6BDE Big Foot STEM Academy

The U.S. Army is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (PANMCC‑26‑P‑0000‑042508) to determine market interest for a total small‑business set‑aside (FAR 19.5) to provide all non‑personal services required for the 2026 Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) “Big Foot” STEM Academy. The effort will run 26‑30 May 2026 at a location within 100 mi of Dahlonega, GA and will support approximately 366 JROTC cadets and 64 cadre members. The contractor (prime or subcontractor) must furnish lodging, meals, classroom and athletic facilities, transportation, and STEM‑specific equipment and support personnel, and must submit updated menus, room status, serving times, and facility information at least 72 hours prior to the camp start date. Offerors are asked to indicate whether they intend to compete as a prime, and to describe any proposed subcontracting, joint‑venture, or teaming arrangements, along with detailed past‑performance (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial), relevant certifications, and commercial‑availability data (pricing basis, delivery schedules, warranties, terms). The notice expressly does not constitute an RFQ, IFB, or RFP and no quotes are being solicited; however, at least two qualified small businesses must respond for the set‑aside to be viable. All socioeconomic small‑business categories (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, etc.) are encouraged to participate.

Notice ID

29ce8c6567684cccad335607deda6189

Solicitation Number

PANMCC-26-P-0000-042508

NAICS Code

611310

Classification Code

U009