Parachute/ Airborne Boat and Dive Operations Services
The United States Marine Corps, specifically the 2D Reconnaissance Battalion, 2D Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is seeking paraloft, boat locker, and dive locker services to support parachute/airborne and boating operations on a full-time basis. This procurement falls under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and will be executed as a firm-fixed-price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 for commercial products and services. The Government will evaluate proposals on a Best Value basis and intends to issue an all-or-none award. Key dates include the posting of solicitation #M6700126Q0052 approximately 5 days after this notice (around April 22, 2026) on sam.gov, with interested contractors required to monitor the Contract Opportunities Portal for the formal solicitation and any amendments. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, maintain current representations and certifications, obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and register with the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) prior to submission.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small businesses. The contract will operate under a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, commencing June 1, 2026, providing a potential five-year performance schedule. No specific incumbent contractor, budget range, or award value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The point of contact for inquiries is John Reese, Contract Specialist, at (910) 450-5404 or john.reese@usmc.mil. All responsible sources meeting the small business requirements may submit an offer, and contractors should ensure continuous monitoring of sam.gov for the upcoming formal solicitation release and any subsequent amendments to the requirements.
M6700126Q0052 United States Marine Corps
4/17/26, 10:16 AM Parachute/ Airborne Boat and Dive Operations Services
The United States Marine Corps awarded contract M6700126P0050 to Kinetic Concepts LLC for $2.641646 million on June 15, 2026, for parachute, airborne boat, and dive operations services.
The award was made under the Total Small Business set-aside.
M6700126P0050 United States Marine Corps
6/15/26, 10:45 AM Parachute/ Airborne Boat and Dive Operations Services
The United States Marine Corps seeks parachute/airborne, boating, rope jumping, dive operations, and maintenance services for 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, with quotes due May 20, 2026. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with 100% preference for WOSB concerns.
Place of performance is Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with 60% of work at the main location (Courthouse Bay) and 40% at alternative locations, standard hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The base year runs June 15, 2026 through June 14, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals extending through June 14, 2031. Government estimates the total contract value at $47 million.
Key personnel must include an FAA Master Parachute Rigger with minimum ten years' experience for parachute operations; personnel with five years' military watercraft maintenance experience for boat operations; and personnel with five years' Navy/USMC diving experience for dive operations. The Government prefers four contractor employees with a minimum of three required: two for parachute operations, one for boat operations, and one for dive operations. The contractor must register in the Defense Biometrics Identification System and maintain a 98 percent mission-capable rating on equipment. The contract is subject to the Service Contract Act with applicable Department of Labor Wage Determinations. Travel CLINs are capped at $25,000 per quarter ($100,000 annually).
The NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services. Evaluation uses a Best Value tradeoff approach weighting technical capability, past performance, betterment factors, and price. FAR 52.217-8 requires six months of additional pricing for potential extension. Quotes are due May 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, electronically to john.reese@usmc.mil and waymon.gardner@usmc.mil; Amendment 0001 extended this deadline to May 20, 2026.
M6700126Q0052 United States Marine Corps
4/22/26, 4:09 PM