PR/SERE RFI

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the PR/SERE RFI: H9225725U0001.

• Procurement Strategy: The Government intends to award a stand-alone contract solicited through SAM.gov.
• Task Lead Experience: Similar military experience will NOT be considered for the 18 months of experience as a Program or Contract Manager.
• Personnel: "T3i personnel" are NOT considered essential personnel, and T3i did not assist in writing the SOW.
• Specialized PR/SERE Qualifications: These refer to sustainment training achieved by attending available SERE courses to enhance capabilities.
• Section Lead/SERE Instructor Courses: The Section Lead may complete SERE348 and PR397 courses while serving in the position; they are not prerequisites for employment.
• Funds: Funds have been appropriated.
• Past Performance Evaluation: Evaluation will be based on recency and relevancy. Subcontractor past performance may be considered. The transition plan will be evaluated.
• Instructor Qualifications: Both existing instructor qualifications and the demonstrated capability to recruit, onboard, and qualify instructors within Government-directed timelines will be evaluated.
• Staffing and Management: The proposed staffing and management approach, including instructor retention strategies, surge management, and backfill timelines, will be evaluated.

This Q&A document clarifies key aspects of the upcoming solicitation, including procurement strategy, personnel requirements, experience evaluation, and funding status, which will inform bidder proposals.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued for market research purposes to identify sources capable of providing potential support for the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) and Personnel Recovery (PR) support services. The government is exploring a potential Multi-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. This RFI is not a solicitation, and no contract award will be made from it. Responses are for informational purposes to assist the government in its acquisition strategy.

• Provide fully qualified PR/SERE Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)/Instructors.

• SMEs must stay current and proficient in evolving PR/SERE Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), adult learning theory, and team/culture building principles.

• Services must align with Government furnished Programs of Instruction (POI) and Master Lesson Files (MLF).

• Support is required at Camp Lejeune, NC.

• Anticipated Contract Type: Multi-Year IDIQ.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: 6 August 2026 to 5 August 2027, with three 12-month options.

• Projected Award Date: No later than 30 June 2026.

• Planned Start Date: 6 August 2026 (requiring Full Operations Capability).

• RFI Questions Due: 0800 EST, 19 January 2026.

• RFI Responses Due: 0800 EST, 28 January 2026.

• Responses must be submitted electronically to samuel.williams1@socom.mil and allison.c.odonnell.civ@socom.mil.

• Response format: 8.2 x 11 paper, 11 point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing, one-inch margins, maximum 8 pages.

• Required information in response includes: company details, business size status, experience with similar support (including PoP and contract number), prime/subcontractor role, retention rate, number of transitioned professional service contracts, average FTE positions, recruiter employment, and intent to propose.

• NAICS Code: 611430.

• Respondents should identify their business size status and any socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a) program).

• The attached Draft SOW (Attachment #1) provides detailed training task descriptions, anticipated FTE SME labor mix, qualifications, and security requirements.

• Lack of response will indicate no interest in the opportunity.