ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

JCLC Keweenaw Meals

DEPT OF DEFENSE W9124D26QA228
Response Deadline
May 20, 2026
0
Days Remaining
0
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Army and W6QM MICC-Ft Knox, is seeking a small-business contractor to provide meals for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Keweenaw program. The work is a non-personal services catered meal requirement covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner support for cadets and cadre, including meal setup, service, cleanup, personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision. Performance is tied to the JCLC event in Calumet, Michigan, with food delivery and service at the Calumet Colosseum and work performed within 50 miles of Calumet High School; the contractor must also meet food safety, quality control, and dietary accommodation requirements. This is a total small business set-aside, and the solicitation is valued at up to $9,000,000.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
721214
Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
PSC Code
S203
HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
Attach 2 - Wage Determination.pdf
PDF4723 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4871, Revision No. 32, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Michigan counties (Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft). It covers a wide range of occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance roles. The document also outlines fringe benefits like health & welfare, vacation, and holidays. Special provisions apply to computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers, including night and Sunday pay differentials. Furthermore, it details hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements. The file includes a
Attach 1 - PWS- 3BDE JCLC Keweenaw-26.pdf
PDF110 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for providing catered meals to 75 cadets and 25 cadre participating in the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Keweenaw. The event runs from May 25 to June 12, 2026, with the training cycle and meal services specifically from June 8-12, 2026, at the Calumet Colosseum in Calumet, MI. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of meal support, including personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision, ensuring compliance with food safety laws and contract standards. This includes setting up two serving lines, accommodating dietary restrictions, and managing cleanup. The document also details quality control, government oversight, and key personnel requirements.
W9124D26QA228 Professional Appearance.pdf
PDF3235 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
This government solicitation, W9124D26QA228, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services, specifically for providing meals to cadets and cadre participating in the 3BDE JCLC Keweenaw program. The contract, valued at up to $9,000,000.00, is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 721214. The scope of work includes providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to approximately 300 cadets and 100 cadre daily from May 25, 2026, to June 12, 2026. The services will be performed within 50 miles of Calumet High School, with food delivery and service at the Calumet Colosseum, Michigan. The document details various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business set-asides, electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. It also includes a wage determination for various labor classes, such as cooks, laborers, and janitors.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 20, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 22, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QM MICC-FT KNOX

Point of Contact

Name
Cassidy Dummitt

Place of Performance

Calumet, Michigan, UNITED STATES

Official Sources