125 IN BN Pre Deployment Yellow Ribbon November 2026
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO MI.USPFO MI PROCUREMENT.W7NF USPFO ACTIVITY MI ARNG · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The National Guard Bureau is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive event support services for a pre-deployment Yellow Ribbon program for the 125th Infantry Battalion, scheduled for November 2026. Yellow Ribbon programs are a well-established Department of Defense initiative designed to connect National Guard and Reserve service members and their families with resources and support throughout the deployment cycle, including pre-deployment, deployment, and reintegration phases. The programming typically encompasses information briefings, family assistance services, and community resource connections tailored to military families facing deployment.
As an NAICS 561990 "All Other Support Services" procurement, this opportunity falls into a broad catch-all category for miscellaneous business support services not classified elsewhere in the NAICS structure. Contractors in this space often provide specialized event management, logistical coordination, or program administration services for government clients. See the solicitation for specific scope details, attendance expectations, required deliverables, and service-level requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, JFHQ USPFO Michigan (USPFO MI Procurement / W7NF USPFO Activity MI ARNG) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912JB27QA001 |
| NAICS | 561990 (All Other Support Services) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Novi, Michigan |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses certified as small under the NAICS 561990 size standard. No large business primes or joint ventures with large business majority control may bid. Eligible offerors must:
- Be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with current registration covering the performance period
- Hold appropriate NAICS 561990 registration in SAM
- Meet the Small Business Administration size standard for 561990 (see solicitation or SBA Table of Size Standards for the relevant threshold)
- Possess any required state or federal licenses for event services in Michigan
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, or HUBZone small businesses may receive evaluation preference if the solicitation includes applicable subcontracting goals or priority considerations, though the base set-aside is total small business without further socioeconomic restriction.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate Yellow Ribbon or military event experience. Even without mandatory past performance requirements, successful bidders typically highlight direct experience with Yellow Ribbon programs, Family Readiness Group support, or other military family-oriented events. Document measurable outcomes: participant counts, satisfaction metrics, or repeat contracts.
Address Novi, Michigan logistics specifically. Local or regional contractors should map venue relationships, lodging blocks for out-of-area participants, and familiarity with Michigan-based military family resource networks. Remote bidders must demonstrate credible partnership arrangements or subcontracting plans for on-the-ground execution.
Emphasize flexibility and deployment-cycle understanding. Yellow Ribbon events operate within fixed military timelines. Your proposal should show capacity to adjust for last-minute personnel changes, security clearance requirements for staff, and integration with family assistance center operations.
Price strategically for small business competitiveness. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often evaluate on price and other factors. Scrutinize whether the format invites simplified acquisition procedures; if so, minimize proposal complexity while ensuring complete compliance with all listed requirements.
Verify bonding and insurance. Event support contracts frequently carry liability coverage requirements. Confirm your coverage aligns with anticipated minimums.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation package at SAM.gov using solicitation number W912JB27QA001. Review all attachments, clauses, and any amendment history posted after the October 6, 2026 notice date. Note the strict response deadline of November 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be considered under standard federal acquisition rules. Prepare your SAM registration, gather past performance references, and submit questions through the designated contracting officer channels if any requirement remains unclear after reading the full solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →