Summer Camp
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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, NH Army National Guard, is seeking proposals for a Youth Summer Camp for approximately 50 dependents (ages 9-17) in New Hampshire. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) aims to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a 4-day, 3-night residential camp focusing on life skills, leadership, and resiliency. The opportunity is for businesses under NAICS 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps) with a small business size standard of $9M. Quotes are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a residential summer camp from July 26-29, 2026, within New Hampshire. Services include personnel, equipment, supervision, lodging, and meals for 50 youth. The camp must be American Camp Association (ACA) accredited and hold a valid NH Youth Recreation Camp License. Key activities should enhance life skills, resiliency, and team building. The requirement also includes providing on-site breakfast (150 meals), lunch (200 meals), and dinner (150 meals) for the duration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- NAICS: 721214 - Recreational and Vacation Camps (Except Campgrounds), Small Business Size Standard $9M.
- Period of Performance: July 26, 2026, to July 29, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility within New Hampshire.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 19, 2026 (updated).
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability. Quotes must clearly detail how they meet the Salient Characteristics for the summer camp and meal services. Technical responses will be categorized as Acceptable or Unacceptable based on clarity and adherence to requirements. Price must be reasonable and balanced.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Facilities must be located within New Hampshire.
- Contractor employees require Antiterrorism Awareness Level 1 training, a valid Food Managers Certificate, and First Aid/CPR certification (with at least one staff member certified in Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector).
- All contractor employees must undergo criminal history background checks.
- Compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (No. 2015-4023, Rev. 33) for minimum wages and benefits is mandatory.
- SAM registration must be active at the time of award.
- Technical or contractual questions must be submitted in writing via email to Grace Jordan (grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil) and Richard Trafton (Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil).