3BDE JCLC Rushmore

The U.S. Army is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice for small‑business‑set‑aside meal‑service contracts to support the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Rushmore, Rapid City, SD. Responding firms must detail their small‑business status (including any 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB certifications), NAICS 722310 code, and indicate whether they will compete as a prime or as a subcontractor, joint‑venture, or team. Offerors must provide specific past‑performance information (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and role as prime or subcontractor) that demonstrates the ability to meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, which include supplying management, equipment, labor, set‑up, clean‑up, and trash removal for dining operations, adhering to a 30‑minute pre‑service set‑up, achieving ≥95 % on‑time performance, and complying with background‑check, Personal Identity Verification (FAR 52.204‑9), and security procedures. A meeting with the JROTC Camp Commander on 16 May 2026 will finalize menus. Invoices must be submitted electronically via WAWF within five days of contract completion. Responses are due to Contract Specialist Jaspyr M. Andres (jaspyr.m.andres.civ@army.mil; 520‑945‑9003) by 0900 local time, 6 March 2026. The notice also requests recommendations to improve the draft PWS/PRS, identification of any provisions that may unduly restrict competition, and suggestions for structuring the requirement to maximize small‑business participation. Limitations on subcontracting and the non‑manufacturer rule do not apply to contracts at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, but do apply to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, and WOSB set‑asides regardless of value. Firms should also be prepared to submit an Organizational Conflict of Interest mitigation plan if required.

Notice ID

34a95812f5534a6ca6f708e233b1344a

Solicitation Number

PANMCC-26-P-0000037812

NAICS Code

722310

Classification Code

S203