--Yellow Ribbon Workshop for the New Mexico Army National Guard for 800 individuals

The contract involves the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) for New Mexico issuing a sole source award to SMG, operating as the Albuquerque Convention Center, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the contract is to provide facilities and catering services for a Yellow Ribbon Workshop for the New Mexico Army National Guard, accommodating 800 participants. The event is scheduled from February 28 to March 1, 2009, with breakfast and lunch provided on February 29 and breakfast on March 1. Due to the specialized nature and timing requirements of the event, and the absence of other qualified sources that can meet these needs, the contract is proposed to be awarded directly to SMG as a firm-fixed-price agreement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This contract is identified by solicitation number W912J309T0004 with a posted date of February 17, 2009, and falls under the NAICS code 711310, covering event and convention facilities. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense’s USPFO Activity for the New Mexico Army National Guard, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Although this is not a formal solicitation or request for quotations, any other responsible sources capable of fulfilling the requirements are encouraged to respond within three days of the announcement. The contract ensures that logistical and catering arrangements for the workshop, focused on supporting National Guard personnel, are handled efficiently and in a timely manner.