DPD RFI 26I1059.pdf

M67854-26-I-1059

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY FOR

DIVER PROPULSION SYSTEM (DPD)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

This Request for Information (RFI) initiates market research under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market potential. No solicitation document exists at this time. This RFI constitutes no Government obligation to pay for information responding to this RFI and the Government will not accept any responses as offers.

Vendors should mark any proprietary information clearly and appropriately.

2. PURPOSE

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), Program Manager, Ground Weapon Systems (PM GWS), Product Manager, Infantry Weapons (PdM IW) seeks industry input to identify potential sources for capabilities for a diver propulsion system to replace the Diver Propulsion Device (DPD).

3. SUBMISSION REQUEST

There is a 25 page limit with this RFI. An executive summary, not to exceed 10 pages, should accompany each submission. Responses may include any advertising or marketing information.

Vendors deciding to submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information bear sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Do not submit classified information. Please include the following information in the response:

• Is the system capable of propelling one Combatant Diver in full dive equipment (approximate weight of 200 lbs.) in addition to additional combat equipment weighing another 120 lbs?

• Can the system provide hands-free propulsion and maneuverability?

• What is the max sustained sub-surface speed with a Combatant Diver with gear and no water current?

• What is the max sub-surface range in nautical miles within 4 hours with a Combatant Diver with full dive equipment and mission essential equipment?

• Is the system carriable/wearable hands free by one Marine?

• What is the weight of the system when in full operational mode with attached power source?

• Is the system equipped with a diver selectable option for automatic motor shut-off?

• Does the system require constant driver inputs to maintain both depth and direction?

• Is the system operationally maintainable at the using unit without the need for depot support?

• What is the maximum depth the system can operate at?

• System Weight

• System Power source (lithium or non-lithium battery)

• System Max operational range

• System Estimated unit price

• System Monthly and Yearly production rates

• Berry Amendment / Buy American Act compliance

• Organization Name, Address and Point of Contact information

• Unique Entity Identification and Commercial and Government Entity Code

• Business size for Product Service Code: 4220 Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment Please also indicate whether the company is:

o 8(a) certified o Disabled veteran-owned o Veteran-owned o Woman-owned o Historically Underutilized Business Zone o Native American o Any other Small Business Administration approved designation

• System for Awards Management registration expiration date;

• Existing contracts (i.e., General Services Administration, other agency contracts, etc.) where the solution to this RFI may be available

Please submit any RFI questions electronically to the Contract Specialist via email:

eric.g.daniels@usmc.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer at leslie.mojica@usmc.mil no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 2 September 2026. PAE MC will post all questions and answers to the https://sam.gov/ website.

RFI responses shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via email:

eric.g.daniels@usmc.mil with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer at leslie.mojica@usmc.mil no later than 1:00 p.m. EST, 24 September 2026. All responses shall reference RFI number M67854-26-I-1059 in the subject line.

Please be advised that there is a seven megabyte size limit on all e-mail traffic to PAE MC. All email larger than this may not be delivered.

4. PROPRIETARY DATA

The Government may use information received from this RFI to inform future Marine Corps requirements. Vendors deciding to submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information bear sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Proprietary information will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423) (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), as implemented in the FAR.

Notice The Government uses support contractor non-Government personnel from Patricio Enterprises, Catalyst Solutions LLC, Ethic-Tech LLC, Chickasaw Defense Logistics LLC, and their subcontractors as consultants to help collect and review market information. PAE MC contractually binds these companies with respect to proprietary information by organizational conflict of interest and non-disclosure clauses. Supporting contractor personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Office of Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423) and as implemented in the FAR.

mailto:eric.g.daniels@usmc.mil mailto:leslie.mojica@usmc.mil mailto:leslie.mojica@usmc.mil

Contracting Office Address:

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134 Point of Contact(s):

Eric Daniels; email: eric.g.daniels@usmc.mil