56th Troop Command Billeting and Subsistence (Lodging and Food) for Leapfest 2026

The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) 56th Troop Command has issued this combined synopsis and solicitation to secure billeting and subsistence services for 178 individuals participating in the Leapfest 2026 Competition Event. The required services include lodging and daily breakfast and dinner meals from July 26, 2026, through August 4, 2026. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 721199, All Other Traveler Accommodation, and PSC V231, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Lodging, Hotel/Motel. Performance will take place in Rhode Island.

The Department of the Army, through the W7NY USPFO Activity RI ARNG, intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis. While the pre-solicitation synopsis has been waived, the government will consider capability statements from all responsible sources submitted by the June 4, 2026, response deadline. The determination to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition remains at the government's discretion, and any information received will be used to evaluate whether a competitive procurement is warranted.

Solicitation number W912LD-26-Q-0008 was published on May 20, 2026, with no designated set-aside. Supporting documentation includes a redacted sole-source justification, a combined solicitation notice, and a CLIN structure template. Lori A. Zolofra serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.