MARCENT OAMS IDIQ
ID: M00264-RFI-0014Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2c27a2bd16d645fd8153bdb520d52ca4/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the United States Marine Corps (USMC), is seeking sources for a contract titled "MARCENT OAMS IDIQ" to provide Operational, Analytical, and Management Services (OAMS) to the Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and its subordinate commands. The procurement aims to support various functional areas, including command, logistics, intelligence, and operations, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside (OCONUS). This initiative is crucial for maintaining capability in a volatile operational environment, with an estimated contract value of $200 million over ten years. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by June 18, 2024, and can contact Edgar Lopez-Jimenez at edgar.lopezjimenez@usmc.mil or Jeffrey Sisk at jeffrey.a.sisk@usmc.mil for further details.

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    DRAFT MARCENT IDIQ PWS for RFI.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command Operations Analysis Management Services (OAMS). The primary aim is to provide professional support services to MARCENT and its subordinate commands, focusing on areas such as manpower, intelligence, operations, logistics, planning, and risk management within both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Key tasks include administrative support to the executive office, operational manpower support, intelligence analysis, logistics planning, and strategic communication services. Contractors must ensure compliance with various security regulations and manage classified information effectively, requiring appropriate security clearances. The document specifies responsibilities, including delivering comprehensive manpower analyses, managing travel orders and support, conducting intelligence collection, and providing technical assistance in security management. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for proper metrics for performance assessment, coordination of activities with MARCENT personnel, and participation in contract transition periods. Overall, the PWS serves as a structured framework for contractor requirements, focused on enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness within the Marine Corps in the CENTCOM AOR, while adhering to government protocols and regulations.
    OAMS_RFI.docx
    The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources that can provide technical services to support the Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and its subordinate commands. This RFI is part of market research to refine strategies for a follow-on contract to support Operational, Analytical, and Management Services (OAMS) for MARCENT, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The anticipated contract, estimated at $200M over ten years, will support various functional areas, including command, logistics, intelligence, and operations. Contractors must possess a Top Secret facility clearance, and the work will be performed at government sites without the need for contractors to store classified materials. Submissions should demonstrate relevant capabilities, previous performance, and address security and small business participation concerns. Responding companies are encouraged to suggest ways to address inflation risk and maximize small business opportunities. The RFI is strictly for informational purposes, and responses must be submitted by June 18, 2024, without any obligation from the government to award contracts based on the responses received. This initiative underscores the USMC's commitment to maintaining capability within a volatile operational environment through effective contractor support.
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