SHELTERS, COMBAT FIELD FEEDING, CONTAINERS
ID: M67854-25-I-5306Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (8145)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f2f3bc432bdb4614915e88f5b05ae439/view
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    The United States Marine Corps (USMC), through the Marine Corps Systems Command, is seeking information on deployable shelters that comply with ICD-705 standards for rapid deployment in austere environments. These shelters must fit within specific transport dimensions of 8’x8.5’x20’ while providing a larger operational area, and they are intended to support various military functions such as command posts and communications hubs. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights from industry to inform the USMC's acquisition strategy, with responses due by January 24, 2025, and questions accepted until January 8, 2025. Interested parties should submit their white papers via email to the designated contacts, Ebony King and Deshawn Gaines, at the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ebony King
    ebony.king@usmc.mil
    Deshawn Gaines
    deshawn.gaines@usmc.mil
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    CSSE25_0011_P154.4_SFFC_DS3 RFI_20241120_Final.docx
    The United States Marine Corps (USMC), via its Marine Corps Systems Command, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding deployable shelters compliant with ICD-705 standards. These shelters are intended for rapid deployment in austere environments and must fit within specific transport dimensions while offering a larger operational area. The RFI invites industry responses to help the USMC shape its acquisition strategy, with submissions due by January 24, 2025. Interested parties must submit technical details, product specifications, capacity, durability, compliance, manufacturing readiness, maintenance support, and estimated costs. The document emphasizes that this is a request for information only, not constituting a solicitation for bids or proposals. Respondents are also reminded to submit questions by January 8, 2025, and that the responses may aid in any future solicitations. The USMC's outreach aims to gather insights into market capabilities to inform its procurement process effectively.
    CSSE25_0011_P154.4_SFFC_DS3 RFI_20241120_for release.docx
    The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) (M67854-25-I-5306) concerning ICD-705 compliant deployable shelters to support rapid deployment in austere environments. The RFI invites industry participants to provide insights into their capabilities for such shelters, which must fit certain transport dimensions and have larger operational areas. Respondents must submit white papers detailing their administrative information, technical specifications, mobility aspects, power requirements, capacity, durability, compliance certifications, production readiness, support services, and cost estimates by January 15, 2025. The document emphasizes the need for detailed technical specifications, the ability to operate with existing Marine Corps generators, and environmental resistance. It also outlines required testing data regarding radio frequency attenuation and sound transmission. The RFI clarifies that this is solely for information and planning, with no immediate contract obligations, and encourages participants to monitor SAM.gov for future solicitations. Inquiries about the RFI must be directed to specified email addresses by January 8, 2025. This initiative seeks to gather valuable market insights to inform the USMC's future acquisition strategy for deployable shelters.
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