SolicitationPosted Aug 13, 2026·Responses due Aug 21, 2026

Bismarck ND Marathon Retreat

Air Force and Space Force · FA4528 5 CONS

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
561920
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA452826QPB10
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
R708
Place
Bismarck, ND, USA
Contact
Rylan Stafford (rylan.stafford@us.af.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA452826QPB10 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Aug 13, 2026 · this notice
    Solicitation
  • Aug 13, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 17, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 20, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 11, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026, middle of the range Oct 4, 2026.
Measured from 688 past solicitations at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 13, 2026).

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What the notice says

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 FA452826QPB10 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for event planning services. The 5th Bomb Wing (5th BW) Chaplain has a requirement for a contractor to facilitate events for a Resiliency Retreat in Bismarck, ND, in close proximity to the Bismarck Marathon start point: 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, N… (show all)

D 58505; 18-20 September 2026. Check-in: Available by 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, 18 September 2026. Check-out: No later than 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Sunday, 20 September 2026. - The final number of participants will be confirmed no later than seven (7) days prior to 18 September 2026. 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: (See attachments for more information.) 1. Hotel Rooms (Block of 18 Rooms containing two (2) queen-sized or two (2) double-sized beds, for a required minimum of 36 total beds.) 2. Meeting Space (Friday 18 September 2026: Meeting Space (3:00 PM � 10:00 PM CST): A room with a minimum capacity for 50 people, equipped with a podium, projector, and AV system.) 3. Catered Meal (Friday 18 September 2026) (5:30 PM � 7:00 PM CST): The Contractor shall provide a pasta-based meal for 50 participants, served in the meeting space. Service must include water, juice, soda, and coffee. If the hotel cannot provide this meal, the Contractor is responsible for arranging catering from an outside vendor (e.g., Olive Garden) and ensuring it can be served in the meeting space. 4. Race Registration. 30 participants for the Bismark 5K/10K/Half/Full Marathon on Saturday, 19 September 2026 (The final number of participants will be confirmed no later than seven (7) days prior to 19 September 2026.) 5. Steakhouse Dinner (up to 50 participants at Fog�o Ga�cho Brazilian Steakhouse Bismarck on 19 September 2026) 6. Event Planning & Management The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Technical acceptabiilty will be determined by the offeror's compliance with required specifications and this RFQ. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government. Best value will be determined by considering price, past performance, and compliance with required specifications and this RFQ. 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 11:00 a.m. CDT on August 24, 2026. Quotes must be emailed to rylan.stafford@us.af.mil AND nitra.latta.2@us.af.mil.

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 561920.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
T.S. AND E. TRADE SHOW AND EXHIBIT LOGISTICS INC1$1.1MJul 7, 2026
PLANIT INC1$193KJun 3, 2026
LIVE THE LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.1$89KNov 5, 2025

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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