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, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), is seeking potential vendors for the MARNAV Block 2 Vendor Demonstrations, aimed at modernizing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities. This initiative focuses on finding replacements for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and will utilize new Military Code (M-Code) GPS signals and other advanced technologies. The program is critical for enhancing military navigation systems and will involve a full, open competition leading to an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract, with vendor demonstrations scheduled between February and May 2025. Interested vendors must submit their company information by May 15, 2025, and can contact Ausha Tate at ausha.mcgee@usmc.mil or 703-432-5779 for further details.

    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 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.
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