Intent to Sole Source Spacesaver Powered Mobile System Maintenance

The United States Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office in Twentynine Palms, California has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for the modification and maintenance of Spacesaver powered mobile weapons storage racks. The contract will be awarded to McMurray Stern, Inc., which serves as the authorized small business distributor for Spacesaver Corporation. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) authority, as only the original equipment manufacturer and its authorized distributor can provide the necessary OEM-certified parts and factory-trained installation services. The work involves converting existing powered mobile weapons storage systems to mechanical-assist operation at the 7th Marines Armory. This action is required to maintain compliance with Marine Corps Order 5530.14A, the Marine Corps Physical Security Program Manual, while preserving warranty coverage and system integrity.

The primary objective of this sole-source procurement is to address the degradation of aging powered mobile weapons storage systems that are critical to weapon security, accountability, and the operational readiness of the 7th Marine Regiment. The Special Notice has a response deadline of September 8, 2025, giving potential contractors five days from the posting date to submit any responses or objections to the sole-source determination. Market research conducted by the Marine Corps confirmed that while other vendors manufacture weapons storage systems, their products are incompatible with the existing Spacesaver infrastructure and would require complete system replacement at significantly higher cost and operational disruption. Only Spacesaver Corporation and its authorized distributors are eligible to perform this work, as third-party vendors cannot access genuine OEM parts, would void existing warranties, and lack the specialized training required for proper system integration. The procurement ensures continued compliance with Marine Corps physical security requirements while minimizing both financial cost and operational impact to the unit.