Jackson Public School University Residential STEM (Health Career Fields) Camp for USACC
ID: W9124D23P0074Type: Justification
AwardedMay 24, 2023
Award #:W9124D23P0074
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8fea72bd07234a51b0659e6e7747e58c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Mission Installation Contracting Command-Ft Knox, is seeking a sole-source vendor for the Jackson Public School University Residential STEM Camp focused on health career fields for JROTC Cadets. The contract, valued at $85,532.00, aims to provide residential STEM training, including lodging, facilities, and meals for approximately 120 cadets over two cycles in June 2023, with William Carey University identified as the sole-source provider due to its unique capabilities in meeting specific training and safety requirements. This initiative is crucial for delivering essential STEM education to cadets, ensuring they receive quality training that has been successfully provided by WCU for over four years. Interested parties can reach out to Brittney Morrison at brittney.d.morrison.civ@army.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brittney Morrison
    brittney.d.morrison.civ@army.mil
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    IA02 SSJ_Redacted.pdf
    The Mission Installation Contracting Command-Ft Knox seeks a sole-source justification for a $85,532.00 firm-fixed-price contract to support the Mississippi Health STEM Camp for JROTC Cadets. William Carey University (WCU) is the proposed sole-source vendor due to its unique ability to provide residential STEM training focused on health sciences, a requirement not fully met by other institutions. Previous solicitations resulted in WCU being the only responsive offeror. The camp will host approximately 120 cadets over two cycles in June 2023, providing lodging, facilities, and meals. Despite efforts to increase competition through market research, WCU remains the only institution capable of meeting all requirements, including specific lodging and safety criteria, as it has done for over four years. This justification ensures JROTC Cadets receive vital STEM training, with the price determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical data and market analysis.
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