6BDE JCLC Patriot Shands

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification regarding the W9124D-26-Q-A070 - 6BDE JCLC Patriot Shands opportunity.

• Incumbency/Project Type: The opportunity is not a brand-new requirement. The previous award for similar services was W9124D-25-P-A126.

This clarification indicates that the opportunity is a recompete or continuation of previous services, rather than a new project. Bidders should consider the previous award information when preparing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4579, Revision No. 31) for the Service Contract Act. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specific Florida counties (Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor).

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates required fringe benefits (e.g., Health & Welfare).
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.
• Details vacation and holiday policies.
• Explains the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance).

Bidders must use this document to determine the minimum wages and benefits they must provide to employees performing work under a contract covered by this wage determination. It is crucial for accurate cost estimation and proposal development to ensure compliance with federal labor laws.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide a non-personal services contract for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Patriot Shands 2026, held in Hawthorne, Florida, from June 7-12, 2026.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary for the JCLC.

• Furnish lodging accommodations for 315 Cadets and 75 Cadre.

• Provide meals for Cadets and Cadre.

• Offer training facilities and staff to support all events.

• Provide specific training activities including: Land Navigation Course, COPE course (high and low ropes), Rope Bridge Course, water safety training, and water events (swimming, lake, canoeing).

• Provide 24 gas-operated golf carts for Cadre use.

• Ensure a crime-free and secure environment.

• Facilities must not be undergoing renovation and must not be located in a high-crime area.

• Sleeping facilities must be non-smoking, with one bed/cot per person (Cadets) or one bed per Cadre (single occupancy), and separate male/female quarters with separate shower/bathroom areas.

• Meals must be served hot, include specific components (protein, carbohydrate, vegetable, fruit), and comply with DA Pam 30-22.

• MRE-type lunches will be provided on specific days.

• A minimum of two lifeguards are required for water safety training.

• A minimum of 10 safety/security guards/medics/EMTs are required for a 24-hour roving presence.

• Potable drinking water and ice must be provided.

• Golf carts are for Cadre transport only.

• Land Navigation Course: .5 miles by .25 miles, clear of obstacles.

• Swimming pool, canoes (minimum 35), and lifejackets (minimum 70) must be provided.

• Rappelling tower and equipment for 25 cadets and cadre.

• 10 portable latrines and 4 portable sanitation units.

• Period: June 7-12, 2026

• Place: Within 114 miles from Taylor County High School, 900 N. Johnson Stripling Rd, Perry, FL 32347.

• Non-personal services contract; Government will not exercise supervision or control.

• Contractor must have the ability to safeguard Government equipment, information, and property.

• Contractor personnel must maintain security required for the life of the contract.

• No classified material is utilized.

• Contractor must attend post-award conference and periodic progress meetings.

• A Contract Manager and alternate must be designated and available.

• Contractor employees must identify their status and not create an impression of being Government officials.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) must be managed and reported.

• Applicable publications include CCR 145-2, DA PAM 30-22, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124D26QA070) is for a non-personal services contract to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to support the JCLC Patriot Shands event from July 7-12, 2026. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

The contract will procure the following services:

• Cadet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meals

• Cadre Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meals

• Cadet Lodging

• Cadre Lodging

• Facility Usage (ice, water, portable latrines, COPE course, equipment)

• Transportation (golf carts)

• Medical and Security Support Personnel

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: July 7, 2026, to July 12, 2026

• NAICS Code: 721214 (Recreational Vehicle Parks and Recreational and Vacationing Accommodations)

• Size Standard: USD 9,000,000.00

• Offer Due Date: April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.

• Quotes must be valid for 60 days after the closing date.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror.

• The Government anticipates award without discussions.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

• This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Offerors must possess a valid UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business concerns, and payment procedures (e.g., Wide Area WorkFlow - WAWF).

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Wage Determination are incorporated by reference.