Cocoa HS JCLC Valor
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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, MICC-FT KNOX, is soliciting proposals for JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Valor 2026 services. This opportunity requires a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and nonpersonal services for the event, including lodging and meals for 250 Cadets and 50 Cadre. The event is scheduled for March 19-23, 2026, near Titusville, Florida. Proposals are due March 6, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive support for JCLC Valor 2026, ensuring a crime-free environment and leadership development opportunities. Key requirements include:
- Lodging: Accommodations for 250 JROTC Cadets and 50 Cadre, with male/female separation and separate shower/latrine areas, in a low-crime area and not undergoing renovation.
- Food Services: Breakfast, lunch, bagged lunch, dinner, and evening snacks, compliant with USDA guidelines and offering vegetarian options.
- Facilities: Multiple training sites, a Camp Operations Center, 24-hour First Aid facility, amphitheater, latrines, and showers.
- Equipment: 15 gas-powered golf carts, 50 two-way radios (2-mile range), WiFi access, a safety-inspected rappelling tower, Land Navigation Course, COPE course, Rope Bridge Course, Water Safety training (swimming pool, lake, canoeing), and tires for tire flip/Raider Recon run.
- Location: Services must be provided within 70 miles of Astronaut High School, Titusville, Florida.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / 100% Full and Open Competition.
- Product Service Code: G003 (Recreational Services).
- NAICS Code: 721214.
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 27, 2026.
- Questions Due: March 4, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET.
- Offer Due Date: March 6, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 60 days after the closing date.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes should be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. The government intends to award without discussions, so offerors are encouraged to present their best prices initially. Offerors must possess a valid UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A safety inspection certification for the rappelling tower, dated within 12 months of the event, must be provided with the completed SF1449.
Additional Notes
Award is contingent upon the appropriation of funds. All amendments will be posted to the SAM website. A Wage Determination document (WD 2015-4555 Rev. 28) for Florida (Brevard County) is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees, which bidders must consider for compliance and accurate labor cost estimation.