RFI for HQDA Best Squad Competition (BSC) FY26
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Office at Fort Knox, is conducting market research via a Request for Information to identify qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive event coordination, equipment, setup, and logistical support for the Best Squad Competition (BSC) Fitness Competition and Community Event scheduled for 19 September 2026. The anticipated performance period spans from 17 August to 20 September 2026, with the place of performance located in Georgia. This RFI is strictly a market survey tool and does not constitute a solicitation, invitation for bids, or a commitment to award a contract. The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses, nor will it pay for the information gathered. Responses are limited to capability statements not exceeding 20 pages, submitted by 7 July 2026 at 9:00 AM EST via email to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, with specific formatting and content requirements including company details, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, business size classification under NAICS 541618, and any applicable socio-economic designations. All submissions must be unclassified and accessible for general government review. No phone inquiries will be accepted, and the government retains full discretion to act on or disregard the results of this RFI without obligation to respond to respondents or provide feedback.
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GA, 31903, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research to identify potential sources capable of providing comprehensive event coordination, equipment, set-up and logistical support for the execution of the Best Squad Competition (BSC) Fitness Competition and Community Event held on 19 September 2026.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AS A MARKET SURVEY TOOL AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, A SOLICITATION, A REQUEST FOR QUOTES, OR AN INDICATION THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONTRACT FOR THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBMISSION OF THE INFORMATION BEING REQUESTED OR REIMBURSE EXPENSES INCURRED TO INTERESTED PARTIES FOR RESPONSES. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.
BACKGROUND/REQUIREMENT
- See attached DRAFT PWS for details.
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The anticipated period of performance is expected to run from 17 August 2026 through 20 September 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code is 541618 - Other Management Consulting Services. The Product Service Code (PSC) is R699 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Interested parties may submit a Capability Statement package identifying their interest and capability in response to this notice. Only Capability Statements received on or before 7 July 2026 at 9:00 AM EST will be considered by the Government. The requested information is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, rights to technical data, and requisite knowledge required to support the requirement. A determination not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a capabilities statement package (no more than 20 pages in length on 8.5 x 11-inch paper with one-inch margins, single-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the tasking outlined in the PWS.
To the maximum extent possible all responses to this RFI should be UNCLASSIFIED and for general access by the Government.
RFI SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Interested parties shall submit responses to this RFI by 9:00 AM ET on 7 July 2026. Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Emily Ryan at Emily.h.ryan.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer Joseph Lawrence at Joseph.r.lawrence3.civ@army.mil. Responses should reference the RFI and shall include the following information in this format:
- Email shall contain the subject line of: “RFI for Best Squad Competition (BSC) FY26”
- Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address.
- Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity ID.
- Business size under NAICS including any socio-economic designations (8(a), HubZone, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, and/or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
- Capability Statement
No phone calls will be accepted. The Government may contact RFI respondents in order to seek clarification of submitted information or gain additional input.
All questions must be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Request for Information.
Government is under no obligation to provide responses or comments to information received from interested parties but may request additional information following review.
Again, this is NOT a request for quote. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is NOT required to answer any questions submitted in regard to this RFI.