How to bid on the 665th Yellow Ribbon Event for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The South Dakota National Guard needs a hotel or meeting venue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a Yellow Ribbon Event. This event will take place on November 7-8, 2026. The selected vendor will provide meeting spaces, meals, audio/visual equipment, and food and beverages for approximately 275 adults and 65 youth.

This is a firm-fixed-price contract, and the award is subject to the availability of fiscal year 2027 funds.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 31, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must have an active SAM registration by September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT to be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses. It is suitable for hotels, conference centers, or other meeting venues in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area that can accommodate events of this size and provide the required services, including meeting space, meals, and audio/visual equipment.

Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain an active registration through the deadline.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all requirements for meeting spaces, meal services, and audio/visual needs to ensure your proposal addresses each item. Provide clear details on how your venue will accommodate the specified number of adults and youth.

Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date well before the September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT deadline. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines to avoid disqualification.