourceful event aimed at supporting service members and their families during reintegration. The SOW comprehensively details the logistical, dietary, and service performance objectives to ensure a successful event. Additionally, it specifies that the government will not furnish any services or facilities, highlighting the contractor's responsibilities in executing all aspects of the event.
    The NG Agency Protest Program is designed to facilitate the resolution of disputes related to National Guard contracts through an alternative channel, minimizing reliance on external forums such as the GAO. Protests must be filed within specified timeframes and can be submitted to either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency's Protest Decision Authority, but not both. The goal is to resolve these protests within 35 calendar days. Interested parties should submit their protests to the designated National Guard Bureau address, ensuring all submissions comply with the specified FAR regulations. Additionally, the document outlines pertinent Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses incorporated into the solicitation, detailing compliance requirements, particularly related to confidentiality, representations, contractor ethics, and small business considerations. Key provisions include prohibitions on contracting with certain companies and requirements for reporting disclosures concerning telecommunications and defense contracts. This summary focuses on the NG Agency's objective to streamline dispute resolution while emphasizing adherence to federal regulations to foster transparency and accountability in government contracting processes.
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