M34208FY26MCRDSD Appliance Leasing.pdf

Sources Sought (SS)

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Regional Contracting Office (RCO), Marine Corps Installations (MCI) West at Marine Corp Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, CA is requesting information as detailed below:

SYNOPSIS:

The RCO MCI-West is issuing this Sources Sought (SS) as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified businesses interested in and capable of leasing and maintaining clothing washers and dryers. These services will be utilized by the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) – San Diego (SD).

Background:

MCRD – SD, is required to provided washers and dryers for the use of recruits and permanent personnel living in the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) aboard MCRD-SD. 5,000 Marine Recruits will use these appliances.

Approximately 192 appliances will be required to support personnel on various floors of 12 different buildings aboard the installation. These buildings do not have elevators so all appliances must be delivered and serviced using stairs. Historically, there have been approximately 10 service calls per week. The Government end users are responsible for identifying when equipment is unserviceable. Once the contractor is notified of unserviceable equipment the Contractor has 48 hours, 72 hours if a weekend or Federal holiday is involved, to repair the equipment.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). The Government will also use the information gathered through this SS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement (set-aside or full and open, etc.). The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.

The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code selected is 532210 (Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental). The maximum size standard for this NACIS code to be considered small business is $47.50 million. NAICS code compliance will be checked if/when proposals are submitted. Quotes/Proposals are not to be submitted at this time.

Performance Work Statement:

See attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback to the draft PWS and responses to SS items # 1 & 2 below.

Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

PLEASE NOTE: Attachment 1 referenced in PWS Section 4.2 will be included in the resulting solicitation.

Responses to Sources Sought:

Contractors are reminded that this is a SOURCES SOUGHT and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

Responses to this notice shall not constitute responses to solicitation, which is not currently available. The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this SS. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and respondents will not be notified of the results of any Government assessments.

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement, not to exceed 5 pages.

The capabilities statement must clearly detail the firm's ability to perform all aspects of this notice and must include the following:

1. Company Profile to include:

a. Organization name, physical address, email address, web site address, telephone number

b. Size and type of organization, number of employees, office locations if multiple

c. SAM Unique Entity ID

d. CAGE code.

e. Statement regarding the socio-economic status of the company (8a, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.) based on the above identified NAICS.

f. Any certifications with regards to the claimed socio-economic status

2. Relevant/Recent Experience to include:

a. Relevant Experience in performing efforts of similar size and scope – experience must show experience with providing inspection, testing, cleaning, certifying, calibration, repairs and maintenance of firefighting and personal protective equipment.

b. Recent Experience - within the last three (3) years.

c. Please include a brief description of the project, contract number, contract value, and an agency point of contact to include name, email, and current telephone number.

The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the acquisition. All responses will be treated as proprietary.

Market research responses received after the time and date specified will be determined to be late and may not be considered. Information and materials submitted in response to this request are strictly voluntary and WILL NOT be returned.

Disclaimer: This SS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. 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 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS IS 13 OCTOBER 2025 by 900 Pacific Time (PT).

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF formats and have the corresponding subject line: M34208FY26 Appliance Leasing and Maintenance Capabilities Statement Response.

Send submissions via e-mail to corey.slivnik@usmc.mil, jarren.cristales@usmc.mil, timothy.johnson@usmc.mil, and maria.caceres@usmc.mil.

Primary Point of Contact:

Jarren Cristales, Contract Specialist Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST Camp Pendleton, CA Email: jarren.cristales@usmc.mil mailto:corey.slivnik@usmc.mil mailto:jarren.cristales@usmc.mil mailto:timothy.johnson@usmc.mil mailto:maria.caceres@usmc.mil mailto:jarren.cristales@usmc.mil