The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for a meal service contract to support the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. The contract requires the provision of all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary to prepare and serve meals for up to 385 cadets and 40 cadre members during two sessions, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This non-personal service contract emphasizes the importance of high-quality meal services in a military training environment, with specific operational guidelines outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as Women-Owned Small Businesses, should note that the total funding amount is projected at $9,000,000, and proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, contact Renete Barnett-Morgan at renete.l.barnett-morgan.civ@army.mil or 502-624-6878.