2BDE JCLC Dirigo Meals

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Knox, on behalf of the Department of the Army, has issued this sources sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing meals for cadets and cadre during the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge Dirigo. Performance is scheduled to take place in Bog Brook, Gilead, Maine, from June 1 to June 19, 2026. This market research initiative supports the U.S. Army Cadet Command's mission and will assist the government in determining the appropriate procurement strategy for these services.

The required scope of work involves providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to deliver specified meals. This requirement is classified under NAICS 722310, Food Service Contractors, and PSC S203, Housekeeping- Food. Two attachments are associated with this notice: a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a wage determination for Gilead, Maine.

Responses to this notice are due by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 15, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the points of contact, Cassidy Dummitt and Barbara J. Jeffries. Submissions must include a statement of interest, a synopsis of company capabilities and past performance, and official company identifiers such as the UEI and CAGE code. This notice is identified by solicitation number PANMCC26P0000039618 and does not constitute a request for quotes, bids, or proposals.