Training and Education Command (TECOM) Range and Training Area Management (RTAM)

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing expertise and support to the U.S. Marine Corps Training & Education Command (TECOM) Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) program. The primary goal is to sustain, upgrade, and modernize Marine Corps training ranges to support combat readiness.

The scope encompasses a broad range of services critical to effective range management, including:

• Aviation range safety, ground range safety, and laser range safety.
• Range certification and sustainment.
• Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) administration and maintenance.
• Administrative support for range operations.
• Development and support of Range Managers Tool Kit (RMTK) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data.
• Range Operations Professional Development (ROPD) curriculum development.
• Range training systems support.
• Support for multi-service range operations with class instruction, range integration, and airspace/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workflows.

Work will be performed primarily at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, VA, and at contractor facilities as required. Telework will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Standard work hours are 0700 to 1630 on normal Government workdays, excluding legal holidays.

Key personnel must possess equivalent or better skills and experience than their predecessors. The contractor must notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) of any desired personnel changes within 72 hours, with a 5-day government determination period. A minimum of 30 days is required for knowledge transfer.

The PWS details numerous tasks across several categories:

• Aviation Range Safety Support: Technical knowledge, analysis, and recommendations for aviation operations, deconfliction, weapon delivery, RMTK, airspace issues, and policy compliance.
• Ground Range Safety Support: Similar technical expertise for ground operations, including deconfliction, weapon delivery, RMTK, and policy compliance.
• Laser Range Safety Support: Expertise in laser operations, deconfliction of danger zones, and policy compliance.
• Range Certification Support: Analysis and support for aviation, ground, and laser range certifications.
• RFMSS Administration and Maintenance: Management of RFMSS tables, user accounts, and system improvements.
• Administrative Support: Drafting and editing correspondence, supporting meetings, and managing taskers.
• Training Support: Conducting training classes for various tools and courses (WDZ Tool, Range Safety, RMTK, LRMT, Range Airspace Management, RFMSS).
• RMTK Support: Program support, analysis, and expertise in RMTK tools, including GIS integration and testing.
• GIS Service Support: Analysis, design, and deconfliction of range operations using GIS technology.
• ROPD Program Support: Curriculum development for range management courses.
• RTAM Range Training Systems Support: Support for training systems, including development of sustainment and training programs.
• RTAM Service Level Analytical and Documentation Support: Technical analysis and documentation services for RTAM orders and publications.

Deliverables include monthly status reports, draft SOUMs, draft orders, help desk reports, and various other reports and documentation as specified in the PWS.

• Security: Privacy and Security Non-Disclosure Statements are required for all employees. A Secret Security Clearance or Interim Secret Clearance is required for personnel working on the contract, except for Administrative Support. Common Access Cards are also required.
• Travel: Travel is authorized and will be requested in writing to the COR at least 20 business days prior to performance. Travel must be approved by the COR. Specific locations and durations are detailed in the PWS.
• Information Technology: The Government will provide Next Generation seats and Marine Corps Enterprise Network connectivity. Contractors must ensure their IT systems meet specified requirements.
• Deliverables: No deliverables will have corporate markings (logos, slogans, branding).

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This document is a Sources Sought announcement to conduct market research for Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Support for the Marine Corps. The government is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing services related to the Marine Corps Range program. This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to award a contract.

The government is interested in sources with expertise in:

• Aviation range safety, ground range safety, and laser range safety
• Range certification
• Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS)
• Administrative support
• Service level range policy and guidance support
• Range safety training
• Range Managers Tool Kit (RMTK)
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data maintenance and development
• Range Operations Professional Development (ROPD) curriculum development
• Range training systems
• Installation range operations support
• Multi-service experience with class instruction, range integration, range certification, and airspace/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workflows

These services are intended to support the modernization, upgrading, transformation, safety, and sustainment of Marine Corps operational training ranges.

• Anticipated NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, with a size standard of $19.5M.

• Previous acquisitions for similar support were FFP (Firm-Fixed-Price) and often set-aside for small businesses.

• Interested vendors must submit a brief capabilities statement package (max 10 pages) demonstrating their ability to perform the services listed.

• Responses should be in bullet format.

• Specific information required includes: business name/address, representative's name/title, type of business, UEI and Cage Code, available contract vehicles, and industry feedback on specific questions (e.g., alternative NAICS codes, clarity of PWS, relevant experience).

• Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

• Submit responses via email to Ms. Shaye Nelson (shaye.nelson@usmc.mil) and Mrs. Christa Eggleston-Scott (christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil) with the subject line: "RTAM - M00264-26-RFI-0012".

• The government is seeking information to determine the level of participation by small businesses.

• Responses from qualified Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies are encouraged.

• Information on joint venturing (JV) or partnering plans is also requested.

• To be considered for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified small businesses must submit responses.

• This is for market research only; it is not a solicitation.

• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.

• All submitted information is voluntary and becomes government property.

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked.