Yellow Ribbon

The South Dakota Army National Guard will host a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Event. The event is for Soldiers and their families deploying and returning from deployments. This will be a one-day event with childcare services. The goal is to prepare service and family members for mobilization, to sustain family during mobilization and to reintegrate service members with their families, communities, and employers when they return. The selected venue will provide the meeting, vendor, and childcare spaces, audio/visual (A/V) equipment and food/beverages for the event listed in this solicitation. This solicitation and any subsequent award will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures.

May 14 2025 - Recieved Questions added answers

1. Blocked Lodging:
   
   
   
   
   • How many sleeping rooms should be included in the block?
     
     
     
     1. 25
     
     
     
     
   
   
   • Should the block accommodate 1-day pre-event and 1-day post-event stays?
     
     
     
     1. Only for the night of the 6th
     
     
     
     
   
   
   • Are there any specific room types (e.g., king, double, suite) required?
     
     
     
     1. Standard double room
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


2. Venue Requirements:
   
   
   
   • Is there a specific geographical area or ZIP code within Sioux Falls, SD that the venue must be located in?
     
     
     
     1. Venue and hotel need to be in close proximity of each other (walking distance)
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


3. Vendor Space:
   
   
   
   • Are there any specific A/V requirements for the vendor/resource area?
     
     
     
     1. None
     
     
     
     
   
   
   • Should vendors be included in the adult count for food and beverage planning?
     
     
     
     1. No
     
     
     
     
   
   
   • How many vendors are anticipated?
     
     
     
     1. 15
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


4. Meals and General Session:
   
   
   
   • Please confirm that all meals are to be served in the general session room. Is this a new requirement or has it been consistent with prior events?
     
     
     
     1. Children would be served in their respected room, youth and adults would eat in the general session area.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


5. General Question:
   
   
   
   • If applicable, could you please confirm whether there is an incumbent contractor currently servicing this event?
     
     
     
     1. No incumbent
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   

If so, the existing contract number?