Intent to Sole Source
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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 U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Knox intends to award a sole source contract to eAviation and Drone Academy, LLC for 4 BDE JCLC Ft Jackson support. This presolicitation is for providing academic programs and career development for cadets, focusing on leadership, character, academic excellence, and STEM career opportunities. This is an Other Than Full and Open Competition action. Responses regarding this intent are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, material, supervision, and personal services. Key requirements include:
- Delivering 10 curriculum learning hours and instructors to coach, mentor, and guide 1500 Cadets (750 per camp) through a four-day course.
- Completing a brief assessment/evaluation for each cadet.
- Providing at least 10 teachers and 20 upper-level college students (rising junior, senior, or graduate) to coach, mentor, and guide modules of 30 cadets each through a one-week cycle.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: W9124D26QA237
- Intended Contractor: eAviation and Drone Academy, LLC
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): G003 – Recreational Services
- NAICS Code: 721214 – Recreational and Vacation Camps (Except Campgrounds)
- Period of Performance: June 6-8, 2026
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
The MICC - Ft Knox intends to award this contract on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103. This notice serves as an intent to award, and competitive proposals are not being solicited.
Additional Notes
This solicitation will not be available through SAM.gov. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by the response date. Contact Ranetta Deramos at ranetta.m.deramos.civ@army.mil or (520) 945-9143 for inquiries.