6BDE JCLC Camp Gillis Long
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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, specifically MICC-FT KNOX, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing meal services for the 6BDE JCLC Camp Gillis Long in Baton Rouge, LA. This notice is for market research purposes to determine if a small business set-aside is feasible for the requirement. Responses are due by April 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive meal services for JROTC Cadets and Cadre during the JCLC Camp Gillis Long event, scheduled from May 27-31, 2026. Key services include:
- Providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for meal preparation and service.
- Serving approximately 120 Cadets and 51 Cadre daily from May 27-31, 2026.
- Providing additional lunch and dinner meals for 120 Cadets and 35 Cadre on May 30, 2026.
- Preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to specified times and menus, ensuring meals are hot (except cold sandwiches) and meet USDA guidelines.
- Providing serving equipment, disposable items, condiments, and beverages.
- Maintaining cleanliness of serving and preparation areas.
- Adhering to Department of the Army Pamphlet 30-22 for food program operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) based on the draft PWS.
- Period of Performance: May 27-31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Louisiana National Guard, Gillis Long National Guard Training Center, Carville, LA.
- Set-Aside: Conditional Small Business Set-Aside. The U.S. Government desires to set aside this requirement for small businesses, provided two or more qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information.
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Services), with a size standard of $9M.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET (Fort Knox local time).
- Published Date: March 31, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should email responses to Robin Woodard (robin.a.woodard3.civ@army.mil) and Samuel M. Henderson (samuel.m.henderson1.civ@army.mil) by the deadline. Responses should include:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and a statement of small business status (including type/certifications) and corresponding NAICS code.
- Indication of interest in competing as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information to determine commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition, with rationale. Contact Scott Kukes (scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil) for competition concerns.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review.