2026 South Dakota Military Youth Camp

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for services to support the 2026 South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG) Youth Camp, ages 9-14. The event is scheduled to take place from June 23-25, 2026, in the Black Hills area. The objective is to provide a three-day camp experience for approximately 100 military-affiliated youths, fostering connection, leadership, and personal development. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type.

• Facilities: Exclusive use of lodging, meeting areas, a general assembly room (seating 140+), seven breakout rooms (seating 20+ each), secure storage, a dining hall (seating 140+), and outdoor areas.

• Lodging: On-site lodging for an estimated 140 participants, 25 adult volunteers, and 15 junior counselors.

• Food Service: Provision of youth-friendly, nutritious meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast) and hydration from Tuesday, June 23, 2026, through Thursday, June 25, 2026. Accommodations for special dietary needs are required. A detailed menu must be submitted for approval.

• Activities: Contracted outdoor activities, including a guided hike and archery, led by certified instructors.

• Support: Early access for government staff setup (June 22, 2026) and teardown (June 25, 2026). On-site contractor representative availability.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: June 23, 2026, to June 25, 2026.

• Estimated Participants: 140 youth, 25 adult volunteers, 15 junior counselors.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM (Mountain).

• Questions Due: April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM (Mountain), emailed to shelly.j.thomson.civ@army.mil.

• Answers to Questions: Will be posted via amendment on April 10, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Past Performance, and Technical Acceptability.

• Offer Package: Must include signed solicitation, completed pricing for CLINs, and a technical proposal with a sample menu and list of outdoor activities.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 721214 (Lodging).

• Size Standard: $9,000,000.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Number 2015-5367, Revision 30) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the South Dakota counties of Custer, Meade, and Pennington. It lists various occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.

This wage determination establishes the minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working on federal contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles and their required minimum hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on required Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), paid vacation (based on years of service), and paid holidays (11 per year).
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Mandates 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Sets a minimum wage rate for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (or $13.30/hour if higher than the listed wage determination).
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Specific rates for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process (SF-1444): Procedures for establishing wage rates for occupations not listed in this determination.