M00264-25-RFI-016.docx

M00264-25-RFI-016

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Installation Nation Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA is seeking information via this Request for Information (RFI) to provide program management, instructional services, administrative services, subject matter expert /curriculum development services, editorial services, multimedia expertise, instructional technology, engineering services, and student support services in support of the Marine Corps University (MCU), Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Distance Professional Military Education (DPME) programs. This support is to be provided at the CDET Headquarters in Quantico, VA and at the seven regional campus and office locations: Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico VA, MCB Camp Lejeune NC, MCB Camp Pendleton CA, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar CA, Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth TX, MCB Kaneohe Bay HI, and MCB Camp Butler Okinawa Japan.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installation Nation Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), 2010 Henderson Rd, Quantico, VA 22134

INTRODUCTION:

This RFI is issued to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of all sources to provide the required products and/or services.

This RFI allows potential contractors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their corporate capabilities and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential course of action. The RFI is intended to assess industry service capabilities and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes.

BACKGROUND:

The CDET mission is to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, manage, and resource distance learning products and programs across the training and education continuum, to increase operational readiness. The MCU has the responsibility to develop and deliver Career/Service Level School, Intermediate/Joint Level School and PME to eligible Marines. CDET provides Distance versions of Officer PME programs to those not selected to attend resident programs at MCU in Quantico and Enlisted PME to those Marines that do not attend a resident school at a SNCO Academy. CDET uses a regional campus configuration to accomplish the delivery of its DPME programs throughout the Marine Corps enterprise.

ACQUISITION OVERVIEW:

This market research is for a follow-on contract action to support CDET DPME. Current services are provided under Seaport NxG task order number N67854-21-F-3009, which was awarded on 16 June 2021 to Davis Defense Group, Inc.

The Follow-On contract will be competed via the System for Award Management (sam.gov). The procurement will be for a hybrid single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract consisting of a 5 year ordering period. The Government has discretionary use of options per FAR 52.217-9, which will be applicable at the task order level. The ceiling value contemplated for this IDIQ contract is about $200M.

The facility security clearance for this effort is at the Secret level. The Contractor will NOT be required to store classified information at its premises since place of performance will be at Government site.

CORE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

To provide the Command and Staff distance education programs (CSCDEP), provide the Expeditionary Warfare School distance education program (EWSDEP), and to provide enlisted professional military education (PME) programs.

The tasks are outlined the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) provided are attached with this RFI.

PRINCIPAL GEOGRAPHICAL OPERATION SUPPORT AREAS

Principal support operations will occur at the following location:

CDET Headquarters Quantico VA, 22134

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Please provide a response to each of the following:

1. Technical Capabilities:

a. The capability statement provides in response to this RFI shall include the following criteria:

1. Service capabilities that the responder currently possesses. Response should include the relevant information regarding specific labor, trades, skills, experience, certifications that responder possesses to fulfil each task area included in the Draft PWS.

2. Identify the task area(s) or requirement(s) that responder cannot fulfil and provide an explanation about how to mitigate. This includes potential business arrangement with subcontractors and their capabilities. Please identify the subcontractor and their business size.

3. Provide a minimal of one (1) but no more than three (3) past work experiences that are similar to, and of comparable quality to, our requirements. The past work experiences should provide images and have a written narrative that details the following:

a. Description of type of work performed,

b. To whom the services were performed (i.e., name of the customer),

c. Point of contact of service recipient. Please include name, phone number and email address.

d. Value of relevant work

4. Extent to which the responder is aware of any potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues or a non-immitigable OCI related to current development work at USMC.

5. Does your company hold or is able to obtain or maintain a Secret facility clearance to meet this requirement at proposal due date

6. Provide a recommendation for performance matrix related to the objectives of this effort.

7. Provide a recommendation for a labor qualification matrix by billet related to the objectives of this effort. Please provide a detailed description of the capability you possess to execute the DRAFT PWS requirements listed. Please reference type of staffing available and overview of credentials (i.e., certifications and training licenses).

8. Provide any information regarding intellectual property rights associated with this type of service.

9. Are there any training and certifications standards recommended for the scope of work?

10. What pricing concerns should the Government be aware of and consider on this requirement? Are there any variables that may drive price up or down?

11. Does the requirement include any areas that seem restrictive or unclear? If so, please identify the area(s) and provide a recommendation for remedy

12. Would the preponderance of the labor mix considered be subject to the Service Contract Act?

13. Do you have any non-government customers who you provided similar services than what the Draft PWS entails? Do you consider services for this requirement to be offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace? If so, please provide a basis for this determination.

14. Provide any additional questions/suggestions about/for the requirement (i.e. DRAFT Instructions to Offerors, DRAFT Evaluation of Offerors, Clauses, etc.)

2. Mitigation of NAICS Business Size Restrictions on Small Business Set Aside Strategy:

a. The Government contemplates using the North American Industry Classification Code System (NAICS) 611710- Educational Support Services and the Product Services Code (PSC) is U009- Education/Training. The corresponding size standard for this NAICS is $24.0 Million. Please provide a recommendation for the NAICS and PCS you think is best suitable for the objectives. Please explain why the recommended NAICS is best suitable than the NAICS and PSC referenced.

1) Does this CFR small business size standard threshold present a concern to small businesses to participate as a prime on this acquisition?

2) Are there any recommendations to foster participation of small businesses based on the value of this requirement and the potential restrictions the CFR size standard cap might cause to the business?

3) Are there any other NAICS available that can better foster competition opportunities for small businesses? If so, please provide supporting rationale.

3. Inflation Cost Risk

1) Do you have suggestions or strategy to recommend the Government to alleviate the inflationary risks on this requirement? Even though this is a noncommercial contract, the Government is not contemplating the use of a cost plus contract vehicle.

2) How impactful for a technical solution would it be to have subcontracting limited to 1st tier?

4. General

1) The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include revisions/suggestions to the PWS, the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

2) Please provide information regarding which elements from the DRAFT PWS you have executed at the local, state, federal government or international level.

3) Please provide suggestions for tools and/or methodologies best suitable to measure contractor performance of services executed to meet the DRAFT PWS objectives.

4) Please identify any contract(s) on your awareness that cover some or all of the DRAFT PWS objectives. If there are any GSA or any other contract(s) done by federal agency for similar objectives, please provide the contract number and point of contact information.

5) Maximization of small business opportunities is one of the primary goals in this requirement. To assist RCO-NCR in deciding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this RFI, 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, HUB Zone 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.

1. 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).

2. Please provide a determination of intent to participate/solicit as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

INDUSTRY DAY EVENT

The Government will host an industry day for this requirement. All interested parties MUST register for the event. No online streaming of the event will be available. The industry day information is as follows:

Date: 25 March 2025 Event Length: 0900 to 1500 Event Venue: Breckenridge auditorium, Bldg. 2076. Marine Corps University campus.

Base Acces: When entering the Marine Corps Base, please be advised you must bring a non-expired, U.S. Government issued I.D and comply with all current base access requirements at https://www.quantico.marines.mil/Base-Access/

Reservations: Due to space limitations, a reservation is REQUIRED for this event. No more than two (2) company representatives will be allowed. Reservations MUST be made by 20 March 2025. Please provide the following information:

Company Name Company size standard: (Large or Small) Individual’s First/Last name Phone number and email address

How to Reserve: Reservations must be made via email. Please email Christian Hernandez, Branch Chief Contracting Officer at christian.hernandezsoto@usmc.mil AND Genia Fouts at genia.fouts@usmc.mil

The Government will hold a Questions and Answer session during the event. This is an opportunity for industry partners to interact with Government stakeholders on matters related to this requirement.

RFI RESPONSE SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. This is a market research tool used to identify market capability and solutions, as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.

Responses must contain UNCLASSIFIED information only and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” at least on the first page of the response. No classified information may be included anywhere in the response. Responses must include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative and their business title;

3) Business Type and size

4) Cage Code;

5) DUNS Number;

6) Responses shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed twenty (20) pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point;

7) Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email NLT 10AM EST on 21 March 2025, to Mrs. Genia Fouts at genia.fouts@usmc.mil and Mr. Christian Hernandez-Soto at christian.hernandezsoto@usmc.mil. Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than twenty (20) 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 RFI 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.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 RFI. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.