ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

6BDE JCLC Manasota

DEPT OF DEFENSE• PANMCC-26-P-0000-036063
Response Deadline
Dec 17, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide comprehensive support services for the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Manasota 2026, scheduled from June 1-5, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. The contractor will be responsible for delivering all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services, including lodging, nutritionally balanced meals, and training facilities for 250 cadets and 44 cadre, while ensuring a safe and compliant environment. This procurement is crucial for facilitating the leadership training of cadets and includes specific requirements such as medical support, various training facilities, and adherence to military regulations. Interested small businesses must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by December 17, 2025, with their qualifications and capabilities, and can contact Candice M. Hodges or Ranetta M. DeRamos for further information.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
721214
Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
PSC Code
G003
SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
IA02 PWS - 6BDE JCLC Manasota - DRAFT.pdf
PDF•255 KB•Dec 10, 2025
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a non-personal service contract to host the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Manasota 2026 for 250 Cadets and 44 Cadre from June 1-5, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and services, including lodging in jamboree-style tents and individual cadre accommodations, nutritionally balanced meals, and a crime-free environment. Key training facilities and equipment required include a rappel tower, COPES course, land navigation, water safety, archery, wilderness survival, canoeing, and a gauntlet. The contractor must also provide medical support with two Registered Nurses on-site 24/7, golf carts, portable radios, latrines, and mobile shower units. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price type, and the contractor will operate at their facility, which must be within 70 miles of Manatee and Sarasota County schools. The PWS details quality control, assurance, and specific deliverables like meals and equipment provision, ensuring compliance with military regulations and safety standards.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 10, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 17, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 15, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QM MICC-FT KNOX

Point of Contact

Name
Candice M Hodges

Place of Performance

Bradenton, Florida, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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