Child & Youth Summer Camps

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (W912K6-26-Q-A005) issued by the Maryland Army National Guard for Child & Youth Summer Camps. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for firm-fixed-price contracts under NAICS 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps). The camps will provide team building, resiliency, leadership, lodging, and meals for military dependents aged 7-12 (June 22-26, 2026, for 34 youth) and 13-18 (August 3-7, 2026, for 30 teens), each with two staff members. Offers will be evaluated based on price and other factors, including adherence to the Performance of Work Statement (PWS). Contractors must be registered and active in SAM.gov, with quotes due by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Questions are due by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. The document includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, notably those concerning electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and representations regarding foreign procurements and telecommunications equipment.

The Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) Child & Youth Program seeks a contractor to host two summer camps in 2026: a Youth Homefront Challenge Camp (June 22-26, 36 participants) and a Teen Adventure Camp (August 3-7, 32 participants). The contractor must provide an all-inclusive nature/wilderness camp setting within 100 miles of Baltimore, MD, offering lodging, meals, and evidence-based leadership and life-skill training activities for military dependents aged 7-18. Key requirements include CPR-certified staff, gender-separated lodging, diverse meal options with dietary accommodations, and certified instructors for activities like rock climbing. The contractor must also adhere to strict government regulations regarding communication security, protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and combating trafficking in persons. Furthermore, the contractor is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan, incorporating health screenings, NPIs like face coverings and physical distancing, activity modifications, and clear contingency plans for outbreaks, aligning with state and federal guidelines.