M67854-26-R-3001 USMC PdM IW Support Services Amendment 001 and Q&A
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
Amendment 001 to Solicitation M67854-26-R-3001 for USMC PdM IW Support Services has been issued, along with a comprehensive Questions and Answers (Q&A) document. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks program management support, with proposals due by March 5, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT.
Amendment & Clarifications
This amendment primarily updates the solicitation by:
- Revising Section L (Table 2): Clarifies proposal submission requirements, specifying one file for Volume I and a 10-page maximum for Volume II (Past Performance). The mention of oral responses has been removed, confirming they are not required.
- Updating Attachments: Provides an updated Attachment J-4 (Staffing Matrix) and Attachment J-7 (MCEDS Supported Models List).
- Providing Q&A: An Excel file addresses vendor questions, confirming the 10-page limit for Past Performance, detailing changes to Attachment J-4 (e.g., removal of 'Current Work Location' column, inclusion of Option 4 labor hours), and clarifying that resumes are only required for Key Personnel (Task Order Manager and EOSF Support) and do not count towards page limits.
Opportunity Scope
The original solicitation is for program management support services for the Marine Corps System Command (MCSC) Ground Combat Element System (GCES) Product Manager Infantry Weapons (PdM IW). A key requirement is that the contractor's facility must be located within 15 miles of Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and six 30-day contract option extensions.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 541330, Engineering Services (Exception 1), with a $47 million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 5, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to Eric.G.Daniels@usmc.mil and Elizabeth.Colvin@usmc.mil. Email submissions may be limited to 35MB, allowing for multiple emails.
- Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing and returning it with their proposal.
- Evaluation: Best value trade-off process. Evaluation factors include PWS Technical Approach and Staffing (more important than Past Performance), Past Performance, and Price. Non-cost/price factors combined are more important than Price.
Key Attachments
- Attachment J-4 (Staffing Matrix): A template for bidders to detail their proposed staffing plan, including labor categories, qualifications, and proposed hours for all option periods.
- Attachment J-7 (MCEDS Supported Models List): Crucial for understanding hardware compatibility with the Marine Corps Enterprise Desktop Standardization (MCEDS) system, listing supported and unsupported computer models.
Contacts
- Primary: Eric G. Daniels (Eric.G.Daniels@usmc.mil)
- Secondary: Elizabeth Colvin (elizabeth.colvin@usmc.mi)