Child & Youth Summer Camps

The Department of the Army Maryland National Guard seeks all-inclusive summer camp services for military dependents, with quotes due May 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT and questions due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. This is full and open competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Maryland, within 100 miles of 219 29th Division Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, in a rural nature/wilderness setting. The procurement covers two separate four-night camp sessions: a Youth Homefront Challenge Camp for 43 attendees (ages 7–12) from June 22–26, 2026, and a Teen Adventure Camp for 28 attendees (ages 13–18) from August 3–7, 2026. Amendment 0001, effective May 20, 2026, increased youth camp enrollment from 34 to 40 youth plus 3 staff, and adjusted teen camp from 30 to 25 teens plus 3 staff.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, meals, supervision, and quality control on a firm fixed-price basis. Services include enclosed gender-separated lodging with beds, electricity, air conditioning, potable water, and bathrooms; 13 meals per event with three daily snacks accommodating vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets; and evidence-based youth leadership training encompassing resilience, social-emotional learning, relationship building, mindfulness-based practices, and wilderness adventure challenges including rock climbing. A minimum of 25 percent of direct staff must hold CPR certification from the American Red Cross or equivalent. The contractor must maintain on-site representation from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on event days and provide free parking for adult chaperones (maximum garage height 6 feet 8 inches). Compliance is required with CDC and state COVID-19 preparedness protocols, DFARS personally identifiable information protection standards, and combating trafficking in persons policies.

NAICS 721214, PSC X1FB. Contract Officer: Cory Silfies, cory.l.silfies.mil@army.mil. Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days.