JCLC Bowie State
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 Fort Knox is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) support for Bowie State University. While the U.S. Government initially intends to award a sole-source contract to Bowie State University, this notice seeks to explore competitive procurement options. All interested businesses, especially small businesses, are highly encouraged to respond. Responses are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for support services related to the 4BDE Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) program at Bowie State University. The anticipated NAICS code is 721214 Recreational and Vacation Camps, and the Product Service Code is G003 Recreational Services. A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached to the original notice for more details.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sources Sought / Market Research)
- Initial Intent: Sole source to Bowie State University, under FAR 12.102(a).
- Potential Set-Aside: A small business set-aside is possible if two or more small businesses respond with sufficient information to support the requirement.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 15:00 PM Eastern Time (Fort Knox local time).
- Published: May 19, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must provide the following information:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID Number, CAGE code, and a statement regarding small business status (including type(s)/certifications(s)) and corresponding NAICS code.
- Indicate interest in competing as a prime contractor and identify any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed explanation of capabilities, including previous experience (prime/subcontractor, size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), and pertinent certifications. General statements will not be accepted.
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, basis for pricing (e.g., market, catalog), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, and warranties.
- Responses must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. The U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely at the Contracting Officer's discretion. If a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.