3BDE JCLC Rushmore
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, MICC-FT KNOX, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for meal services to support the 3BDE JCLC Rushmore event at Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota. This is market research to determine if a small business set-aside is feasible, requiring responses from at least two qualified small businesses. The anticipated NAICS code is 722310 - Food Service Contractors. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 0900 Fort Knox local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a full meal support system for approximately 54 cadets and 6 cadre participating in the Army Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Rushmore. Services include providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision for meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. The contractor will set up and maintain two serving lines for breakfast and dinner, provide chafing dishes, refrigerated containers, and disposable items. Meals must be served hot and ready 15 minutes prior to scheduled times. The period of performance for meal service is May 26 – 30, 2026, with a resource working group meeting on May 16, 2026. The place of performance is the dining facility inside barracks building 801, Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Key Requirements for Response
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, and small business status/certifications (e.g., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with the corresponding NAICS code.
- Indication of interest to compete as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience (prime or subcontractor) on similar requirements, demonstrating capability.
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Recommendations to improve the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract Details
This is a Sources Sought Notice only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP). The U.S. Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time. The anticipated contract type is firm-fixed-price. Contractor personnel must meet board of health standards and safety regulations. Consideration for vegetarian meals (3-5 people) is required. No security clearances are needed, but valid government-issued identification is required for access.
Submission Details
Responses must be emailed to Contract Specialist Jaspyr M. Andres at jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil by March 6, 2026, at 0900 Fort Knox local time.