The U.S. Army Recruiting Command has awarded a $9,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Lowry Jimmy, a sole proprietorship specializing in outdoor adventure and training services, to provide co-located zipline equipment support for the 3rd Brigade Marseilles Zipline training event scheduled for June 3-4, 2025. This Total Small Business set-aside contract represents the continuation of an established relationship between the Army and the contractor, who has consistently delivered zipline and suspended rope bridge training equipment and trained staff for military training exercises at Camp Marseilles over the past three years. The contract was awarded on June 3, 2025, with completion required by June 4, 2025, and performance to occur in Marseilles, Illinois.
The underlying solicitation sought comprehensive zipline and suspended bridge training services for approximately 225 Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge participants, requiring the contractor to provide six ziplines, two suspended rope bridges, trained guides, and safety equipment to develop leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Performance standards included a 95% threshold for equipment provision and 100% requirements for guide staffing and training completion. As a trusted provider within its niche market, Lowry Jimmy has demonstrated consistent capability to meet these stringent requirements, with previous contract values ranging from $6,750 to $10,125, positioning the company as a reliable resource for specialized adventure training services supporting Army recruitment and personnel development initiatives.