RFI_COMMSTRAT.pdf

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE FORCES RESERVE (MARFORRES)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES

SOUGHT

COMMSTRAT PROFESSIONAL STUDIO EQUIPMENT & OPTICS INTEGRATION

Document Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research Standardization Platform: USMC Issued Standard (Canon Camera Ecosystem)

Requiring Activity: USMC MARFORRES COMMSTRAT (New Orleans, LA) Response Date: 1200CST 03-SEP-2026

Primary NAICS Code: 334310- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT — USMC MARFORRES COMMSTRAT

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Section 1: Background & Canon Platform Constraint The Marine Forces Reserve Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) section is conducting market research to identify qualified commercial sources capable of providing specialized photography, camera optics, archival ink supplies, and supportive studio infrastructure.

CRITICAL PLATFORM CONSTRAINT (STANDARDIZATION REQUIREMENT):

The Canon camera platform is the standard issued equipment across the United States Marine Corps. All lenses, lens mount adapters, dust caps, and filters must integrate natively and electronically with standard-issue Marine Corps Canon full-frame mirrorless camera bodies (EOS R-series) without causing transmission lag, focal errors, or mechanical mismatches. Lenses must natively sync with Canon's In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) and Dual Pixel CMOS AF eye/subject tracking systems. Furthermore, printing stations and replacement inks must natively map to and parse standard Canon raw color-profiles to prevent color-calibration shifts in official Marine Corps recruitment and public affairs materials, and to prevent physical clog-damage to high-speed thermal printheads.

Section 2: Required Nomenclature & Quantity Schedule

CLIN Nomenclature / Item Description Mfg Part Number Qty

0001 Rotatrim Pro 54 Rotary Trimmer (or Equal) RCPRO54I 1

0002 Studio Titan Commercial Studio Camera Stand (or Equal) STA-01-350 MK2 1

0003 Canon PFI-4100 Chroma Optimizer 80ml Ink Tank Bundle (or Equal) 6787C002 5

0004 Tripp Lite Mobile TV Floor Stand with Caster Base (or Equal) DMCS3770L 1

0005 Samsung S90F 55" 4K HDR Smart OLED TV (or Equal) QN55S90FAFXZA 1

0006 Canon Lens Dust Cap RF II (or Equal) 7464C001 8

0007 Kolari Pro R 15-Stop ND Drop-In Filter for EF-EOS R (or Equal) RDROPINIRND15PRO 4

0008 Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Telephoto Lens (or Equal) 4112C002 2

0009 Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Zoom Lens (or Equal) 6347C002 4

0010 Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with CPL (or Equal) 3442C002 5

0011 Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Telephoto Lens (or Equal) 6594C002 3

0012 Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Prime Lens (or Equal) 2959C002 3

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Section 3: Simplified Salient Characteristics Group A: Camera Optics & Interoperable Accessories (CLINs 0007 - 0013)

• Native Mount Connectivity: Must natively mount to, and communicate electronically with, standard-issue USMC Canon RF-mount camera bodies without electronic translation adapters.

• Auto-stabilization Alignment: Lenses must synchronize with standard Canon In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) to secure up to 5-8 stops of handshake correction in field environments.

• Autofocus Core Compatibility: Internal focusing motors (Nano USM) must interact natively with Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF algorithms to ensure immediate eye and fast-object tracking.

• Legacy System Retrofitting (CLIN 0011): Must convert standard USMC legacy EF-mount lenses to mirrorless RF-mounts while retaining full autofocus, control ring functionality, and EXIF metadata transfer. Must include an integrated slot with an adjustable Circular Polarizing (CPL) filter.

• Optical Ranges: Required focal profiles include super-telephoto zoom (100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM), constant standard zoom with power zoom gear rails (24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z), constant telephoto zoom (70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM), and an ultra-fast prime lens (50mm f/1.2L USM).

• System Dust Caps (CLIN 0007): High-density polymer rear caps designed specifically to seal standard Canon RF mounts.

Group B: Large-Format Color-Calibrated Printing (CLINs 0003 - 0004)

• Replacement Inks (CLIN 0003): Calibrated pigment-based inks (80ml cartridges) in 12 distinct tones: Chroma

Optimizer, Photo Cyan, Yellow, Blue, Cyan, Gray, Magenta, Matte Black, Photo Black, Photo Gray, Photo Magenta, Red. Ink viscosity must match standard thermal printheads to prevent head damage.

Group C: Studio Infrastructure & Editing Support (CLINs 0001 - 0002, 0005 - 0006)

• Precision Trimmer (CLIN 0001): Wood/composite grid board, 54-inch cutting length,Sheffield steel rotary tungsten blades, enclosed double-action cutting head with overload protection.

• Commercial Camera Stand (CLIN 0002): Minimum height of 90 inches, minimum load capacity of 30 lbs, cast-iron caster base, and counterbalanced tracking system for professional cameras.

• Visual Editing Master Monitor (CLIN 0006): 55-inch 4K Smart OLED panel for true black grading of Canon Log-3 footage, native 120Hz refresh rate, minimum 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs, combined with a mobile VESA locking cart (CLIN 0005).

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Section 4: Response Instructions & Vendor Questionnaire Interested parties who believe they can satisfy this requirement are requested to submit a Capability Statement addressing their company information, socioeconomic status, and technical capabilities.

Please structure your submission to answer the following technical questionnaire:

Authorized Reseller Status: Is your company an Authorized Manufacturer Reseller or direct supplier for the Canon standardized optics and printing platforms? (Submit Proof of Authorization).

Socioeconomic Representation: Identify your business size under NAICS 334310 (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone).

TAA & NDAA Compliance: Confirm that all offered electronic products (printers, OLED screens, mobile stands) are compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and NDAA Section 889 (no covered telecommunications equipment).

Supply Chain Capabilities: Detail your lead time to deliver all 13 line items (including expanded ink cartridges and specialized lenses) to USMC MARFORRES in New Orleans, LA, under a unified, single delivery schedule.

Platform Equivalence Representation: If offering an 'equal' brand to any listed item, submit comprehensive engineering documentation demonstrating 100% electronic and optical synchronization with the issued USMC Canon EOS R camera body system without using active translation software or third-party adapters.

Submission Deadline & Contact Information:

Please submit all responses and capability portfolios via email to the Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer:

jordyn.edwards@usmc.mil by 1200CST 3-SEP-2026. Reference RFI Notice Number: RFI-COMMSTRAT- CANON-OPTICS-2026 in the subject line.

mailto:jordyn.edwards@usmc.mil