Sole Source to New York Yacht Club

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation #
N0018926QL157
NAICS
531120
PSC
X1AB
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
May 26, 2026
Response due
June 1, 2026
Place of performance
NY

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking a sole source contractor to provide event hosting services at the New York Yacht Club from July 2 to July 7, 2026, for the International Naval Review 250. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, and it involves catering and event management for distinguished guests during a significant maritime celebration. Interested parties should note that this is a Special Notice, indicating that tracking the opportunity is essential, but bidding may not be applicable.

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Description

Performance Work Statement New York Yacht Club (NYYC) 02 July 2026 - 07 July 2026 1. SCOPE In July 2026, the US Navy will join America’s 250th birthday celebration, highlighting our critical role in defending the Nation and ensuring global maritime security. The pinnacle event, International Naval Review (INR) 250, hosted in the Port of New York and New Jersey, will gather ships, aircraft, and personnel from over 130 invited navies and coast guards. This historic gathering will also feature more than 30 tall ships from around the globe alongside key maritime partners, including Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, Army Corps of Engineers, and NOAA amongst others. This requirement is sole source requirement for multiple events at the New York Yacht Club to host distinguished guests for discussions that will advance critical US objectives driving toward Combined lethality while international partners convene to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. 2. Place of Performance New York Yacht Club 37 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 3. Period of Performance 02 July 2026 – 07 July 2026 4. Deliverables Date Event Start Time End Time Total Number of Guests Food Beverages Alcohol 02 Jul Welcome Aboard- Model Room 1200 1600 140 Yes Yes Beer/wine                 03 Jul KLE Space 0800 1600 14 No Yes No 03 Jul Ward Room (Breakfast ) 0800 0930 20 Yes Yes No 3-Jul After Guard Room 0800 1600 20  No No No                 05 Jul KLE Space 0800 1600 14 No Yes No 05 Jul Ward Room or Commodore’s Room (Breakfast) 0800 0930 20 Yes Yes No 05 Jul   After Guard Room 0800 1600  20 No No No  05 Jul Ward Room (Brunch) 0930  1130  10  Yes Yes  No 05 Jul Ward Room or Commodore’s Room (Lunch) 1130 1300 20 Yes Yes No                 06 Jul KLE Space 0800 1600 14 No Yes No 06 Jul Ward Room (Breakfast) 0800 0930 20 Yes Yes No 06 Jul Ward Room (Lunch) 1130 1300 20 Yes Yes No 6-Jul After Guard Room 0800 1600 20  No No No                 07 Jul KLE Space 0800 1600 14 No Yes No 07 Jul Ward Room (Breakfast) 0800 0930 20 Yes Yes No 7-Jul After Guard Room 0800 1600 20  No No No 5. Food & Beverages Only select events above will serve alcohol. The Government Representative shall confirm alcohol events 10 days prior to execution. The Government will not incur any alcohol beverage charges for non-alcohol events. The club will provide a menu in advance for breakfast(s) and lunch to the Government representative for approval prior to executing the meals. Beverages for meals and light refreshments will include coffee, tea, and water. On 5 July, there are three meals – breakfast, brunch, and lunch – scheduled back to back. Preference for the brunch is in Ward Room. If it is not possible to reset the room quickly in between meetings, NYYC may schedule at its discretion breakfast and/or lunch in the Commodore’s Room to facilitate high-end service. When Ward Room is rented, request a temporary partition be placed on the balcony to separate the meeting space from the guest lodging. Customer Service The club will execute smartly in directing guests to the correct location of above events. All services shall be performed in a professional manner in accordance with commercial practices for prestigious events and the terms of the contract awarded. Cancellation/Changes The Government reserves the right to cancel the events at no cost, provided that such cancellations are communicated in writing by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor/Club Manager or their designated representative no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled event date. The Government reserves the right to make changes in the total number of guests in the listed above events no later than 5 days prior to reduce or increase the total number of guests. Government Representative CDR Michael Stampfler Email: michael.l.stampfler.mil@us.navy.mil Mobile: 734-353-3635 CDR Marcus Cline Email: marcus.r.cline.mil@us.navy.mil Mobile: (215) 287-5980

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