Request for Information - Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and Light-MADIS Optics
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 United States Marine Corps (USMC), Program Manager Ground Based Air Defense (PM GBAD), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and Light-MADIS Optics. This RFI seeks information on existing Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8/9 Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) optics for integration onto ground and mobile platforms. Responses are due June 3, 2026, at 1400 ET.
Purpose & Background
This RFI is for planning and market research purposes only, not a solicitation for proposals. The USMC requires an EO/IR optic capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, and laser designating aerial threats for the MADIS Family of Systems (FoS), supporting Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) operations. The MADIS FoS aims to provide an integrated air defense umbrella against UAS and fixed/rotary wing threats.
Requirements
PM GBAD seeks an EO/IR optic solution with capabilities for detection, tracking, and identification of Group 1-3 UAS (FW/RW) in all weather conditions, including on the move. Respondents should describe their optics solution across several key areas:
- Design Considerations: Weight, power draw, assembly/disassembly, open standard design, gyro-stabilization, optical/digital zoom, modification ability.
- Interoperability Considerations: Open architecture software design for C2 and agnostic sensor integration, utilization of industry/military standards.
- Performance Considerations: Azimuth/elevation metrics, detection/recognition/identification ranges (EO/IR, day/night), slew-to-cue, internal navigation, video resolution/encoding, target tracking, auto-focus, automatic recognition, laser range finder/designator capabilities, PNT data ingestion.
- Procurement Considerations: Estimated cost per system, availability, production, and delivery capacity.
- Environmental / Safety Considerations: Protection from solar radiation, all-weather operation, fog mitigation, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C compliance.
- Logistics Considerations: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) metrics, transport, ease of maintenance, troubleshooting, special tools, manpower, training, technical publications, spare parts, warranty, hazardous materials, sustainment plan.
- Sustainment Considerations: Optic lifecycle plans.
Response Details
Vendors should submit an electronic technical submission (not more than 15 pages) and an executive summary (not more than 15 pages). Responses must include company information, point of contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), CAGE/DUNS, business size (under NAICS 333310), recommendations, facility clearance, small business subcontracting opportunities, commercial item status (FAR 2.101, DFARS PGI 212.102(a)), and data rights assertions (DFARS 252.227-7017).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 1400 Eastern Time
- Questions Due: June 3, 2026, 1400 Eastern Time
- Published: May 19, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI does not constitute an RFP, nor does it commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Questions should be emailed to kyle.r.bond.civ@usmc.mil and stasia.baker@usmc.mil. Amendments and responses to questions will be posted on SAM.gov.