NOI to Sole Source-7BDE JROTC Camp Crooked Creek
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Government, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Knox, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source a contract to Lincoln Heritage Council for supporting the 7BDE Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Camp Crooked Creek. This notice also serves as a Sources Sought to identify other capable vendors who could perform these services, potentially enabling a competitive procurement. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (Fort Knox local time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide comprehensive support for the JROTC Camp Crooked Creek, including all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, and non-personal services for lodging, meals, program training, and facility usage. This support is for approximately 200 cadets and 45 cadre.
Key activities include:
- Meals: Preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, accommodating 30 vegetarian meals per meal and excluding peanut products. Menus must be nutritionally balanced.
- Lodging: Provision of clean, non-smoking sleeping facilities with separate male/female toilet and shower areas. Cadets will be housed with no more than 20 per room/lodge.
- Training: Provision of qualified instructors and facilities for team building, low/high challenge ropes courses (minimum 12 high, 8 low), land navigation (beginner and advanced), swimming pool usage, athletic field usage, archery range, climbing/rappel tower (28 ft), and canoes/water craft.
- Support Facilities: Water stations at training sites, portable latrines, hand wash stations, administrative/training buildings, and a 24-hour command post.
- Medical Support: On-site trained medical staff (minimum EMT), an on-call physician, and a landing area for air evacuation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: May 19, 2026 - June 6, 2026, with on-site camp training from June 2 - June 6, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Camp Crooked Creek at Shepherdsville, KY.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Published Date: April 23, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 721214 Recreational and Vacation Camps.
Set-Aside & Small Business
The U.S. Government intends to award on a sole source basis, citing FAR 12.102(a). However, it is actively seeking vendors to support a competitive procurement. This requirement will not be set-aside for small businesses unless 2 or more small businesses respond with sufficient information to support a set-aside. All interested businesses, including small businesses across all socioeconomic categories (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), are highly encouraged to respond.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, and small business status/certifications.
- Indication of interest in competing as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on capabilities, previous experience (prime or sub), size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and pertinent certifications.
- Information on commercial availability of the service, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms/conditions.
Additional Notes
This is a notice for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFQ/IFB/RFP or a promise to issue one. The government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time. A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for more details.