JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp JCLC Valor 2025
ID: PANMCC25P0000-009837Type: 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking small businesses to provide meals, lodging, and facilities for the JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp (JCLC) Valor 2025, scheduled from March 13-17, 2025, in Paisley, Florida. The contractor will be responsible for delivering non-personal services to support approximately 250 cadets and 50 cadre, ensuring a safe and enriching environment that includes leadership training, diverse meal options, and recreational activities. This procurement is significant as it aims to foster competition among small businesses while adhering to federal regulations regarding subcontracting. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by January 3, 2025, with detailed information about their capabilities, and the anticipated contract value is approximately $9 million. For inquiries, contact Jazlyne T. Barnes at jazlyne.t.barnes.civ@army.mil or Samuel M. Henderson at Samuel.M.Henderson1.civ@mail.mil.

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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide non-personal services for the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Valor 2025, scheduled from March 13-17, 2025, at a camp in Paisley, Florida. The contractor is responsible for supplying personnel, facilities, equipment, meals, transportation, and training resources for 250 cadets and 50 cadre. Key objectives include creating a crime-free environment, offering leadership training, and enhancing citizenship and STEM experiences in a military setting. The contract emphasizes quality control measures and requires facilities to meet safety codes and accommodate separate sleeping arrangements for genders. Additionally, the contractor must provide diverse meal options and recreational activities, including swimming and adventure training. Security and performance surveillance are crucial components, with the contractor required to maintain equipment and safeguard government property. Overall, this document serves as a guideline for contractors responding to the RFP to ensure standardized and efficient service delivery for the JCLC.
    The U.S. Government is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for meals, lodging, and facilities at JCLC Valor for high school students in Florida, seeking responses from small businesses to potentially set aside the contract. The Government encourages participation from various small business categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses. This notice serves for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future requests. Interested parties must respond by January 3, 2025, providing company information, interest in prime contracting, past experience, and pricing information. Key factors include structuring the contract to foster competition among small businesses and identifying any barriers that may restrict competition. Adherence to federal regulations regarding subcontracting is emphasized, along with the importance of providing detailed responses to ascertain capabilities. The anticipated contract falls under NAICS code 721214, with a budget of $9 million.
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