Broward County STEM Camp
ID: PANMCC25P0000012934Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9cd6054f5e004865bff306a5b867922d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide services for the Broward County STEM Camp, scheduled for June 15-20, 2025, in Davie, Florida. The contract requires the provision of lodging, meals, and security for approximately 400 participants, including 350 cadets and 50 cadre, with a focus on fostering leadership skills and citizenship through a structured educational experience. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support youth development through programs like the Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Camp (JCLC) STEM Challenge, emphasizing quality service and safety standards. Interested parties should contact Amber Goetz at amber.m.goetz.civ@army.mil or Samuel M. Henderson at Samuel.M.Henderson1.civ@army.mil for further details.

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    IA02 PWS DRAFT _ Broward County STEM.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Camp (JCLC) STEM Camp outlines the requirements for a service contract to provide lodging, meals, and security for 400 participants from June 15-20, 2025, in Broward County Schools. This non-personal service contract aims to foster leadership skills, citizenship, and provide a college-like experience for cadets. The contractor must supply accommodations for 350 cadets and 50 cadre, ensuring each participant has individual non-smoking sleeping arrangements. Essential services include provisioning three meals daily, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring safety through certified security staff. The contractor is accountable for adhering to the quality standards outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The document specifies operational guidelines, security measures, detailed duties for contractor personnel, and requirements for reporting and safety compliance. It emphasizes the importance of courteous service and maintaining cleanliness, with facilities inspected beforehand for compliance. This contract is part of a broader initiative under federal guidelines to support educational and leadership development in youth through structured programs such as the JCLC STEM Challenge.
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