25R0013_SSN_Protection Prog Suppt_SSN_v1_20250729.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

29 July 2025

M95494-25-MR-0013

HQMC PP&O PROTECTION PROGRAM SUPPORT

This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by Respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.

1.0 Description of Requirement

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking information from interested organizations on capabilities in the marketplace for the performance of Protection Program Support.

Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), Plans, Policies and Operations (PP&O), Operations Division, Protection Branch is responsible for protecting Marine Corps personnel, property, and resources across all phases of operations through the coordination and oversight of key Protection Programs such as Antiterrorism, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Mission Assurance, Physical Security, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Cybersecurity, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense. These programs are designed to deter, detect, delay, deny, and defend against asymmetric threats and destructive or potentially destructive events.

To support HQMC’s Protection Programs, the contractor will provide qualified personnel to assist with:

Program planning and execution, Training and exercises, Threat and vulnerability analysis, Knowledge, management, Emergency preparedness, and Integration of Protection efforts across commands.

All work shall be conducted in alignment with Marine Corps policies and apply all-hazard and mission assurance principles. Additional related support may be required as mission needs evolve. A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as an attachment to this notice.

2.0 NAICS

The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services with a size standard of $19.5M annual receipts.

3.0 Product Service Code (PSC)

The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) R408, Support – Professional: Program Management/Support.

4.0 Current Contract

This requirement is a recompete effort currently performed under contract Number M9549423P0008 as part of the 8(a) Program. The incumbent Contractor: DIGITAL CLOAK, LLC, CAGE Code: 74ML3.

Feedback on the attached Draft PWS is encouraged. Certified Section 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.

5.0 Response Instructions:

Respondents are invited to review the Draft Attachment and submit a brief capability statement that is no more than eight pages (not including cover pages) and in no smaller than 11-point font. The capability statement shall address the following:

1. Company Profile

· Name of Organization

· Unique Entity ID

· CAGE Code

· Tax Identification Number

· Physical and Website Address.

2. Two (2) Points of Contact

· (POCs) with names, positions, email addresses, and telephone numbers

3. Business Size Standard

· Indicate business size classification under NAICS 541990 (i.e., Large, Small Disadvantaged, Veteran, Women Owned, etc.)

4. Technical Capability

· Provide a narrative describing Organization’s capability to meet/perform the requirements of the Draft PWS

· Responses must include a detailed description of their current ability to process and store Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) related material, or, if not currently available, the planned capability and anticipated date that it will be achieved.

5. Relevant Experience

· Summary of past and present performance on similar requirements

· Include dollar values and specify whether work was performed for the Government or non-federal entities, and whether that experience was performed as a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor

6. Feedback and Recommendations

· Comments on the Draft PWS.

· Feedback on the proposed NAICS code, PSC selection, or contract type

Submission Deadline: All responses to this Notice shall be submitted via email no later than 18 August 2025 at 10:00 AM EST, to:

· Ms. Sonia Wasserman (sonia.wasserman@usmc.mil)

· Ms. Carrie Yearian (carrie.e.yearian.civ@usmc.mil).

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government personnel reviewing Capabilities Statements will have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements and understand the obligations for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described at 41 U.S.C § 2102. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.