JCLC Devens Meals
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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's Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for meal services for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Devens at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, from June 1 to June 26, 2026. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities for providing comprehensive meal support. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for meal support during two JCLC sessions. The contractor will prepare and cook meals at their normal place of business, transport them to Fort Devens, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a military dining facility (Building 657 or 665). Services include furnishing all food, beverages, serving equipment, disposable items, and cleaning supplies. The contractor must ensure personnel have current Safe Serve Qualifications and comply with Massachusetts and Fort Devens food service guidelines. Menus must offer variety, including at least two entrees, three vegetables, fresh salad/fruit, and rolls, with options for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pork-free, or beef-free meals upon request. Adult-sized portions are required.
Key Dates & Location
- Resource Working Group: June 1, 2026
- Session 1: June 15-19, 2026 (360 Cadets, 40 Cadre)
- Session 2: June 22-26, 2026 (385 Cadets, 40 Cadre)
- Place of Performance: Military dining facility, Building 657 (alternate Building 665), Fort Devens, MA 01434.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 721214 (Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels)
- Size Standard: $9 Million
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W6QM MICC-FT KNOX
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Response Requirements
Interested sources should submit:
- A statement of interest.
- A synopsis of company capabilities and past performance on similar contracts.
- Company information (Name, address, UEI, CAGE, business size/socio-economic status, NAICS).
- Contact information.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition. Responses should be emailed to Cassidy Dummitt (cassidy.n.dummitt.civ@army.mil) and Barbara J Jeffries (Barbara.j.jeffries5.civ@army.mil) with a specific subject line, not exceeding three pages.
Important Considerations
- This is a market research tool; it does not commit the U.S. Government to a contract.
- The government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not pay for information submitted.
- Bidders must review the Wage Determination.pdf for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to Middlesex County, Massachusetts, which is crucial for cost estimation and compliance.
- Contractor personnel must be on the approved vendor list for Fort Devens and meet board of health standards.