USMC Gender-Integrated Recruit Training Study

This solicitation seeks quotes from public and private universities to conduct a gender-integrated recruit training study for the United States Marine Corps. The study will provide objective recommendations for policy changes to the Marine Corps' current approaches to gender-integrated recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depots. Quotes will be evaluated based on study approach, staffing approach, and research experience. The solicitation is limited to universities and quotes from other sources will not be considered. The response deadline is September 9, 2020.

There is no set-aside designation. The estimated value for the one-year base period and six-month option period is $2,018,074.56 to be funded with FY20 and FY21 Operation and Maintenance Marine Corps funds. The place of performance will be Quantico, Virginia. Up to five universities expressed interest after two market surveys were conducted. If a follow-on requirement arises, the Marine Corps will determine if limiting sources again to universities is required or if full competition can be opened based on the goals of the study.