B1 RFI Paraloft.docx

Request For Information (RFI)

The Regional Contracting Office MCI-West is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Parachute Loft (Paraloft) Services. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 314999, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this RFI by 30 June 2023 @10:00 PST. All responses under this RFI must be emailed to Sgt Gaven Tippett, gaven.tippett@usmc.mil.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Sgt Gaven Tippett, 760-725-3236

APPENDIX I:

Performance Work Statement

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 1st Reconnaissance Battalion has a requirement to provide parachute/airborne equipment maintenance and rigger support. Service requested is located aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion (1st Recon). 1st Recon falls under the cooperative command of 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), and First Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF).

1.2 1st Recon operationally trains and specializes in Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S). Reconnaissance Marines are initiated into diverse schools and programs to study various trades, including but not limited to: Basic Airborne Course, Military Free Fall training, specialized civilian run curriculums, and Department of Defense (DoD), programs and instruction.

1.3 The required support services are intended to assist the Battalion’s Parachute Loft (Paraloft) Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC), in managing required maintenance functions including Global Combat Support System Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) requirements, which includes routine maintenance, preventative maintenace checks and services scheduling and performance, calibration and modification control and scheduling, and corrective maintenance to include basic patches and repairs to damaged equipment. Contractor will be responsible for conducting reconciliations with the maintenance management officer on a weekly basis and for keeping track of the Maintenance Production Report (MPR), Calibrations report, modifications and PMCS status in GCSS-MC.

2.0 Place of Performance. The place of performance is 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 41 Area, (Building 4102) Camp Pendleton, CA.

3.0 Security Clearance. Performance may be classified as SECRET. The contractor shall comply with all applicable DoD security regulations and procedures during performance. Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, privacy act data, and government personnel work products, which are obtained or generated during performance. DD Form 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification.

4.0 Applicable Documents.

4.1 Documents pertaining specifically to the Paraloft:

5.0 Contractor Responsibilities.

The contractor shall provide support services for the following requirements:

5.1 Personnel qualifications and certifications common to all contractors:

5.1.1 Contractor shall possess current secret facility clearance required for contractor personnel; additionally, contractor personnel shall be a US Citizen with a current secret clearance for the duration of the contract.

Work under this may be classified as SECRET. The contractor shall comply with all applicable DoD security regulations and procedures during performance. Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, privacy act data, and government personnel work products, which are obtained or generated in the performance. Upon contract award the Contractor shall forward their employee clearance information to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

5.1.2 The contractor personnel shall be capable of communicating (oral and written) fluently in English.

5.1.3 The contractor personnel shall possess at least a high school or equivalent level degree.

5.1.4 The contractor personnel shall be capable of operating all Microsoft Office Suite of programs.

5.1.5 The contractor personnel should have at least one (1) year of experience working with the basic maintenance user functions of the Oracle software based Global Combat Support System Marine Corps (GCSS-MC)

5.1.6 The contractor personnel required times of performance shall cover Monday thru Friday, 0830-1630.

5.1.7 Contractor personnel shall be identified as non-Government personnel via badge, name tag, or company logo on their clothing.

5.1.8 Environmental, Safety, and occupational Health (ESOH)

5.1.8.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative immediately after the occurrence of all accidents and incidents resulting in either personal injury, loss of life, impact to the environment or property damage to a government facility or equipment. The contractor shall submit a completed copy of and supplemental information within four (4) working days of the accident or incidents.

5.1.8.2 The Contractor shall participate in emergency and recall notification and personnel accountability exercises. The Contractor shall establish emergency notification and recall and personnel accountability procedures in accordance with DoDI 3001.02, Personnel Accountability in Conjunction with Natural or Manmade Disasters, and test those procedures twice a year when directed.

5.1.9 Travel between sites during regular duty hours is considered inherent to the tasks detailed in the PWS and will not be reimbursed.

5.1.10 The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) dated 27 August 2004 has established criteria for contractors who require a Common Access Card (CAC) for either physical access to a U.S. Government controlled installation or access to government information technology (IT) systems. The Government requires Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) to establish that applicants or incumbents either employed by the Government or working for the Government under contract are suitable for the job and/or are eligible for a public trust position.

5.1.11 Facilities. The Government activity will provide adequate working space, all equipment as required (e.g., desk, chair, computer, printer, copier, telephone, etc.), utilities, janitorial services, and expendable operating supplies. The Government will also provide specific items for the requirement to include parachutes, folding tables, sewing machines, tools, sewing material, etc. The contractor shall maintain the assigned office space and work areas in a neat and orderly manner. Contractor shall only use facilities, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the tasks required under this order. Personal or company use of phones, utilities, computers, printers, copiers, etc. not directly related to required services is strictly prohibited. Contractor shall not remove any equipment or supplies from the Government compound without the express written permission of the Battalion Commanding Officer or his/her designated representative. The Government will provide the contractor with all the information needed for performance including desired formats and samples. Information will be provided to the contractor in appropriate formats.

5.2 Requirements Specific to Parachute Loft and Airborne Operations Support (CLINS 0001, and1001).

5.2.1 The contractor shall develop bi-weekly operational briefings/reports/information documents pertaining to jump and maintenance operations for approximately 1,100 pieces of equipment to include the Cybernetic Parachute Release Systems (CYPRES), Parachutist High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS) masks and bottles, Parachutist Oxygen Consoles, pressure gauges/hoses/cylinders, altimeters, parachute harnesses, main and reserve canopies, sewing machines, Global Combat Support System (GCSS), and ancillary equipment associated with the Parachutist Individual Equipment Kits (PIEK). Products shall capture and report in a logical easy to understand manner equipment capabilities, status, maintenance requirements and any deviations or changes that may impact the unit’s training or mission profile. Products shall be delivered to the SNCOIC of the Paraloft for final review and dissemination. Products shall be in the form of Microsoft Office Suite of programs or oral/verbal reports.

5.2.2 The contractor shall be capable of basic analytical skills pertaining to airborne and maintenance operations. This shall include problem identification, information gathering, course of action development and course of action recommendation.

5.2.3 A minimum of four (4) years of US Military parachute rigging, maintenance, training and instruction experience is required, a minimum of eight (8) years of US Military parachute rigging experience is preferred. Experience shall include oxygen equipment associated with the high altitude - low opening (HALO)/ high altitude - high opening (HAHO) operations. Must be a graduate of U.S. Army Quartermaster school Parachute Rigger Course.

5.2.4 A minimum of one (1) year of maintenance quality control experience is preferred.

5.2.5 The contractor shall be able to maintain the Parachutist’s High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS).

5.2.6 The contractor shall be certified to pack and inspect the packing of the following parachute systems in accordance with MCO 3120.11. Once complete, the contractor shall have the parachutes inspected by a qualified Government employee for quality control purposes. Parachute systems to be maintained:

7.2.5.1 MC-6 Parachute System

7.2.5.2 Multi Mission Parachute Systems (MMPS) (All Configurations):

7.2.5.2.1 Hand Deployed Pilot Chute

7.2.5.2.2 Self-Set Drogue

7.2.5.2.5 Coach Ram Air Parachute Systems

7.2.5.3 Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery Systems (TORDS)

7.2.5.6 JPADS 2K

7.2.5.7 JPADS ULW

7.2.5.8 Parachute System 2 (All configurations)

5.2.7 The contractor shall provide technical support for maintenance and material management. This includes assisting in the scheduling and management of preventative maintenance, calibrations, and inventory in accordance with MCO 3500.20B and MCO 3120.11 series. This also includes weekly, quarterly and annual formal/informal classroom maintenance training on organic equipment in accordance with the Marine Corps Order 3120.11 – Marine Corps Parachuting and Diving Policy and Program Administration.

5.2.8 The contractor shall aide in the maintenance of the Paraloft publications library in accordance with Naval Safety Center, US Army and US Marine Corps orders and directives.

5.2.9 The contractor shall be able to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, specifications, drawings, technical data packages, parts breakdowns etc. for the purpose of including this information in briefings, reports or required documents.

5.2.10 The contractor shall possess current FAA Senior Rigger Certification in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 65, Subpart F. This certification shall remain current throughout the life of the contract. Currency of all certifications is at the contractor’s expense. The contractor should be perusing their Master Rigger Certification in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 65, Subpart F and complete their Master Rigger certification within one (1) year of start of contract.

6.0 Technical Point Of Contact (TPOC). The government will appoint a TPOC to monitor performance to ensure services are received and performed in a satisfactory manner. The TPOC will evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Performance Work Statement to ensure acceptable quality levels (AQL) of the performance standard are met.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this order. The Contractor shall not comply with any order (verbal or written), direction or request of any Government personnel unless it is issued, in writing, by the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor or contractor personnel effect any change to this requirement by direction of any individual other than the Contracting Officer will have done so without authority and shall bear all costs associated with such change.