JCLC Benning
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, W6QM MICC-FT KNOX, has issued an Award Notice for the JCLC Benning encampment, based on a Sole Source Justification. This notice pertains to non-personal services required for the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) for the Moore Muscogee County School District and Atlanta Public Schools.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal services including lodging, meals, facility usage, and STEM instruction. The JCLC event is expected to host approximately 460 cadets and 105 cadre members.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price
- Duration: May 29, 2026, to June 5, 2026
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Justification for Limiting Competition Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
- Published Date: May 18, 2026
Sole Source Justification
Columbus State University (CSU) has been identified as the proposed sole source contractor. The justification highlights CSU's established capability to meet stringent requirements, including 24-hour on-site security, separate gender lodging, and proximity to alcohol-serving establishments. Market research and past performance indicated that other vendors either declined to bid or submitted significantly higher bids for similar requirements in the past.
Place of Performance
Columbus, GA 31907, United States.