8BDE Sonora HS JCLC
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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 soliciting quotes for comprehensive support services for the 8th Brigade JROTC Sonora High School Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). This opportunity requires providing training, facilities, lodging, and meal services for approximately 100 cadets and 15 cadre from April 24-26, 2026, at Fort Knox, KY. This is an Unrestricted acquisition, with a 10% price preference for HUBZone small businesses. Quotes are due by April 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The objective is to facilitate the JCLC event, aiming to enhance leadership potential, physical fitness, and citizenship among JROTC cadets. The contractor will provide:
- Lodging: For 100 cadets and 15 cadre/chaperones for two nights, ensuring separate facilities for male and female participants.
- Meals: A total of seven meals for cadets and cadre, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with vegetarian options and full accompaniments.
- Training Areas & Activities: A diverse range of activities such as outdoor learning, leadership and team problem-solving, rappelling, rock climbing, zip-line, High & Low COPE, air rifle marksmanship, archery, and ecology daytime hikes.
- Support: Instructional and support staff, instructional space, facility setup, and necessary materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ), anticipated as a Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Period of Performance: April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Fort Knox, KY 40121-2717, UNITED STATES (Contractor's facility as per PWS).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, with a 10% price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns, unless waived.
- NAICS Code: 721214 (Recreational Camps).
- Wage Determination: U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD No. 2015-5613, Revision No. 31) for California, Los Angeles County, applies. Bidders must factor minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their proposals.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ET.
- Quotes Due: April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Jaspyr M. Andres (jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil) and Terry D. Phillips Jr. (terry.d.phillips6.civ@army.mil). Facsimile or telephone inquiries/submissions are not accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive quote from a responsible offeror.
Special Requirements
The contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP), ensure personnel have identification, comply with all Federal and State safety and health requirements, and provide all necessary vehicles and equipment. Contractor employees must undergo background checks. No Government Property will be provided.