Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Marketplace

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a requirement for a secure, web-based marketplace for the procurement of Group 1 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) parts for II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and other supported commands within Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-EAST). The goal is to resolve fragmented procurement, improve supply chain visibility, ensure NDAA compliance, and enhance accountability.

• Provide and operate a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), secure, web-based marketplace.
• Serve as a documentation agent, collecting evidence and preparing compliance packages for Government NDAA validation.
• The Contractor shall NOT certify NDAA compliance; final validation authority rests solely with the Government.
• The marketplace will be a single point of entry for nominated parts, funding the contractor's evidence collection service, and procuring NDAA-compliant parts.

1. Government nominates parts.
2. Contractor executes "NDAA Compliance Attestation and Evidence Package Preparation."
3. Contractor uploads the complete package to the Government's SRA Portal.
4. Government's designated validation authority (PMA-263) reviews the submission.

• NDAA Evidence Service: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) via a distinct CLIN. A minimum guaranteed quantity of 10 services over the contract life is required. Preliminary assessment is non-billable; full evidence package preparation is billable.

• Part Procurement: Time & Materials (T&M) with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) ceiling per Delivery Order. No minimum purchase requirement for parts. Prices must be the same as publicly available commercial prices and determined Fair & Reasonable (F&R) by the Contracting Officer.

• Marketplace Platform: Must provide standard e-commerce functionalities, clearly indicate NDAA compliance status, and adhere to commercial security standards (TLS 1.2+, MFA, SOC 2/ISO 27001). Requires DoD-approved External Certification Authority (ECA) certificates for personnel accessing the SRA Portal.

• NDAA Compliance: Determinations are component and version specific. Contractor must support the Government's process by preparing "Attestation of Compliance" documents and gathering required evidence (COC, product images, SHA-256 hashes, etc.) as per PMA-263 guidance.

• Part Returns: Streamlined process for returns/replacements within one business day of initiation, including pre-paid shipping labels. Full credit issued if replacement is not possible.

• Reporting: Monthly Performance & Compliance Report and Quarterly Part Quality Report required.

• Invoicing: Single, consolidated invoice through WAWF monthly.

• Access to COTS Marketplace

• Compliance Documentation Package (per nomination)

• Monthly Performance & Compliance Report

• Quarterly Part Quality Report

Performance standards include timely submission of evidence packages (100%), timely delivery (>=95%), order accuracy (>=99.5%), marketplace availability (>=99.8%), and timely reporting (100%). Failure to meet thresholds requires a corrective action plan.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services for the Small UAS Marketplace at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 425120.

• NDAA Compliance Evidence Package Preparation Service (CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001)

• SUAS Parts - Materials (CLIN 0002)

• The contract will be awarded to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the best value to the Government.

• The solicitation includes options for two additional option years.

• Submission Deadline: April 27th, 2026, via email to lucas.a.beltran.mil@usmc.mil.

• Questions Deadline: April 10th, 2026, via email only.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Approach (Significantly more important than price)
  2. Total Evaluated Price (TEP)

• TEP Components:

  • Services (Base and all option periods for FFP CLINs)
  • Parts (Sample Market Basket pricing, must match publicly accessible webpage/catalog pricing).

• Quotes must contain all requested line items to be considered responsive.

• Quotes should be valid for 90 days.

• Total Small Business set-aside.

• Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov and provide Unique Entity ID, Cage Code, and Federal Tax ID Number.

• This document incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 and DPN 20251001.

• Only open market pricing will be considered for parts.

• The Government reserves the right to award based on initial quotes received.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for a full supply chain fulfillment solution, focusing on NDAA compliance validation and a COTS web-based marketplace.

• Scope: The requirement is for a full supply chain fulfillment solution, including NDAA compliance validation, sourcing, counterfeit prevention, and final delivery. A COTS web-based marketplace is a firm requirement for ordering, status tracking, and NDAA verification labels.
• Performance Metrics: Metrics are tied to the contractor's responsibility for preparing and submitting a complete and accurate NDAA compliance evidence package. Delays or rejections due to PMA-263 validation will be adjudicated case-by-case.
• Liability: Section 3.4.1 of the PWS has been added via amendment to clarify contractor liability for parts later deemed non-compliant after Government approval.
• Traceability: Contractors must provide traceability as required by DFARS 252.246-7008. Specific PMA-263 guidance documentation is attached to the posting.
• Billing (FFP CLIN 0001): The Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for CLIN 0001 is a one-time charge per unique part number (SKU) when a complete compliance package is submitted to PMA-263. This is not triggered by individual purchases.
• Invoicing (FFP vs. T&M): FFP CLINs (0001, 1001, 2001) are invoiced upon submission of each individual compliance package to PMA-263, submitted separately through WAWF. These are not included in the monthly consolidated T&M invoice.
• Market Basket Purpose: The Sample Market Basket is primarily for price evaluation of Time & Materials (T&M) CLINs, not for determining items nominated for NDAA compliance services.
• Incomplete Packages: Incomplete packages due to OEM inability to provide documentation are treated as non-billable preliminary assessment events.
• SRA Portal Uploads: The PWS has been amended regarding the contractor's responsibility for uploading documentation to the SRA portal, acknowledging the portal's design for self-execution by vendors and manufacturers.

Several sections of the PWS and RFQ have been amended as a result of these questions, including sections related to liability, invoicing, quantities, and submission procedures. Bidders should review the amended PWS for updated details.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) and sample order information for drone production, ground control systems, and manufacturing equipment. It appears to be a component list for a potential procurement, outlining specific items, quantities, costs, and suppliers.

• Drone Production Components: Lists various drone parts including ESCs, flight controllers, VTX, cameras, GPS modules, antennas, batteries, motors, propellers, and hardware. It specifies quantities for different drone sizes (10-inch and 7-inch) and a single unit.
• Ground Control Components: Details items such as video receivers, FPV goggles, goggle batteries, RC transmitters, and antennas.
• Manufacturing Equipment: Includes items like 3D printers, soldering stations, flux pens, solder, desoldering braid, smoke stoppers, and battery chargers.
• NDAA Compliance: Several components are marked as "NDAA Compliant," indicating a specific requirement for certain parts.
• Supplier Information: Contact details for various suppliers (Lumenier, WNK Aviation, Triumph MFG, Rotor Riot, GetFPV, Prusa, McMaster-Carr) are provided for different component categories.
• Costing: Unit costs and total costs are listed for each item, along with a "Flying Components Total" for drone parts, "Ground Control Components Total," and "Manufacturing Equipment Total."

This document is highly relevant for bidders as it details the specific components, quantities, and potential suppliers for a drone system. It provides insight into the technical specifications and cost structure of the required equipment. Bidders can use this information to understand the scope of the procurement, identify potential sourcing challenges (e.g., NDAA compliance), and prepare their own pricing and technical proposals. The inclusion of multiple sheets for different drone sizes (7-inch, 10-inch) and quantities (1 unit vs. 10 units) suggests variations in the potential requirement.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a requirement for a secure and efficient procurement vehicle for Group 1 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) parts, consolidating ordering for II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and other supported commands within Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-EAST). The goal is to improve supply chain visibility, enhance security, and ensure accountability for SUAS sustainment, specifically addressing National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance.

• Provide and operate a commercially available, off-the-shelf (COTS), secure, web-based marketplace.

• Serve as a documentation agent, collecting evidence and preparing compliance packages for Government review regarding NDAA compliance. The Contractor shall NOT certify compliance; final validation authority rests solely with the Government.

• Facilitate the procurement of parts that have been formally certified as NDAA-compliant by the Government.

• Manage a process for part returns and replacements, including issuing Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) and pre-paid shipping labels.

• Timely Submission of Evidence Packages: 100% of Compliance Documentation Packages submitted within 30 calendar days of Government nomination.

• Timely Delivery: ≥ 95% of orders shipped within standard commercial practice.

• Order Accuracy: ≥ 99.5% of orders delivered with correct items and quantities.

• Marketplace Availability: ≥ 99.8% uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance).

• Timely Reporting: 100% of required reports submitted on or before the due date.

Not explicitly defined in the PWS text, but implies ongoing operations for II MEF and MCIEAST supported commands.

• NDAA Compliance: Contractor must facilitate the Government's NDAA validation process by preparing evidence packages.

• Marketplace Platform: Must be COTS, secure, web-based, with standard e-commerce functionalities and an "NDAA Compliance Indicator." Must adhere to commercial security standards (TLS 1.2+, MFA, SOC 2/ISO 27001).

• External Certification Authority (ECA) Certificates: Contractor must acquire and maintain DoD-approved ECA certificates for personnel uploading documentation to the Government's SRA Portal.

• Reporting: Monthly Performance & Compliance Report and Quarterly Part Quality Report required.

• Invoicing: Monthly consolidated invoice via WAWF under the T&M CLIN; no separate fee for storefront operation.

• NDAA Evidence Service: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) per vetting action, with a legally required minimum guaranteed quantity.

• Part Procurement: Time & Materials (T&M) with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) ceiling per task order and for the total contract value ($999,999 NTE). Prices must be publicly available and determined Fair & Reasonable (F&R) by the Contracting Officer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services for Small UAS Marketplace at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 425120 with a size standard of 250 employees. The government intends to award a single contract to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the best value.

• NDAA Compliance Evidence Package Preparation Service (CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001)

• SUAS Parts - Materials (CLIN 0002)

• Offerors must provide open market pricing for all requested line items.

• Quotes must include a technical submission demonstrating understanding of the PWS requirements and a price submission for all CLINs.

• The solicitation includes provisions for options (Option Year 1 and Option Year 2 for the service CLINs).

• Quotes must be valid for 90 days.

• FOB Destination pricing is preferred for MCB Camp Lejeune, NC.

• Submission Deadline: April 15th, 2026, via email to lucas.a.beltran.mil@usmc.mil.

• Questions Deadline: April 10th, 2026, via email only.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Approach (Significantly more important than price)
  2. Total Evaluated Price (TEP)

• TEP includes pricing for base and option periods for services and a Sample Market Basket of parts.

• Pricing for the Sample Market Basket must match publicly accessible webpage/catalog pricing.

• The government reserves the right to award based on initial quotes.

• Total Small Business set-aside.

• Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov and provide Unique Entity ID, Cage Code, and Federal Tax ID Number.

• This document incorporates FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06 and DPN 20251001.

• Specific clauses regarding ordering, order limitations, indefinite quantity, options, and item unique identification are included.