JCLC Missouri Military Academy (MMA-25)
ID: PANMCC25P0000013981Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eb3ff67f8738464da5ccb85ada53bc85/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide meals, lodging, training services, and support for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at the Missouri Military Academy from May 30 to June 3, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for managing food preparation, serving, and cleanup for approximately 470 participants, ensuring compliance with health standards, and providing separate accommodations for male and female cadets, among other logistical and operational requirements. This procurement is critical for supporting a structured military training event, emphasizing quality assurance and safety throughout the process. Interested small businesses must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by March 19, 2025, with detailed capability information, and can contact Amber Goetz at amber.m.goetz.civ@army.mil or Samuel M. Henderson at samuel.m.henderson1.civ@army.mil for further inquiries. The anticipated contract value is approximately $9 million.

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    IA02 PWS DRAFT JCLC MMA-25.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for the provision of meals, lodging, and facilities for participants in the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Missouri Military Academy from May 30 to June 3, 2025. The contractor must provide complete support, including personnel to manage food preparation, serving, and cleanup for approximately 470 individuals (400 cadets and 70 cadre). Key tasks include ensuring compliance with health standards, providing separate accommodations for male and female cadets, and offering a range of meals that meet nutritional guidelines. The PWS also details security measures, quality control processes, and operational logistics, emphasizing the contractor’s accountability and operational independence from government oversight. Regular communication with a designated government point of contact is essential. Furthermore, the contract specifies the need for facilities for various training activities, medical support on-site, and adherence to safety regulations. Overall, the document reflects the comprehensive requirements for supporting a structured military training event while emphasizing quality assurance and safety.
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