M00264-24-RFI-022.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

M00264-24-RFI-022

The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office – (MCINCR RCO), Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA is seeking sources for the Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) Range and Trainings Programs Division – Live, Virtual, and Constructive Training Environment Branch (LVCTEB) – Wireless Network Study in Support of Training.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

MCINCR-RCO

2010 Henderson Rd Quantico, VA 22134

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of Small Business sources to provide the required services.

The Training and Education Command (TECOM) Range and Trainings Programs Division – Live, Virtual, and Constructive Training Environment Branch (LVCTEB), Quantico, VA, is seeking potential sources to provide professional services and subject matter professionals with the expertise, capability, and resources to effectively furnish the tasks required for wireless network study in support of combat readiness training cited in Training and Education 2030 (TE 2030). In envisioning future training within the LVC-TE, Marine Corps ranges and training areas (RTA), both in and outside of the continental United States, require a digital wireless infrastructure to meet the objectives of TE 2030.

The scope of work is to assess available wireless capabilities and determine the most effective way to employ them to support the integration of live, virtual, and constructive training on Marine Corps RTA globally. The assessment of 5G capabilities and their ability to support and integrate not only existing training technologies and systems but future capabilities both near term and far. Analysis will focus on key performance parameters of training systems and the specific requirements of the diverse RTA throughout the Marine Corps. The exploration and integration of 5G will not only enhance training and operational capabilities but also enable the Marine Corps to remain at the forefront of technological innovation in modernized training efforts.

The performance requirement will ensure the Marine Corps remains ahead of the technology curve and aligns with TE 2030 through the following professional services activities; Digital Wireless Network Study and Ancillary Support.

DISCLAIMER:

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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY

VOLUNTARY.

INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:

Please provide detailed answers to the following:

1- The selected NAICS for this effort is 517810 – All Other Telecommunications. If you believe there is a more appropriate NAICS please note and include an explanation as to why it is a better supported advice.

2- Would you consider this requirement a commercial service?

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

This is a new requirement. No program background of these services is available.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

SOURCES SOUGHT:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517810 All Other Telecommunications with the corresponding size standard of $40.0 million. This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria from Small Business sources that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.

To assist RCO-NCR in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirement’s areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219- 14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses must include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Type of Business;

4) Cage Code; and

5) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, such as ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.).

Vendors who wish to respond to this sources sought should send responses via email NLT 22 July 2024 by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Grace Gonzalez at grace.gonzalez@usmc.mil and Christa Eggleston-Scott at christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil. The subject line of your email should read: “Wireless Network Study SSA M00264-24-RFI-022”.

Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.

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 and contractor personal reviewing SSA responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.