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Sources Sought M67854-25-I-8031

Force on Force Training Systems Production & Lifecycle Support Product Service Code: 6930 – Operation Training Devices NAICS Code: 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

Description

Introduction

Marine Corps Systems Command (Program Manager, Training Systems) has a requirement for the continued production of Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation Systems (MCTIS) and lifecycle support services required to sustain and maintain this critical training capability. The contract scope includes Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), Training Event and Exercise Support, Engineering Support, Training Systems Integration, and Post-Deployment Software Support (PDSS). This contract is expected to be capable of supporting production of new MCTIS systems and necessary support equipment, maintenance and operation of the fielded systems, and ensuring adaptability for future integration with other training systems and devices. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract shall be awarded from this announcement.

Disclaimer

This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies/services described herein, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a request for proposal.

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. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is strictly voluntary.

Anticipated Contract Information

Anticipated Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with fixed price and cost-type Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).

Anticipated Award Date: 1st QTR FY26 Anticipated Period of Performance: Five (5) years

Required Capabilities

This effort is for the procurement of products and services required to continue production and sustainment of the MCTIS training capability to the Fleet Marine Forces. To accomplish the full scope of this effort, the Government requires contractor logistics support; sustaining engineering;

program management; configuration management; Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and

Material Shortages (DMSMS), obsolescence management; cybersecurity; test and related test support; systems engineering and integration analysis.

Saab, Inc., as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the MCTIS, possesses the established technical expertise, proprietary data, and manufacturing capabilities required for this effort. Given Saab's position as the OEM and current provider of MCTIS, they maintain unique expertise in the system's design, integration requirements, and operational characteristics. The Government believes no other firm possesses the required proprietary data, software source code, and technical expertise on this effort. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. Any offer must clearly demonstrate the capability to respond to this requirement without detriment to the MCTIS program and must address the submission information elements detailed in the appropriate section.

Eligibility

The Government is considering applicable North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 335999. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6930. All businesses, regardless of size, are eligible to reply to this request.

Submission Information

It is requested that interested businesses submit to PM Training Systems (PM TRASYS) contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the tasking listed under the required capabilities. This documentation must address at a minimum the following:

Company Name; Company Address; CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point-of- Contact (POC) name, phone number, and e-mail address.

1. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and a statement regarding current small/large business status and socio-economic set-aside status, if applicable. If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities, either individually or along with any combination of small businesses.

2. Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope to the tasking described under Required Capabilities Section within the last three (3) years, including contract numbers, indication of whether as a prime or a subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the proposed required capabilities and scope of performance.

3. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel;

4. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks associated with the required capabilities?

5. Company's experience in designing, developing, and delivering MCTIS integrated military training solutions, specifically focusing on man-worn instrumentation, vehicle and fixed-structure simulators, weapon systems integration, communications architecture, GPS tracking capabilities, and comprehensive exercise control systems.

6. Company’s prior/current experience and demonstrated knowledge supporting MCTIS real-time, expeditionary training operations with fixed-site and deployable systems, providing after-action review and exercise control capabilities to enable immersive and effective training experiences for military personnel.

7. Company’s prior/current experience establishing and operating a testbed environment to conduct MCTIS integration activities, security testing, and vulnerability mitigation for complex systems, including implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and obtaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification.

8. Company’s prior/current experience and demonstrated knowledge in performing MCTIS security patching, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance testing, as well as implementing and maintaining security controls to meet stringent government security standards, such as those required for RMF certification and STIG implementation

9. Company’s ability to access Saab, Inc. technical data required to design, develop, manufacture and integrate MCTIS with other training systems and devices.

10. Company’s ability to warehouse, transport, meet delivery timelines and manage inventory of MCTIS equipment.

11. Provide any existing technical data licenses of agreements with the MCTIS OEM for performance of related tasking or provided documentation, with concurrence from the OEM, demonstrating the ability to obtain any necessary license/agreement for access to required technical data for this effort. Documents submitted in response to this requirement will not be counted against any page limitations.

Capability Statements must provide evidence demonstrating your company's relevant experience, technical qualifications, and past performance. Submissions consisting of marketing materials, generic company information, or restatements of this Notice will not be considered responsive.

Your Capability Statement must include detailed examples of comparable work, and specific technical competencies that directly address the requirements outlined in this Notice.

Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided.

Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to Tania Mercado at tania.j.mercado.civ@usmc.mil, and Catherine Opsahl at catherine.opsahl@usmc.mil, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF). The deadline for response to this request is 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 11 April 2025.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be protected and adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. No phone calls will be accepted. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.