Request for Information regarding industry’s capabilities and related experience to modernize the GPS-S.
ID: M67854-26-I-1010Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/594c17f8c64648319ede41578d405a5c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the modernization of the Global Positioning System-Survey (GPS-S). The objective is to gather capabilities and experiences from potential contractors to enhance the GPS-S, which is crucial for providing accurate survey information to Marine Artillery Sensor Sections in diverse and challenging terrains. Key modernization efforts include integrating M-code GPS, ensuring compatibility with Windows 11-compliant software, facilitating communication between stations via AN/PRC-163 radio, and upgrading the handheld controller. Interested parties must submit their responses, limited to 15 pages, by December 24, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Melanie Williams at melanie.willaims.civ@usmc.mil.

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    Melanie Williams
    melanie.willaims.civ@usmc.mil
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    GPS-S Modernization RFI.pdf
    The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) M67854-26-I-1010 to gather market research for modernizing its Global Positioning System-Survey (GPS-S). This RFI seeks industry capabilities to upgrade the GPS-S, which provides timely and accurate survey information for Marine Artillery Sensor Sections in challenging terrains. Key improvements include integrating M-code GPS, ensuring compatibility with Windows 11-compliant post-processing software, facilitating communication between reference and roving stations via AN/PRC-163 radio, and upgrading the handheld controller to the latest operating system. Responses, limited to 15 pages, are due by December 24, 2025, and should detail company information, current system capabilities, proposed modifications, and compliance with GPS-S requirements. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an obligation for the government to procure services or products.
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