The U.S. Marine Corps awarded a $19.4 million firm fixed price purchase order to Primetech International, Inc., a certified women-owned small business, on September 22, 2020, for consolidated storage program support. The contract, which was not set-aside, involves operation and management of the Marine Corps Consolidated Storage Program across over 57 government-owned, contractor-operated storage facilities located in 21 geographic regions worldwide. The award was structured as a sole source, non-competitive bridge contract based on Primetech's status as the incumbent contractor with specialized qualifications, security clearances, and operational expertise that would be difficult for competitors to replicate without unacceptable delays. The contract encompasses management of inventory exceeding $2.7 billion across these dispersed facilities, with performance based in Kansas City, Missouri.
The contract was ultimately completed on June 21, 2021, serving as a bridge to allow continued operations while the Marine Corps prepared for a follow-on competitive procurement scheduled for January 18, 2021. This award aligns with Primetech's broader portfolio of federal logistics and supply chain contracts, including a significantly larger $89.4 million task order under the Navy's SEAPORT Next Generation multiple award IDIQ vehicle. The bridge contract reflects the Marine Corps' reliance on experienced logistics providers to maintain continuity of critical inventory management operations while transitioning to permanent procurement mechanisms.