MARNAV Block 2 Vendor Demonstrations
ID: M67854-25-I-2008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/91d083b0a5ba4017a6cbd5813ed2ac28/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps, is seeking information from vendors for the MARNAV Block 2 project, which focuses on advanced Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions as replacements for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on potential commercial sources and is intended to shape future acquisition strategies while enhancing PNT capabilities through the use of Military Code (M-Code) GPS satellite signals and alternative sensors. Interested vendors are invited to participate in Vendor Demonstrations scheduled from February to May 2025, where they can showcase direct, drop-in alternatives to the DAGR. Vendors must submit their company information by May 15, 2025, to coordinate their demonstrations, and the acquisition strategy is expected to lead to a full and open competition for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Valeria Page at valeria.page@usmc.mil or 703-432-8739, or Leigh Anne Romo at leigh.a.romo.civ@usmc.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Valeria Page
    (703) 432-8739
    valeria.page@usmc.mil
    Leigh Anne Romo
    leigh.a.romo.civ@usmc.mil
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    PNT_MARNAV Vendor Demo RFI M67854-25-I-2008 FINAL.docx
    The Mounted Assured Resilient Navigation (MARNAV) Block 2 Request for Information (RFI) seeks potential vendors for modernized Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities, specifically replacements for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). This market research, aligned with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, aims to gather information from the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector before issuing formal requests for quotations or proposals. The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) plans to enhance PNT capabilities through new Military Code (M-Code) GPS signals and other technologies. The program will feature a full, open competition leading to an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract following vendor demonstrations scheduled between February and May 2025. Vendors are invited to coordinate demonstrations by submitting company information by May 15, 2025, emphasizing the need for compliance with proprietary information protocols. This RFI outlines the process for potential vendor engagement while indicating that input received will inform future acquisition strategies without obligation for contract awards.
    PNT_MARNAV Vendor Demo RFI M67854-25-I-2008 UPDATED.pdf
    The Mounted Assured Resilient Navigation (MARNAV) Block 2 project seeks to gather information on potential commercial sources for advanced Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions, specifically replacements for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation but aims to shape future acquisition strategies and establish vendor capabilities. The project is crucial for enhancing PNT capabilities within the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) by utilizing Military Code (M-Code) GPS satellite signals and alternative sensors. Interested vendors are invited to demonstrate their solutions at planned Vendor Demos from February to May 2025, with a focus on demonstrating direct, drop-in alternatives to the DAGR. Vendors must submit relevant company information by May 15, 2025, to coordinate their demonstration. The acquisition strategy will likely involve a full and open competition leading to an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, guiding the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase. The RFI emphasizes the importance of industry collaboration to meet military needs effectively.
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