MARFORRES G 3/5 Operational Planning Support

Other / Unclassified

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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific geographic areas.

• Area: Louisiana Parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint John The Baptist, St Bernard, St Charles.
• Occupational Listing: A comprehensive list of job titles with corresponding occupation codes and minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: A note indicating that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders: Notes regarding Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining specific requirements and rates applicable to covered contracts.
• Health & Welfare: Specified rates for Health & Welfare benefits.
• Conformance Process: Details on how to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit standards that must be paid to service employees working on covered contracts within the specified geographic area. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations. It helps determine the labor cost component of a bid and ensures fair wages for employees.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Operations Planning Support (OPS) for Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES). The objective is to provide contractor support services to assist MARFORRES G-3/5 in carrying out tasks that enhance operational capabilities and fulfill mission deficiencies.

The contractor will provide professional services to support MARFORRES G-3/5 in Operations Support. This includes policy guidance, program study, database development and analysis, Operational Advisory Group (OAG) participation, training requirements development, and information management. Key task areas include:

• Operations and Planning Support: Assisting the MARFORRES G-3/5 Department with operational planning, coordination, and execution for Major Subordinate Commands (MSC). This involves future operations support and operational planning.
• Future Operations Support: Establishing and administering Marine Corps strategic and operational programs, conducting liaison, and providing program management decision support. Requires graduates from specific advanced warfighting schools and may involve classified work up to the "SECRET" level.
• Operational Planning: Coordinating MARFORRES support for Marine Corps and Combatant Commander strategic and operational programs. Requires knowledge of Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and Joint Planning Process (JPP). May involve classified work up to the "TOP SECRET" level.

Performance standards are outlined in the Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) and include:

• Quarterly Status Report (QSR): 90% submitted accurately and on time.

• Deliverables: 95% completed within established task order timeframe.

• Contractor Reports: 100% spelling error-free, meets format requirements.

• Staffing: Personnel must meet minimum category qualifications.

• Responsiveness: Contractor responds within 3 days of Government inquiry.

• Period of Performance: 11 months plus one option year. Base year: April 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027. Option year: March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, MARFORRES G-3/5. Contractors are required to work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

• Security Clearances: Secret Facility Clearance required prior to performance. Personnel requiring access to classified data must obtain appropriate security clearances (up to TOP SECRET). DoD Common Access Card (CAC) required for all personnel.

• Personnel Requirements: Experience in executive-level correspondence, management programs, and briefing senior military personnel is required. Specific educational backgrounds are required for certain tasks.

• Data Rights: All generated items become the property of the U.S. Government.

• Non-Personal Services: The Government will not supervise contractor employees or control their methods.

• Travel: Travel is anticipated and will be reimbursed on a cost-reimbursable basis according to Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR).

• Equipment: Government will provide office space, internet access, and standard office-related equipment for on-site services. Off-site services require contractors to provide their own equipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Operational Planning Support Services for Marine Force Reserves G3/5 operations. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract.

• Future Operations Specialist services

• Planning Support Specialist services

• Travel support

• Detailed requirements are outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS_ISO_Q0016).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for services, Cost No Fee for travel.

• Period of Performance: Includes base periods and option line items, with specific dates ranging from April 2026 to February 2028.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 541612 has a size standard of $29,000,000.00.

• Solicitation Issue Date: February 13, 2026

• Offer Due Date: March 03, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Quotes should be submitted via email to jordyn.edwards@usmc.mil.

• Evaluation will be based on a price/technical tradeoff, with Technical Capability and Past Performance being significantly more important than price.

• Technical Capability will be evaluated based on the thoroughness and accuracy of the vendor's technical solution description, including resumes of proposed personnel and sufficient detail to substantiate claims.

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on at least two relevant references from the past three years.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This procurement is reserved 100% for Small Businesses.

• NAICS Code: 541612 (Human Resource Consulting Services)

• Small Business Size Standard: $29,000,000.00

• Questions related to the RFQ must be received no later than 1200 CST on February 27, 2026, and submitted via email to jordyn.edwards@usmc.mil.

• Attachment 01: PWS_ISO_Q0016 (Performance Work Statement)

• Attachment 02: Wage_Determination_Orleans (Wage Determination)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Response Due Date: Extended from 23 Feb 2026 to 03 Mar 2026.

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to 1200 CST on March 3, 2026.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.