MCJROTC National Raider Competition
ID: M0026425Q5382Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT (R707)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Commander of the Department of the Navy, is seeking a contractor to organize the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) National Raider Competition, scheduled for April 24 to April 27, 2025, in Pennsylvania. The contractor will be responsible for providing essential services including facilities, lodging, meals, logistics, transportation, and competitive activities for approximately 220 cadets and 60 instructors, with a focus on enhancing leadership and physical skills through structured outdoor events. This initiative is crucial for fostering camaraderie, physical fitness, and leadership development among participants in a challenging environment. Interested vendors must express their capability to meet the service requirements within three days of publication by contacting Danny Ly at danny.ly@usmc.mil or 703-784-3564, or Bradley Hoover at bradley.hoover@usmc.mil, as no solicitation document is available and the contract will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract to organize the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) National Raider Competition from April 24 to April 27, 2025. The contractor is responsible for providing facilities, lodging, meals, logistics, transportation, and competitive activities for 220 cadets and 60 instructors. Key objectives include enhancing cadet leadership and physical skills through outdoor competitive events in a wooded terrain, involving structured programs and safety measures as per the US Army Cadet Command guidelines. Lodging must meet specific hygiene standards and temperature control, while meals will cater to over 2,500 servings throughout the event. The contractor must ensure safety for all participants and establish adequate security, with no government support provided. This initiative aims to foster camaraderie among participants and promote physical fitness and leadership development in a challenging and interactive environment.
    The document announces an intention to award a sole source contract to Outdoor Odyssey at Roaring Run for specialized educational services, which include Marine Corps leadership training, lodging, catering, and transportation. This notice, issued under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), specifies that it is not an invitation for expressions of interest, proposals, or quotations, and no solicitation document is available. Interested vendors can express their capability to meet the service requirements within three days of publication, offering detailed data and pricing sufficient for evaluation. The government retains discretion regarding the competitive procurement process, and all expressions of interest must be submitted via email to a designated point of contact. The contract falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with other than full and open competition. This notice serves to gauge interest in the project while maintaining transparency and compliance with procurement regulations. The emphasis lies on the government's prerogative to assess submissions and decide on the need for competition.
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