Virtual Drill Camp Competition Grading
ID: M00264-25-Q-5529Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

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SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide grading services for the Virtual Drill Camp Competition, focusing on the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC). The contractor will be responsible for evaluating approximately 270 video performances, totaling 90 hours, based on established scoring criteria for both Unarmed and Armed Divisions across various drill events. This procurement is crucial for maintaining high standards of discipline and performance within the JROTC program, ensuring a fair and rigorous evaluation process. Quotations are due by January 24, 2025, with services expected to be performed between February 8 and March 3, 2025. Interested parties can contact Danny Ly at danny.ly@usmc.mil or Bradley Hoover at bradley.hoover@usmc.mil for further information.

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    This document outlines the standard operating procedures for conducting Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC) drill meets for the school year 2024-2025. It applies to both armed and unarmed divisions, stipulating a maximum of 40 cadets divided between competitions in various events such as inspections, regulation drills, exhibition drills, and color guards. Specific attendance rules enforce that cadets can only compete in one division for inspections and color guards. The document details equipment requirements, judging criteria, performance regulations, and scoring methods for each drill event, emphasizing adherence to Marine Corps drill regulations. It also establishes guidelines for team inspections, entry and exit procedures, and disqualifications for rule violations. The document concludes with provisions for virtual drill meets and video submissions, ensuring a consistent competition structure. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive guide to maintaining standards and ensuring fair competition in drill events across the Marine Corps JROTC program.
    The document outlines the scoring criteria and penalties for the Armed Division Color Guard competition at the 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship. It specifies a total of 320 points available across 22 performance elements, including movements like "Uncase Colors," "Report In," and various drill commands, each assigned a specific point range. Judges assess overall technical and precision scores, determining penalties for boundary violations, incorrect commands, pauses, uneven cadence, and uniform issues. The structure involves multiple judging sheets, emphasizing uniform scoring across judges. A notable requirement is the obligatory inclusion of the "Forward March" command, followed by a 5-second pause after executing certain highlighted commands. This scoring system reinforces the discipline and precision expected in drill performances, reflecting the competitive nature and standards of the JROTC program.
    The 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship Armed Platoon Exhibition document outlines the scoring criteria used by judges to evaluate drill performances from participating schools. The evaluation comprises several categories, including performance overview, team appearance, routine showmanship, and overall impression, with maximum points designated for each area. Key performance metrics include cadets' bearing, marching proficiency, aerial difficulty, movement difficulty, precision, composition, and weapon handling, totaling 300 possible points. The scoring also incorporates penalties for boundary violations, dropped weapons, and performance time deviations. Each judge must provide scores across various performance aspects, ensuring detailed assessment and transparency. The document serves as a structured framework for the competition, highlighting the competitive standards and expectations placed on participants in a military drill context, which aligns with the values foundational to the JROTC program.
    The 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship Armed Team Inspection evaluates the performance and appearance of cadet teams. Each team undergoes inspection by multiple judges, who assess various criteria such as cadet inspection arms, grooming (hair, shave/makeup), uniform elements (blouse, trousers, dress shoes), and overall poise and bearing. Judges provide scores using a scale from Unsatisfactory to Excellent, capturing detailed evaluations through notes and numerical scores. Each cadet's performance is summarized with a total score, including points for verbal questions related to drill commands and protocol. The document details administrative requirements, including a necessary inspection team size of ten cadets, emphasizing the importance of standards in military training programs. The structure is repetitive for each judge to ensure consistent assessment while allowing detailed feedback. The inspection's purpose is to uphold discipline, appearance, and knowledge within the JROTC framework, highlighting the organization’s focus on leadership and structure within military cadets.
    The document outlines the judging criteria for the 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship's Armed Platoon Regulation Drill. It provides detailed scoring guidelines for various drill commands with a total of 524 possible points. Each of the five judges evaluates the performance based on technical and precision impressions, each worth up to ten points. Specific performance notes address penalties for boundary violations, incorrect commands, pauses, uneven cadence, and uniform issues, emphasizing strict adherence to regulations. The judges are tasked to provide a detailed breakdown of scores alongside comments on cadet performance. The structure includes repetitive drill commands, designed to ensure uniform execution among participating teams. It specifies that stationary commands must have a five-second pause, highlighting the importance of discipline and timing. The judges’ scoring system, as well as penalty assessment, ensures a rigorous evaluation of cadet performance within the context of military standards. This document serves as an essential guide for judges and participants to ensure consistency and fairness in the evaluation process at this national competition, reinforcing the values and expectations of the JROTC program.
    The document details the scoring criteria and penalties for the 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship Unarmed Division Color Guard competition. Each performance is judged by four officials who evaluate a series of predefined maneuvers, awarding points based on execution and precision. The total possible score is 320 points, with specific categories like "Uncase Colors," "Report In," and various marching commands receiving designated point values. Additionally, penalties are outlined for violations such as boundary infractions, incorrect commands, and uniform discrepancies, with specific points deducted for each occurrence. Each judge also provides technical and precision scores, further contributing to the final evaluation of each competing school's performance. The structured scoring method emphasizes adherence to procedural commands and the importance of uniformity in execution. This scoring framework reflects the disciplined nature of military drill competitions and serves as an essential guideline for participants to follow to ensure a standardized assessment process across all competitors.
    The 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship focuses on the Unarmed Platoon Exhibition, evaluating participating teams based on various performance criteria totaling a maximum of 300 points. Each judging dimension includes categories such as Report In/Out, Appearance, Showmanship, Bearing, Marching, Variety, Difficulty, Precision, Composition & Flow, Military Flavor, and Overall Impression. Judges rate performances using a defined scoring system ranging from "Poor" to "Exceptional." Additionally, specific penalties are assigned for boundary violations or time discrepancies. The document outlines a standardized evaluation process aimed at maintaining high competition standards, reflecting the military's commitment to discipline, skill, and excellence in youth programs. This structure serves important roles for the management of federal programs tied to military education, ensuring that evaluations align with the mission and values of the USMC JROTC.
    The 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship features an Unarmed Team Inspection designed to evaluate cadets across multiple performance criteria. Each participating school is assessed by judges through a standardized format incorporating specific performance metrics, including cadet salute, appearance, report in and out, and overall poise and bearing. Judges provide scores on a scale from Unsatisfactory to Excellent for each category, along with notes for any aspects marked Unsatisfactory requiring detailed explanations. The evaluation includes verbal questions, further contributing points to the total score. The document emphasizes the importance of team size, with a required inspection team size of ten cadets. Points earned from performance and correct answers to questions are summarized to provide a comprehensive view of each unit's overall impression. This structured evaluation process highlights the competitive nature of the event while ensuring adherence to Marine Corps standards, reflecting both discipline and competence in military ceremonies.
    The document outlines the evaluation criteria for the 2025 USMC JROTC National Drill Championship, specifically focusing on the Unarmed Platoon Regulation Drill. Each participating school is assessed by multiple judges, with a total possible score of 416 points. The evaluation includes a series of prescribed commands, requiring judges to record performance. Key performance aspects include Technical Impression and Precision Impression, each scoring up to ten points, with penalties for boundary violations, incorrect commands, and uniform issues. Additionally, points can be deducted for uneven or improper cadence and cadet attendance violations. The judges also provide performance notes for each cadet commander, emphasizing adherence to service regulations and overall precision in executing drill commands. This standardized evaluation framework ensures consistency across the competition and reflects the military's commitment to discipline, accuracy, and teamwork among participating JROTC units.
    The document outlines a federal contract proposal for a non-personal service agreement to evaluate video performances of Marine Corps JROTC (MCJROTC) Cadets in close order drill. The contractor is tasked with reviewing 270 videos, totaling 90 hours, and grading performances based on MCJROTC Universal Drill Cards. The main objectives include providing score sheets and determining national qualifiers for both Unarmed and Armed Divisions across three competitive events: Regulation Drill, Exhibition Drill, and Color Guard. The performance evaluations will occur between February 8 and March 3, 2025, with final score sheets submitted in PDF format upon completion. The contract will follow a firm fixed-price agreement, and the government will supply necessary references and scoring materials. Additionally, the vendor must engage qualified judging staff with military experience, ensuring they are not current Marine Corps JROTC instructors to avoid conflicts of interest. The document highlights the structured approach for video uploads, categorization, and daily updates. Overall, this contract aims to enhance the efficiency and professionalism of the scoring process for the MCJROTC competition.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Marine Corps Training & Education Command for a Firm Fixed Price purchase of Virtual Drill Competition Grading services, specifically for the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (MCJROTC). Aimed exclusively at small businesses, the solicitation number M00264-25-Q-5529 requires submissions by January 21, 2025. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with the Performance Work Statement and ensure services are U.S.-manufactured or compliant with specific regulations. Delivery is expected between February 8 and March 3, 2025, with costs included in the quoted price. Evaluation criteria include adherence to solicitation requirements, past performance, and price competitiveness. Additional clauses and provisions, including various FAR and DFARS requirements, govern the contract terms. Queries about the solicitation are due by January 20, 2025, emphasizing adherence to established timelines and conditions for submission. Overall, the RFQ emphasizes federal compliance standards while promoting engagement with small businesses in the contracting process.
    The document is a solicitation for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Marine Corps inviting small businesses to provide grading services for the MCJROTC Virtual Drill Competition, with a focus on ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The RFQ specifies a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for the grading services to be conducted between 8 February 2025 and 3 March 2025 at Quantico, VA. Key requirements for bidders include demonstrating experience in government-contracted event management and drill & ceremony events, as well as providing dedicated Program and Competition Directors with substantial relevant experience. Evaluation criteria for quotes include price, past performance (assessed via the Supplier Performance Risk System), and conformity to the service specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Offers must be submitted by 24 January 2025, and all services must comply with U.S. manufacturing and DFARS guidelines. The solicitation also clarifies that submitted quotations do not establish a contract until accepted by the government. This RFQ illustrates a structured approach to procurement aimed at ensuring quality services through defined prerequisites and evaluation standards, encouraging small business participation in federal contracting.
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