M00264-RFI-023- USMC Communication Directorate (CD)- Music and Sound Effects Licensing Package
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), on behalf of the USMC Communication Directorate (CD), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a comprehensive music and sound effects licensing package. This RFI seeks market information for planning purposes to support official communication products, multimedia productions, and engagement initiatives. Responses are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Marine Corps Communication Directorate requires a comprehensive library of professional-quality music tracks and sound effects. The licensing agreement must provide royalty-free, perpetual usage rights for all downloaded content, allowing unlimited use across unlimited projects with worldwide usage rights. This is envisioned as a "buy-out" arrangement with a one-time annual payment for permanent usage rights. The contractor must provide access to download, search, and organize audio assets via a user-friendly platform, along with customer support and technical assistance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): One (1) year from award, with perpetual usage rights for downloaded content.
Industry Feedback Requested
Vendors are asked to provide feedback on:
- Ability to provide all products within the required timeframe.
- Key discriminators for evaluation criteria.
- Potential barriers to competition.
- Likelihood of proposing on this effort and reasons.
- Whether this is a readily available commercial product.
- Suitability for a Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Conditions influencing fair and open competition.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing, including shipping.
- More accurate NAICS codes.
Submission Details & Requirements
Responses must reference RFI No. M00264-26-RFI-023 in the subject line and be emailed to Joy.Hughes@usmc.mil. Submissions must include a capabilities statement addressing the industry feedback questions, business name and address, company representative details, type of business, CAGE Code and UEI, and available contract vehicles. Vendors must be registered and in good standing on SAM.gov and willing to accept payment via Wide Area Workflow. Independent artists or bands are not accepted; vendors must be commercial entities with an established catalog. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.