5BDE Somerset JCLC
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 is conducting a Sources Sought to identify small businesses capable of providing comprehensive support for the Somerset Independent School District (ISD) Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). This includes facilities, lodging, meal services, and training facilities for 220 Cadets and 40 Cadres from June 8-12, 2026, near New Braunfels, TX. The Army intends to set this aside for small businesses if sufficient responses are received. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY for information and planning purposes; it is not a solicitation (RFQ/IFB/RFP). The Government is seeking to determine market capability and interest from small businesses to potentially set aside this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is 721214 (Overnight Recreational Camps) with a size standard of $9M. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review.
Scope of Work (Based on Draft PWS)
The requirement is for non-personal services to support the JCLC, including:
- Facilities: Co-located lodging, training facilities, and dining services.
- Lodging: Climate-controlled accommodations for 220 Cadets and 40 Cadres, with separate male/female facilities, adequate ventilation, personal space, and bathhouses. Facilities must be safe and not undergoing renovation.
- Meals: Nutritious, hot, and filling meals, including serving equipment and heating elements. Menus must be coordinated 10 days prior.
- Training Facilities: A variety of adventure training elements such as high ropes, low ropes, zip lines, orienteering, obstacle course, rappelling, and a swimming pool for water safety. These require trained personnel, certified instructors, and necessary equipment. An outdoor area for campfire and night land navigation, a water tubing course, and a flat surface for drill competition are also specified.
- Medical: Provision of 24-hour medical coverage facilities.
Performance & Contract Details
- Period of Performance: June 8-12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's primary place of business within a 150-mile radius of New Braunfels, TX.
- Contract Type (Anticipated): Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Potential Small Business Set-Aside, contingent on responses from two or more qualified small businesses. All socioeconomic categories (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) are encouraged to respond.
Response Requirements & Due Date
Interested small businesses should provide:
- Firm details (name, POC, contact info, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, NAICS).
- Interest as prime contractor, and any subcontracting/JV/teaming plans.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, certifications).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing basis, delivery, terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations for structuring the contract to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the draft PWS/approach.
Responses are due via email to Jaspyr Andres (jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil) by April 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET (Fort Knox local time).