Kentucky 149th IN BN Yellow Ribbon Program Event

The Kentucky Army National Guard is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside Firm-Fixed-Price contract to support the Kentucky 149th Infantry Battalion Yellow Ribbon Program Event, which will take place on August 7–8, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, encompassing event services, lodging, and catering. The solicitation, identified as W912KZ26RA004, is issued under NAICS code 721110 and is exclusively for small businesses, with no discussions anticipated unless pricing is deemed unfair or unreasonable. All offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as of the proposal submission deadline and maintain active registration throughout the contract period to ensure payment processing, and all representations and certifications within SAM must be accurate and up to date. Proposals must include a detailed, itemized cost breakdown, and the award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose price the Government determines to be fair and reasonable, per FAR 19.208-4, with the Government retaining the right to request supplemental information or cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse any incurred costs. The contractor assumes full responsibility for all associated expenses related to making the site and facilities available and usable for the event. Proposals are due no later than 8 July 2026 at 0800, with all inquiries required to be submitted by 30 June 2026 at 0800. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense through the W7NA Uspfo Activity KY ARNG office located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and the primary point of contact is Abbie Smith, reachable via email and phone. The solicitation permits the interchangeable use of Statement of Work and Performance Work Statement terminology. Failure to comply with any requirement, including SAM registration, pricing format, or submission deadlines, may render a proposal ineligible for award. All financial and operational obligations rest solely on the contractor, and the Government does not assume liability for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a quote.