Raiders Challenge
ID: W9124D25QA221Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor for the Raiders Challenge, a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) event scheduled for August to October 2025 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contractor will be responsible for event planning, promotion, and production, including the management of a digital scoring system, logistics, and the design and production of medallions for participants. This competition is crucial for promoting leadership and teamwork among JROTC cadets, with the government providing medical coverage, judges, and facilities while the contractor handles all other necessary supplies and equipment. Interested parties must submit their proposals by August 8, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT, and can direct inquiries to Zachery E. Reynolds at zachery.e.reynolds.civ@army.mil or Samuel M. Henderson at Samuel.M.Henderson1.civ@army.mil.

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    The document addresses questions regarding the 2025 Army Raider 2nd Round, focusing on display requirements for various events. Key points include the need for minimum 20-inch monitors for digital displays. It clarifies that displays are not required for One Rope Bridge or Battle Fit events, despite previous assumptions, due to their analog nature and logistical challenges in data capture and viewing. The Ultimate Raider event, now a continuous course, will require digital time displays at the finish line. Additionally, the document confirms that Wi-Fi infrastructure will be provided at digital locations through Verizon MiFi pucks, a Verizon trailer, and Starlink capability. The main purpose is to clarify technical specifications and logistical considerations for event scoring and display in the upcoming competition.
    The U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) is seeking a contractor for the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) National Raider Challenge Competition from August to October 2025. This non-personal services contract requires comprehensive event planning, promotion, and production, including designing a digital scoring system, managing event logistics, and producing medallions for participants. The contractor will oversee check-in, scoring, and awards for various divisions, including All-service, Army Challenge, and Army Masters. The government will provide medical coverage, judges, transportation, and facilities, while the contractor is responsible for scoring equipment, computers, and internal communications. Key personnel, background checks, and adherence to security and safety protocols are mandatory. The competition aims to promote leadership and teamwork among JROTC cadets.
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the U.S. Army Cadet Command's Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) National Raider Challenge Competition scheduled from August to October 2025. Its primary purpose is to solicit a contractor for planning, promoting, and executing the event, which fosters leadership and teamwork among high school cadets. Key tasks for the contractor include developing a digital scoring system integrated with Microsoft 365, managing event logistics, providing safety measures, and delivering awards and materials. The competition can accommodate up to 320 teams, highlighting modifications to safety and logistical processes. Contractors must ensure adherence to quality standards, reporting requirements, and background checks for personnel. The document specifies timelines, objectives, and security regulations while detailing responsibilities shared between the government and the contractor. Overall, it emphasizes operational integrity and safety throughout the competition, showcasing the Army's commitment to youth development through structured events.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) National Raider Challenge Competition, scheduled for October 2025 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contractor will manage event planning, promotion, and production, including designing a digital scoring system, providing event personnel, transporting materials, and producing medallions for up to 320 teams. Key objectives include conducting a high-quality athletic competition, ensuring safety, and providing world-class awards. The Government will provide facilities, emergency medical coverage, judges, and official branding, while the contractor is responsible for all other necessary supplies, equipment, and services, including background checks for personnel. Specific tasks involve managing team check-in, scoring procedures, and identifying winners across various categories. The PWS also details quality control, security requirements, and deliverables.
    The U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) is seeking a contractor to manage the 2025 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) National Raider Challenge Competition, scheduled from October 23-26, 2025, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. This non-personal services contract requires expertise in event planning, scoring systems, and personnel management to ensure a successful competition involving up to 320 teams. Key tasks include designing an integrated digital scoring system, managing team logistics, training staff and judges, and producing medallions for participants. Additional responsibilities encompass maintaining safety, quality assurance, and adhering to strict timelines for deliverable submissions, such as competition schedules and scoring equipment. Moreover, the contractor is responsible for executing all aspects of the event while facilitating communication between USACC officials and contractors. The government will provide certain services and resources, including emergency medical coverage and a venue for ceremonies. Compliance with federal regulations, security requirements, and quality control plans is essential to ensure the event’s integrity and caliber. This procurement illustrates the Army's commitment to fostering leadership and teamwork among high school students through competitive events.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for event planning, promotion, and production support for the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) National Raider Challenge Competition, scheduled for August to October 2025 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contractor will manage event promotion, provide a digital scoring system with real-time leaderboards, design and produce medallions, and handle logistics like check-in and scoring validation. Key objectives include conducting a championship athletic competition, ensuring high-quality standards, providing world-class awards, and maintaining paramount safety. The government will provide medical coverage, judges, transportation, and facilities, while the contractor is responsible for all other necessary supplies and equipment. The PWS also details security requirements, personnel qualifications, and compliance with various regulations, emphasizing the need for experienced contractor personnel due to the event's scale.
    The 2025 Army Raider RFP outlines requirements for a contractor to manage promotion and production aspects, focusing on a digital scoring system, event setup, personnel, manuals, and awards. Key clarifications include integrating the digital scoring system with Microsoft Excel for reports, the contractor's responsibility for their workstation cleanup, and a strong advisement against using minors or JROTC cadets due to past issues. The "How To" manual needs to be comprehensive and align with the Raider SOP. The requested award is a "medal on a neck ribbon," not a "chest medallion." The digital scoring system must provide "real-time" overall standings and event results, updated hourly. Raw times are to be displayed at competition stations, with generators provided. A parallel analog scoring system is required for redundancy. The contractor provides a link to live data for government use, with the government controlling external publication. Training for support cadre on the scoring system is mandatory, delivered via Microsoft Teams and an in-person run-through. Secure chat via personal cell phones is acceptable for communications, and USACC personnel will be trained on the scoring system. A USACC LNO will be embedded in the scoring cell. The contractor is also responsible for producing individual team schedule sheets.
    The 2025 Army Raider request for proposal (RFP) outlines the requirements for a contractor to execute promotion and production aspects, focusing on an integrated digital scoring system compatible with Microsoft 365. Key tasks include designing an all-encompassing scoring system that outputs to Excel, managing work area setup and cleanup, and overseeing personnel restrictions, particularly concerning the use of minors. The contractor is responsible for providing a comprehensive manual detailing operational procedures nested within existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Event objectives primarily focus on delivering medals as the sole award, avoiding additional competition awards. The contractor must ensure a real-time leaderboard emerges from digital scores, with redundancy provided by an analog scoring system. Live updates to the government will be included, allowing the use of secure chat for immediate communication between personnel on site. Overall, the RFP emphasizes the need for detailed training for cadre on scoring processes, a formalized structure for the event, and clear communication lines for results management. The document serves as a critical framework for contractors to comprehend their responsibilities and expectations in supporting Army Raider events successfully. Effective execution of these stipulations will ensure quality outcomes and an efficient event execution.
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation No. W9124D25QA221, originally posted on July 21, 2025. The amendment's primary purpose is to provide answers to additional questions received from industry and to revise the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The revised PWS is attached to the amendment, with changes highlighted on pages 2 and 16. Offerors are instructed to base their proposals on this updated PWS. The submission deadline for proposals remains August 8, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT, and all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation are unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning an updated copy with their proposal. The document also details the process for acknowledging amendments for both solicitations and modifications of contracts/orders, emphasizing that failure to acknowledge may result in the rejection of an offer. Additionally, it includes administrative details such as contact information for inquiries and a revised list of contract attachments, adding a new version of the Performance Work Statement dated August 6, 2025.
    This government file is a solicitation for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide administrative support and medallions for the HQ JROTC Army Raider Challenge. The solicitation, identified by number W9124D25QA221, has an issue date of July 21, 2025, and an offer due date of July 31, 2025. The total award amount is USD 22,000,000.00. Key services include preparing score sheets, managing team check-in, providing scoring equipment, designing event artwork (medallions and certificates), securing services and materials, and tracking team progress. The contractor must supply 4,928 medallions, with the design finalized by August 8, 2025, and delivery by October 20, 2025. The period of performance for administrative support is from August 1, 2025, to October 30, 2025, and for medallion delivery from August 1, 2025, to October 20, 2025. The document details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including those related to unique item identification, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. It also outlines an AMC-Level Protest Program for addressing procurement complaints.
    The document outlines a solicitation for a contract regarding administrative support and the production of medallions for the JROTC Army Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky. It details the requisition and solicitation specifications, including quantities, performance timelines, and payment terms. The awarded contractor will be responsible for tasks like score sheet preparation, team check-ins, and securing necessary materials for a professional event. The contract, valued at $22 million, involves two main deliverables: one for administrative services and another for the design and provision of 4,928 medallions, required by specific deadlines. Key clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement are incorporated to ensure compliance with legal and program guidelines, notably regarding business ethics, subcontracting, and unique item identification. The document reinforces the government's commitment to leveraging women-owned small businesses and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards during contract execution. This solicitation aims to foster reliable partnerships for event coordination while emphasizing transparency and accountability in federal contracting processes.
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