3BDE JCLC Missouri (B+1)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-FT KNOX, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for meals, lodging, and facility usage for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Missouri from May 27-31, 2026. This opportunity is being considered for a small business set-aside, provided two or more qualified small businesses respond. Responses are due April 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive support for the JCLC Missouri-26. The requirement is for non-personal services encompassing meals, lodging, and facility usage for approximately 400 cadets and 70 cadre.
Key services include:
- Meals: Preparation, serving, and cleanup, adhering to USDA dietary guidelines, with provisions for vegetarian options. Two serving lines are required.
- Lodging: Housing/barracks accommodations with separate facilities for males and females, including dedicated restrooms and showers.
- Training Facilities: Provision of a medical aid station, obstacle/confidence course, rappel tower, land navigation course, swimming pool or lake area, leadership reaction course, wooded area for survival training, lake for raft building, indoor briefing area for 400, water containers, portable toilets, parade field, aircraft landing area, WiFi-enabled printer, canoe usage, UTV usage, and bus transportation to a lake site.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research). This is not a solicitation, and the Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time.
- NAICS Code: 721214 (Recreational Services), with a size standard of $9M.
- Set-Aside: The Government intends to procure this on a small business set-aside basis, contingent upon receiving sufficient responses from two or more qualified small businesses. All small business categories (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) are encouraged to respond.
- Period of Performance (PWS): The base year is May 12, 2026 – May 11, 2027, with one option year. The JCLC event falls within the base year.
- Place of Performance: Within 100 miles of Missouri Military Academy, 204 N Grand St. Mexico, MO, 65265.
Response Requirements & Submission
- Responses Due: April 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET (Fort Knox local time).
- Submission: Email responses to Purchasing Agent Jaspyr Andres at jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil.
- Required Information:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, and NAICS code.
- Interest in competing as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial).
- Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations to structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions restricting competition (contact Scott Kukes at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil for concerns).
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. The Government will not pay for information submitted, and not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for additional information.