8BDE Sonora HS JCLC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for services related to the 8BDE JCLC Sonora HS event. The government is procuring facilities, lodging, meals, and training activities for cadets and cadre.

• Cadet Services:

  • Breakfast meals for 100 cadets (200 each)
  • Lunch meals for 100 cadets (200 each)
  • Dinner meals for 100 cadets (300 each)

• Cadre Services:

  • Breakfast meals for 15 cadre (30 each)
  • Lunch meals for 15 cadre (30 each)
  • Dinner meals for 15 cadre (45 each)

• Lodging:

  • Lodging for 100 cadets (100 each)
  • Lodging for 15 cadre (15 each)

• Training & Facilities:

  • Training activities for cadets (1 each)
  • Facility usage in support of the JCLC (1 each)

• Period of Performance: April 24, 2026 to April 26, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Fort Knox, KY 40121-2717, UNITED STATES.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but the RFQ format suggests a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Questions Due: April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ET.

• Quotes Due: April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM local time (Block 8).

• Submission Method: Email to Jaspyr M. Andres (jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil) and Terry D. Phillips Jr. (terry.d.phillips6.civ@army.mil). Electronic submissions via facsimile or telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive quote from a responsible offeror.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• NAICS Code: 721214, Size Standard: Not specified.

• Price Evaluation Preference: A 10% price evaluation preference for HUBZone small business concerns is included, unless waived.

• The document references a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Wage Determination, which are incorporated by reference.

• FAR clauses related to commercial products and services, labor standards, and payment procedures are included.

• Offerors must complete specific blocks on SF Form 1449 and submit Unit Price and Net Amount for all CLINs.

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

To provide facilities, lodging, logistical support, meals, training areas, and training activities for the 8th Brigade ROTC, United States Army Cadet Command (USACC), Sonora High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) from 24 April 2026 to 26 April 2026. The event aims to increase leadership potential in JROTC cadets, provide opportunities for physical fitness, citizenship, and interaction with cadets from other schools.

• Provide lodging for 100 Cadets and 15 Cadre/Chaperones for two nights, ensuring separate facilities for male and female cadets and cadre.

• Provide a total of 7 meals for Cadets and Cadre, including a primary entrée with a vegetarian substitute, side dishes, fruit, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. Sample menus are provided.

• Offer training areas and activities such as outdoor learning, leadership and team problem-solving, rappelling, rock climbing, zip-line, High & Low COPE, air rifle marksmanship, archery, and ecology daytime hikes.

• Provide instructional and support staff, instructional space, facilities setup, instructional materials, and other consumables.

• Infrastructure (buildings, equipment, roads, water, electricity) must be functional 98% of the time.

• Billeting facilities must be habitable 98% of the time.

• Meals must be served on time 95% of the time and be fit for consumption.

• Training personnel must be trained 100% of the time prior to presenting training.

• Training equipment must be serviceable, safe, and functional 96% of the time.

• All academic actions must meet or exceed generally accepted standards.

• Safety and well-being of cadets must be assured.

• Period of Performance: 24 April 2026 to 26 April 2026.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.

• Contractor personnel must have badges or other forms of identification.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor must comply with all Federal and State safety and health requirements.

• No Government Property (GP) will be provided.

• Contractor must provide all necessary vehicles and equipment, clearly marked with the company name.

• Employees must undergo background checks.

• Contractor must provide a Leadership Development Program (LDP) and hands-on activities.

• Deliverables include finalized menus and a final invoice submitted via WAWF.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD No. 2015-5613, Revision No. 31) for the state of California, specifically for the area of Los Angeles County. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative and clerical roles to health, technical, and transportation occupations.
• Provides the corresponding minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes specific notes regarding occupational wage rates and fringe benefits for Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Laundry services, referencing other Wage Determinations.
• Details general benefits applicable to all listed occupations, including Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Outlines specific pay differentials for Night Pay & Sunday Pay, Hazardous Pay, and Uniform Allowance.
• Provides information on the Conformance Process for additional classifications and wage rates not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the minimum labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for any contract subject to the Service Contract Act in the Los Angeles County area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these determined rates to comply with federal regulations.