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/3d31f7a2a37d40c1834ccb547992d130/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the United States Marine Corps (USMC), is seeking vendors to participate in the MARNAV Block 2 Vendor Demonstrations, aimed at enhancing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities. This initiative focuses on identifying commercial sources that can provide M-Code capable replacements for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), which is critical for modernizing military navigation systems. The vendor demonstrations will take place at the Naval Information Warfare Center – Atlantic from February to May 2025, and interested vendors are encouraged to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by the updated deadline of May 9, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Valeria Page at valeria.page@usmc.mil or Leigh Anne Romo at leigh.a.romo.civ@usmc.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ausha Tate
    (703) 432-5779
    ausha.mcgee@usmc.mil
    Leigh Anne Romo
    leigh.a.romo.civ@usmc.mil
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    PNT_MARNAV_VendorDemoRFI_M67854-25-I-2008_UPDATED_May2025.pdf
    The Mounted Assured Resilient Navigation (MARNAV) Block 2 Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) aims to conduct market research on commercial sources for advanced Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities, particularly seeking M-Code capable replacements for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). This initiative, part of a broader military effort to modernize PNT systems using enhanced GPS signals and non-GPS sensors, will include vendor demonstrations at the Naval Information Warfare Center – Atlantic, scheduled from February to May 2025. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond by a specified deadline with detailed company information and participate in coordination meetings to define equipment requirements and demonstration goals. The RFI outlines the process for vendor interactions and emphasizes the government's commitment to protecting proprietary information. This market research phase is crucial in shaping the upcoming acquisition strategy for a full and open competition to fulfill Block 2 of the MARNAV Program, ultimately enhancing navigation capabilities for the warfighters.
    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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