5BDE Camp Robinson Meals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, MICC-FT KNOX, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing meal services for the Arkansas Camp Robinson JCLC at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, North Little Rock, AR. This requirement is for 163 Cadets and 50 Cadres from May 26-29, 2026. Responses are due by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Opportunity Details
This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The U.S. Government intends to procure non-personal meal services for the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, and supervision necessary for food service, including meal preparation, serving, and cleaning. Meals must be nutritious, hot, filling, and served on time according to Arkansas State Food Service standards. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review.
Set-Aside & NAICS
This requirement is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), contingent upon receiving responses from two or more qualified small businesses. All small businesses, including 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB concerns, are encouraged to respond. The anticipated NAICS code is 722310 (Food Services), with a size standard of $47.0 million.
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Company information (name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, NAICS).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing and delivery schedules.
- Recommendations to structure requirements for small business competition and identify any unnecessarily restrictive conditions.
- Recommendations to improve the draft PWS.
Submission Details
Responses must be emailed to Contract Specialist Candice M. Hodges (candice.m.hodges.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Samuel M. Henderson (samuel.m.henderson1.civ@army.mil) by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST (Fort Knox local time).
Important Notes
This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Firms are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates. Information regarding limitations on subcontracting for small business set-asides is provided, along with a reminder for 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB/SDVOSB, and WOSB/EDWOSB firms to ensure their certifications are current at https://certifications.sba.gov/.