2BDE JCLC Adventure North
ID: W9124D25QA183Type: Solicitation
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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)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for a non-personal services contract to support the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge Adventure North, scheduled from June 27 to July 2, 2025, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The contractor will be responsible for providing meals, lodging, training facilities, and supervision for approximately 240 cadets and 40 cadre members, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards while maintaining high service quality. This opportunity emphasizes the importance of logistical support for the event and encourages participation from women-owned small businesses, aligning with federal contracting goals. Interested parties can contact Candice M. Hodges at 502-624-8808 or via email at Candice.M.Hodges.civ@army.mil for further details.

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    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract to support the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Adventure North, scheduled from June 27 to July 2, 2025. The contractor is required to provide meals, lodging, training facilities, advanced ropes training, and supervision for 240 cadets and 40 cadre members. Key objectives include ensuring quality food service, appropriate lodging, and various training opportunities while adhering to health and safety standards. The contractor must maintain a high standard of service, documented through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Required accommodations include access to clean sleeping arrangements, toilets, and shower facilities, along with provisions for meals consistent with nutritional guidelines. The document emphasizes a structured approach to supervision and community health, stressing the need for professional conduct from contractor employees. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on necessary preparations for the duration of the camp, including the establishment of command centers and recreational areas, such as pools and archery ranges. The contractor must follow established regulations and prepare a sample menu for approval within ten days post-award, emphasizing the document’s focus on meeting health and operational standards throughout the event.
    This document pertains to a federal solicitation for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) to provide commercial products and services. The acquisition involves catering services for cadets and cadre participating in the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge Adventure North, scheduled from June 27 to July 2, 2025. The contract specifies meal provisions, lodging, facilities, and training support, and outlines the quantity and pricing arrangements for each item, indicating a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The contractor must comply with various federal regulations and clauses addressing labor standards, payment processes, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment. The solicitation emphasizes the need for contractors to meet specific performance standards detailed in the performance work statement (PWS). The entire process is structured to ensure that the federal acquisition requirements are met, particularly highlighting small business participation and adhering to regulatory compliance. This solicitation not only supports the logistical needs of the event but also encourages participation from economically disadvantaged women-owned businesses and fulfills broader government contracting goals.
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