7BDE JCLC CAMP MANATOC

The U.S. Army Medical Installation Command at Fort Knox is soliciting encampment services for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Camp Manatoc, to be held from June 1 to June 5, 2026, at Peninsula, Ohio, with work permitted within a 50-mile radius. The contract requires the contractor to provide comprehensive support for approximately 250 cadets and 50 cadre, including lodging in non-smoking facilities with beds, mattresses, and lockers; fully prepared meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—including bagged lunches on June 5; training facilities for confidence courses and land navigation; medical support; administrative buildings; and associated equipment and supervision. All services must comply with U.S. Army Technical Bulletin MED 531 and OSHA standards, and the contractor must maintain a Quality Control Program to ensure service quality and prevent defects. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price with 12 line items covering meal quantities, program support, and facility usage, and the contractor is responsible for liability insurance for all participants. Payment must be submitted electronically via the Wide Area Workflow system using either an Invoice 2-IN-1 or Cost Voucher, depending on the line item type, with only one final invoice permitted at contract completion. A Contracting Officer’s Representative will monitor performance but cannot alter contract terms or obligate funds. The solicitation, identified as W9124D26QA212, was published on SAM.gov on May 20, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 26, 2026, and awards will be made to the lowest priced, responsive quote from a responsible offeror registered in SAM. Offerors must use the SF 1449 form and complete designated blocks, submit quotes exclusively through SAM.gov, and verify all representations and certifications. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions on subcontracting with excluded entities, biobased product reporting, sustainable procurement, cybersecurity prohibitions, payment levies, transportation by sea, and prohibitions on procurement from Xinjiang and the Maduro regime. The contractor must adhere to Army Physical Security Program guidelines for safeguarding government property and disclose any potential organizational conflicts of interest. No security clearance is required for personnel, but proper safety gear and OSHA compliance are mandatory. All amendments to the solicitation must be actively monitored by offerors via SAM.gov, and failure to comply with submission requirements, including