4BDE JROTC High Ropes

Other / Unclassified

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This document is crucial for bidders responding to Service Contract Act solicitations. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of employees performing work under the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined rates to be compliant. Key information includes:

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124D26QA153) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial acquisition under FAR Part 12. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsive, responsible offeror.

• Provide high ropes courses and 2 certified instructors to conduct personnel training support for Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level I Training.

• This training is further detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 to May 8, 2026

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 713990 has a size standard of $9,000,000.00.

• Offerors must possess a valid UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist (CS) by the closing date and time identified on SF 1449 block 8 (April 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time).

• Quotes must remain valid for 60 days after the closing date.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror.

• Price analysis will be used to determine if the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the CS no later than April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• This solicitation is unrestricted.

• It is a Small Business set-aside.

• Funds are not presently available for this acquisition; award is contingent upon appropriated funds.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those related to small business, cybersecurity, and payment procedures (WAWF).

• Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Wage Determination.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personal services for high ropes courses and certified instructors to conduct personnel training support for the United States Cadet Command JCLC Jackson High Ropes program.

• Provide ACCT Level I certification training for up to 12 JROTC Cadre over a five-day period (May 4-8, 2026).

• The training will cover the complete lifecycle of a challenge course, including planning, engineering, constructing, and implementing low and high ropes training.

• Deliver four 8-hour training days and one 8-hour testing day.

• Provide all necessary personnel, supplies, materials, and supervision.

• Specific practical events include: Team Wall, TP Shuffle, Trust Fall, Fidget Ladder, Whale Watch, Islands, Tension Traverse, Spider's Web, Mohawk Walk, Nitro Crossing, Zip Line, Postman's walk, Pamper Pole, and Catwalk.

• Provide hands-on activities, practical exercises, team building, and leadership development.

• Instructors must possess current and valid ACCT Level I or higher certification.

• Proof of certification must be submitted to the COR prior to the start of performance.

• The contractor must maintain an existing quality assurance system.

• Performance will be evaluated according to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

• A pro-rata price reduction may be sought if services do not meet the standard.

• Period of Performance: May 4-8, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

• Contract type: Firm fixed price.

• Security: Adherence to National Crime Information Center (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database requirements, and applicable installation/facility security policies.

• Contractor personnel attire must be clean, non-offensive, and not resemble military uniforms.

• Contractor must provide a contract manager and alternate.

• Government will provide facilities, instruction on site rules, and some equipment (harness, helmet, gloves).

• Contractor will provide all other necessary equipment, supplies, and services.

• Invoices to be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).