Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA4528 5 CONS
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA452826QPKB8
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
561920
Product service code
R708
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Bloomington, MN
Contracting contact
rylan.stafford@us.af.mil
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FA452826QPKB8 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for event planning services. The 5th Maintenance Group (5 MXG) True North Chaplain has a requirement for a contractor to facilitate events for a Single Airmen & Family Retreat at the Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington MN September 24-27, 2026, in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 561920. The Small Business Size Standard associated with this NAICS is $20.0M. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Line Items: 1. Hotel Rooms (20 two-queen-bed rooms for 3 nights with waterpark access/passes included) 2. Meal Vouchers (5 per person for 56 people to cover 3 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners) 3. Conference/Meeting Room for Trainings 4. Water/Coffee for Trainings 5. Event Planning & Management NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made until, and unless, funds become available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this requirement, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Quotes are due no later than 2:00 p.m. CDT on August 19, 2026. Quotes must be emailed to rylan.stafford@us.af.mil AND nitra.latta.2@us.af.mil. AMENDMENT 0001: The dates of the event have been changed to 18-21 September OR 24-27 September 2026. See attached amended PWS and Questions and Answers. FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is incorporated. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Price and Past Performance.
Contact
Point of contact
Rylan Stafford
Role
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Email
rylan.stafford@us.af.mil
Secondary
nitra.latta.2@us.af.mil
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