Amphibious Operations Subject Matter Expertise and Instructor Services
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA, is soliciting proposals for Amphibious Operations Subject Matter Expertise and Instructor Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to provide master-level expertise and instruction for the Naval Expeditionary Operations Planners Course (NEOP) and related amphibious warfare training programs. The primary place of performance is at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic (EWTGLANT) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Offers are due by March 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will serve as a master-level subject matter expert in expeditionary/amphibious warfare. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing instruction for the 5-day NEOP course (approximately 8 iterations annually) and portions of other related courses (ARG/MEU Staff Planning, Senior Amphibious, Amphibious Warfare Staff Planning).
- Conducting analysis of amphibious warfare documents to ensure curriculum currency.
- Updating and maintaining NEOP curriculum and supporting materials, aligning with modern Training, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs).
- Attending Curriculum Review Boards (CRBs), workshops, conferences, and seminars.
- Researching training source material for accuracy and adequacy.
- Participating in Amphibious Exercise Conferences.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: M0068126Q0041
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Education Services)
- Size Standard: $24,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Primarily EWTGLANT, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Some telework and travel (including overseas) may be required.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Security Clearance: A SECRET security clearance is required.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in US Navy Surface Warfare or USMC, with at least 4 years in amphibious operations planning, doctrine development, exercises, or training at specific command levels. Minimum 3 years of instructor experience preferred.
- Training: Completion of USMC Curriculum Development course is required or must be obtained. Contractor personnel must complete mandatory Navy training (e.g., Cyber Security Awareness).
- Deliverables: Include a Quality Control Plan (QCP), Course Instruction & Student Feedback, Curriculum Modernization Reports, Amphibious Operations-related Briefings, Updated NEOP Course Materials, Conference & Workshop After-Action Reports, Monthly Progress Reports, and Monthly Financial Reports.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of Standard Form 1449, sign the document, and return copies to the issuing office. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. Performance will be measured against schedule, deliverables, and past performance, with specific standards for qualified instructors, student ratings, and curriculum updates.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jackson Boland or Kori Gearhart at kori.gearhart@usmc.mil.