Award Notice - JCLC JROTC Humble

This is a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract awarded under FAR 12.102(a) for encampment services in support of the 2026 JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas, scheduled for June 18–20, 2026. The contract covers lodging for 109 participants, three daily meals, and full access to specialized outdoor training facilities including high and low ropes courses, zip lines, obstacle courses, orienteering trails, rappelling equipment, and a swimming pool for water safety instruction. The sole-source justification is based on the unique capability of John Newcombe Tennis Ranch to provide the complete scope of required services and infrastructure on the exact dates needed, with no other vendor able to meet the co-location and scheduling requirements. The estimated value exceeds $2,500, triggering the need for a formal justification under the simplified acquisition threshold, though the precise contract amount is not disclosed. The period of performance is strictly limited to the three-day event without options for extension or renewal. Performance and acceptance occur at the ranch location, with the government responsible for inspection and verification of compliance with JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge program standards under CCR 145-2 and applicable DoD guidelines. No line-item pricing, CLINs, or detailed cost breakdowns are provided, and no standard FAR Part 52 contract clauses are referenced or incorporated. The contracting office is the Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, with Noraida Hunsaker as the primary point of contact and Terry D. Phillips Jr. listed as the contracting officer. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from the vendor JGC Tennis, Inc. DBA John Newcombe Tennis Ranch are documented, and no special contractual requirements such as key personnel, security clearances, or subcontracting restrictions are specified. The contract was awarded without competition based entirely on the necessity of the vendor’s singularly available facility and scheduled availability.