5BDE EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) 2026

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Sam Houston is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive lodging, meals, training facilities, and support services for the Edinburg North High School JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) camp scheduled for March 2-6, 2026. This non-personnel services contract requires the contractor to deliver a safe and effective environment accommodating approximately 120 cadets and 17 cadre members from 14 schools. Key contract requirements include providing climate-controlled dormitory-style lodging with separate male and female facilities, 13 meals throughout the event period, specialized training facilities (including rope courses, archery and air rifle ranges, water safety facilities with swimming pool and canoeing capabilities, and land navigation areas), 24-hour on-site medical services with staffed nurses, two golf carts, and 24-hour security. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offer meeting all requirements using simplified acquisition procedures, with quotes remaining valid for 60 days following the closing date. The deadline for submitting questions is February 20, 2026, and the proposal due date is February 23, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside. The contract facility must be located within 150 miles of Edinburg, Texas 78516, and cannot be undergoing renovation or located in high-crime areas as determined by local police statistics. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor's Wage Determination 2015-5017 for Hidalgo County, Texas, with hourly rates ranging from $10.76 to $51.28 depending on occupational classification. The total requirement comprises 548 cadet meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), 221 cadre meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), 480 cadet room nights, and 68 cadre room nights, along with facility usage and comprehensive support services. Contractor support hours are scheduled from 0600-1800 hours daily, with specific meal service windows of 0730-0830 for breakfast, 1200-1300 for lunch, and 1730-1830 for dinner. Questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Ranetta Deramos or alternate specialist Renete' Barnett-Morgan by the February 20, 2026 deadline.