Dive Locker Services

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking non-personal services for dive locker support across three geographically separated locations within the 4th Marine Division. Specifically, the Marine Forces Reserve Reconnaissance Command (MARFORRES RCO) requires a full-time professional to manage diving facilities and operations in San Antonio, TX (primary location), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Mobile, AL. The ideal contractor must provide a single employee with extensive diving credentials, including a minimum of six years of US Navy/USMC diving experience, with at least three years as a Navy First Class Diver or six years as a dive-qualified reconnaissance Marine. A SECRET security clearance is mandatory for this position, which involves maintaining approximately 1,200 pieces of diving equipment, developing operational briefings, and supporting recompression chamber operations. The contract opportunity is currently in pre-solicitation status, with responses due by January 17, 2025, and is expected to involve regular inter-location travel and comprehensive diving equipment and facility management.

This contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, indicating a focused procurement strategy to support veteran entrepreneurs. The contract structure includes a two-year base period from January 2025 to December 2026, with options for two additional one-year periods that could extend the contract through December 2028. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant contract scope. Work hours are standard, running from 0730-1630 Monday through Friday, with the contractor required to maintain various diving-related certifications and qualifications. The position demands expertise with Navy diving manuals, procedures, and maintenance documentation systems, highlighting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the required services. Potential offerors should carefully review the Performance Work Statement to ensure they can meet the rigorous technical and experiential requirements of this unique Marine Corps diving support contract.