MARA RFI_Crypto_V1.1.docx

M67854-25-I-2030 Request For Information (RFI) Modular Advanced Radio Architecture (MARA) Cryptographic Card In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10, the Marine Corps Systems Command is seeking market research from potential sources to satisfy its requirement for a Cryptographic Card for its MARA effort under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334220, of which includes, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The MARA is a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance/Electronic Warfare (C5ISR/EW) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) based radio system that uses Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standards to fill in system level specifications that are not covered by CMOSS and the other standards. Primary uses of a MARA radio system will be communications and supporting Command and Control, Fires and other warfighting functions as required by the Fleet Marine Force. Users will primarily be from the 06XX and 28xx occupational fields (communications). The MARA will provide tactical edge communications as the Radio Frequency transport on tactical voice radio networks and tactical data networks up to, and including, Top Secret level.

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS OR PROPOSALS.

This RFI is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential commercial sources prior to determining the prototyping/acquisition strategy and not for an issuance of a Request for Proposals/Quotations. The Government is not obligated to reimburse, and will not pay, for any information received from potential sources as a result of this RFI. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive or sole source contract.

The Government requires the following information for the CMOSS Cryptographic Cards:

· What algorithms are available or projected to be supported?

· Identify the National Security Agency (NSA) High Assurance and Commercial National Security Algorithms the component is capable of supporting.

· What is the upgrade capability to expand to additional algorithms?

· What is the turn-around time for updates to currently supported algorithms?

· Are there plans for additional algorithms? Include limitations such as supported data rates, hardware limitations, etc.

· What is the API support (e.g., Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC) Radio Security Service (RSS)(Application Programming Interface (API))

· What is its NSA Certification status?

· Is it Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) aligned?

· What form factors are available?

· While a 3U VPX is preferred, the Government is also interested in other available form factors (e.g., VNX+)

· What are the size, weight and power characteristics? Specifically, what are the weight and power consumption and thermal characteristics for the card.

· What is the price of the proposed card?

· What is the procurement Lead Time?

· Is Bailment of the component available?

In the event there is a vendor who is capable of providing a CMOSS Card that meets the above-listed criteria, please provide the following information and address the questions below by 5 November 2024, 1500, EST. All unclassified documents and responsive information should be submitted to Mr. Eddie Young at and contracts POC, Ms. Ashley Northam, ashley.northam.civ@usmc.mil. All classified documents and responsive information should be submitted to Mr. Eddie Young at eddie.young@usmc.smil.mil. Telephone calls will not be accepted.

· Name of Company;

· Company Point of Contact;

· Name

· Phone Number; and

· Email Address.

· CAGE Code; and

· Available Contract

· Designate whether the company is a large or small business. Should the company be designated as a small business, please also provide the appropriate category/categories, if applicable:

8(a) certified Service-disabled veteran-owned Veteran-owned Woman-owned HUB Zone Native American Any other Small Business Administration approved designation

· Please explain if this capability is not available today, providing an estimated date and roadmap for availability.

NOTICE

Vendors are advised, the Government may use non-government personnel to assist in collecting and reviewing market information and in providing technical advice to the MARA Team. Proprietary information submitted in response to this RFI 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 Procurement Integrity Act,” or “the Act”), and as implemented in the FAR. Supporting personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Act and will take all necessary action to preclude unauthorized use or disclosure of vendor’s proprietary data.

By submitting a response, a company will be deemed to understand that, and agree to, the Government allowing its support contractor, with the appropriate Non-Disclosure Agreement in place, to access any information submitted in relation to this RFI.