# National Guard unveils $292M plan to house service members for DC deployment

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/national-guard-unveils-292m-plan-to-house-service-members-for-dc-deployment/
- Published: 2026-07-25T14:18:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-25T15:08:09+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5990065-national-guard-dc-troops-housing-contract/
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## Key points

- $292 million will fund apartment-style housing for deployed Guard troops.
- The contract covers up to 2,000 accommodation units.
- It is intended to replace hotel stays with longer-term lodging.

## Summary

The US National Guard has awarded a $292 million contract to provide apartment-style accommodation for troops deployed in Washington, DC. The move is intended to create a longer-term housing arrangement for the continuing mission, replacing reliance on hotels as thousands of personnel support local public-safety operations.

The General Services Administration awarded the task order to Placemakr on 22 June, covering up to 2,000 lodging units. About 5,000 Guard members are supporting the Joint Task Force–District of Columbia mission, and officials used oral vendor presentations to speed up the procurement process.

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