Event Management Software Application

The United States Marine Corps has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for an Event Management Software Application to Zkipster USA, Inc. The procurement is being conducted by the Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office at Quantico Marine Corps Base under NAICS Code 513210 (Software Publishers) and is set aside for total small business participation. The contract will be for Zkipster's Event Management App Software Professional Plan, which provides comprehensive event management capabilities including unlimited guest list management, check-in scanning, team alerts, guest messaging, seating capabilities, online invitations, QR code generation, and event analysis reporting. The planned contract award date is on or around June 20, 2025, with a five-year performance period extending through June 19, 2030. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The software is specifically intended to serve Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) and must provide comprehensive event management capabilities including guest RSVP integration with the MBW website, multi-platform accessibility, security features like multi-factor authentication and single sign-on, and the ability to support unlimited events across 20 initial users with scalability options. Key technical requirements include Zoom integration, customizable invitation templates, guest consent forms, QR code generation for name badges, email scheduling, check-in functionality, reporting tools, and mandatory team training twice annually. Interested parties may submit capability statements or quotations via email to kevin.guertin@usmc.mil no later than June 16, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, though the government retains sole discretion regarding whether to compete the requirement. The solicitation includes optional capabilities such as API access and CRM integration, along with advanced features like custom text alerts, seating management, and picture capabilities to support the Marine Corps' event management needs.