5BDE Somerset HS JCLC
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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 soliciting quotes for meals, lodging, and facility usage in support of the 5BDE JCLC Somerset training event. This unrestricted acquisition covers services from June 8-12, 2026, aimed at providing a comprehensive JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge. Quotes are due by June 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide non-personal services including:
- Lodging: For 220 Cadets and 40 Cadres, ensuring climate-controlled, gender-separated accommodations with bedding.
- Meals: Nutritious, hot, and filling meals for 220 Cadets and 40 Cadres, served in a co-located dining facility.
- Training Facilities: Access to high ropes, low ropes, zip lines, an orienteering course, obstacle course, rappelling course, and a swimming pool with certified lifeguards.
- Outdoor Training Area: Including a campfire pit and an open field for night land navigation. All services must adhere to specific performance standards for availability, nutrition, and safety, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Request for Quote)
- Period of Performance: June 8, 2026 - June 12, 2026
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 721214 (Recreational Services)
- Place of Performance: Within 150 miles of Somerset High School, Somerset, TX.
- Offer Due Date: June 2, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Questions Due Date: May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to both Jaspyr M. Andres (jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil) and Terry D. Phillips Jr. (terry.d.phillips6.civ@army.mil). The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, responsive quote from a responsible offeror. Offerors are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable FAR/DFARS clauses and must acknowledge all amendments within their quote.
Additional Notes
A U.S. Department of Labor wage determination for the Service Contract Act (Texas Wage Determination 2015-5253) is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specified Texas counties. Bidders should consider this for proposal pricing.