3BDE JCLC Rushmore
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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 is soliciting proposals for full meal support services for the Army Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Rushmore event. This event will take place at Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota, from May 26-30, 2026. This is an unrestricted acquisition for a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offers are due April 9, 2026, at 09:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive meal services, including preparation, serving, and clean-up, for 54 cadets and 6 cadre. Services are required from May 26-30, 2026. Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up and maintaining two serving lines with chafing dishes for hot food and refrigerated containers for cold items.
- Furnishing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, and supervision.
- Ensuring trash removal to on-site dumpsters.
- Adhering to health and food handling standards; personnel must wear appropriate attire.
- Coordinating and finalizing a menu with the Government POC by May 16, 2025.
- Accommodating approximately 3-5 vegetarian meals per service.
- Providing individually packaged bagged meals for portability.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Period of Performance: Meal service from May 26 - May 30, 2026. A resource working group meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Dining facility inside barracks building 801 at Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD 57702. Food will be transported to this location.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 26, 2026
- Questions Due: April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Offer Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 09:00 AM local time
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive quote from a responsible offeror. Bidders must complete blocks 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c on SF Form 1449, including Unit Price and Net Amount for all CLINs.
Additional Notes
- Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon appropriated funds.
- Bidders must comply with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for South Dakota, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations.
- Quotes must be submitted via email to jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil.
- Contractor personnel do not require security clearances but need valid government-issued identification for post access.
- All amendments will be posted to SAM.gov, and offerors are responsible for acknowledging them.