5BDE Houston ISD JCLC STEM

The U.S. Army Cadet Command is seeking information from small businesses to determine their capability to provide lodging, facilities, and meals for 220 cadets and 52 cadre from the Houston Independent School District Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp. The camp will take place from 8 to 13 June 2026 on a college or university campus within 100 miles of Houston, TX. The contractor will be required to provide co-located fixed-facility, climate-controlled lodging accommodations, training facilities, and meals for the cadets and cadre. The contractor will also be required to provide audio-visual equipment, Wi-Fi access, and security for the camp. Some key requirements for the contractor include: * Providing lodging accommodations with adequate ventilation and personal space for 220 cadets and 52 cadre * Providing training facilities, including two collocated classrooms and a large multi-use conference area * Providing meals for the cadets and cadre, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner * Providing security for the camp, including certified lifeguards and trainers for the swimming pool and rock wall * Providing audio-visual equipment and Wi-Fi access for the classrooms and conference area * Providing a menu that is nutritionally balanced and follows USDA dietary guidelines, with consideration for vegetarian meals.