26R8005_Industry_Day_Questions_.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- M67854-26-R-8005
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United States Marine Corps
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This file is a Questions and Answers document from the MAGTF Staff Training Program (MSTP) Support Services Industry Day held on February 11, 2026. It addresses 15 questions posed by potential contractors regarding the upcoming solicitation M67854-26-R-8005.
Key details include: The Government anticipates a small business set-aside competition and is evaluating contracting approaches including potential use of the Seaport vehicle rather than continuing with the existing MTSS IDIQ. The contract will include a base period plus four 12-month option years (with performance ending March 26, 2032). Personnel requirements specified in PWS Part 5 will mandate Secret-level security clearances for most positions, with selected personnel requiring Top Secret/SCI eligibility; interim clearances require Government approval. Contractors must provide one NIPR laptop minimum per employee, with SIPR laptops supplied by the Government. The current incumbent is Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC (Task Order M67854-23-F-8006 under MAC M67854-21-D-8073). The Government will include draft CDRLs in the RFP but will not release a draft RFP before final solicitation. The Government encourages early teaming arrangements including SDVOSB participation and plans to release the RFP in the third quarter of FY2026, with award anticipated thereafter. The Government identified recruiting qualified personnel with relevant experience as the primary customer pain point to be addressed in the follow-on contract.
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| 26R8005_MSTP_Industry_Day_Brief_20260210.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| 26R8005_RFI.pdf | ||
| 26R8005_Contractor_Information_Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 26R8005_Draft_PWSv1.5.pdf | ||
| 26R8005_Draft_PWS_Part 5_v2.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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| M67854-26-R-8005 MSTP Support Services Industry Day Questions and Answers; Thursday, Feb 11, 2026 from 0800 to 1000 via Microsoft Teams | |||
| Question # | Subject | Specific Question | Government Response |
| 1 | Given that the MSTP requirement was previously solicited full and open under the MTSS IDIQ, can the Government discuss its current acquisition strategy and how industry feedback from this RFI will inform decisions regarding continued use of MTSS, a potential follow-on vehicle, or an alternative contracting approach? | The Government is continuing to develop the acquisition strategy, which will be informed by the market research, including insights gained from this industry day and the published RFI. Thus far the Government anticipates a small business set-aside competition and potentially using Seaport. | |
| 2 | PWS 1.3 | Can the government clarify Draft PWS Section 1.3 Period of Performance on p. 2? Its says there are three (3) 12-Month option years but lists a 4th option year (3/27/31 to 3/26/32). | There will be 4 option years. |
| 3 | PWS 4.3 | Can the government provide a link to approved laptops that doesn’t require access to a MCEN-N Share Point portal? If not, will the government provide a hard copy list for respondents? | The Government will provide a spec sheet for the laptop in the RFP. |
| 4 | PWS 4 | Is the contracting company responsible for purchasing only the MCEN-N computers or are they also responsible for the MCEN-S computers as well. | The Government will provide SIPR laptops. |
| 5 | PWS 4 | Would the government be able to provide an estimate of how many computer assets that would need to be purchased if the incumbent retains all of their assets? | Depends on the number of positions bid by the awardee. Minimum requirement is one NIPR laptop per contract employee. The company determines the number of spares required for replacing inoperable laptops. |
| 6 | PWS 5.1 and 5.3 | Please clarify which “selected personnel” positions, or the number of positions, referenced in sections 5.1.a., 5.1.b., 5.1.c., 5.1.d., 5.1.e., 5.3.a., and 5.3.b. will require TS/SCI and whether interim clearances at the applicable level are acceptable for contract start. | The Personnel Requirements for each position states, "Will require selected personnel to have favorably adjudicated eligibility and access up to TS/SCI – all others will require at least a minimum of Secret eligibility and access." The Government requests that all new hires have a valid adjudicated clearance at the Secret level, interim clearance requires Government approval. Upgrade to TS/SCI based on Government review of requested contract personnel and their need for TS/SCI. |
| 7 | Will sample CDRL templates and a matrix of deliverables (with format, naming conventions, software requirements) be provided with the RFP? | The Government will include Draft CDRLs in the RFP. | |
| 8 | What are the customer pain points (if any) that can be improved upon to make this next contract more efficient? Responsiveness, Expertise, Cost? | Recruiting employees who meet the personnel requirements stated in the PWS Part 5 and have recent experience closely associated with the PWS tasks assigned to them. | |
| 9 | Does the Government anticipate awarding this requirement to a single prime contractor, or is a multiple-award IDIQ and task-order structure under consideration? | The Government is continuing to develop the acquisition strategy, which will be informed by the market research, including insights gained from this industry day and the published RFI. The Government is still determining whether we will be awarding to a single prime contractor or potentially using Seaport task order award. We will not be using an internally developed Multiple Award Contract as is the current contract. | |
| 10 | Is there an anticipated minimum staffing footprint, particularly at Marine Corps Base Quantico, versus deployed or surge-based support locations? | The Government requires the contractor to staff to the requirements in PWS Part 5. Under a PWS, the Government cannot stipulate the number or type of positions. | |
| 11 | Does the Government encourage early teaming arrangements, including SDVOSB participation, ahead of the formal solicitation? If so, does the Government intend to release an interested vendor or respondent list to facilitate responsible teaming and outreach consistent with small business objectives? | Yes, the Government encourages early teaming arrangements, to include any social economic small business. The Government does not provide a list of interested vendors, but you can reachout to any business during the Industry Day, or look through the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search for potential teaming partners. | |
| 12 | Is there an incumbent contractor currently supporting the MAGTF Staff Training Program, and will the government provide the previous solicitation/contract number? | The current incumbent is Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC. The task order number is: M67854-23-F-8006. The Multiple Award Contract number it falls under is M67854-21-D-8073. | |
| 13 | During the mobilization or phase-in period, will the Government allow reasonable access to incumbent processes, documentation, and artifacts to support continuity of operations and minimize transition risk? | The incumbet will allow any incoming contractor access to all work sites and to all documentation on an “over the shoulder, not to interfere” basis during the follow‐on contract or TO mobilization period. Expect the phase in period between new awardee and incumbent to reflect similar to the draft PWS phase out (1.47.21.2) | |
| 14 | Does the Government anticipate releasing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) prior to the final solicitation? | No | |
| 15 | What is the Government’s notional timeline from RFI closeout to solicitation release and contract award? | We anticipate releasing the RFP in the 3rd QTR of FY26. |
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