Marine Corps University (MCU) Center for Distance Education (CDET) Distance Professional Military Education (DPME) program Academic Support Services.
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) is planning a presolicitation for Academic Support Services to support the Marine Corps University (MCU) Center for Distance Education (CDET) Distance Professional Military Education (DPME) program. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated ceiling value of $153M over a five-year ordering period. The ordering period is estimated to commence in the 3rd Quarter 2027.
Scope of Work
The required services include program management, instructional services, subject matter expert (SME) / curriculum development, editorial services, multimedia expertise, instructional technology, administrative services, and student support services. These services will be provided at the CDET Headquarters in Quantico, VA, and at seven regional Campus and office locations:
- MCB Quantico, VA
- MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
- MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
- Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Miramar, CA
- Joint Reserve Base (JRB), Fort Worth, TX
- MCB Kaneohe Bay, HI
- MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, consisting of Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Line Items for services and Cost Reimbursement (CR) for travel.
- Duration: Five-year ordering period.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $153M total ceiling.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Education Services).
- Procurement Method: Commercial contracting under FAR Part 12, utilizing FAR 15 - Contracting by Negotiation.
- Award Basis: Best Value, All or None.
- Estimated Start: 3rd Quarter 2027.
- Published Date: April 20, 2026.
Key Information
This is a follow-on contract to Seaport NxG task order M67854-21-F-3009. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is posted with the synopsis on SAM.gov. Interested offerors are responsible for continually monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments. Contractors must be registered with SAM, have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and be registered with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at piee.eb.mil.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Christian Hernandez Soto (christian.hernandezsoto@usmc.mil)
- Secondary: Edgar Lopez-Jimenz (edgar.lopezjimenez@usmc.mil)
- Additional: Genia Fouts, Senior Contract Specialist (genia.fouts@usmc.mil)