Description
The U.S. Army is seeking information from potential contractors to support the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) in Chicago from 25 May to 12 June 2026. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to support 300 cadets and 86 cadre. This includes meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, as well as furnishing all lodging, facilities, equipment, showers, latrines, and facilities. The contractor will also provide training facilities, including a swimming pool, climbing wall, rappel tower, and obstacle course.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing meals, lodging, and training facilities for 300 cadets and 86 cadre
• Providing a swimming pool, climbing wall, rappel tower, and obstacle course for training
• Providing a first aid station and medical staff
• Providing transportation for cadets and cadre
• Providing a command center and communication equipment
The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to food service, safety, and environmental protection.
The Army is seeking small businesses, including 8(a) businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and women-owned small businesses, to respond to this Sources Sought Notice.