USMC Anthropometry Survey
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 Department of the Navy, specifically Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for an Anthropometry Survey. This RFI seeks industry capabilities and interest in collecting and analyzing anthropometric data to support equipment design and human factors research for the U.S. Marine Corps. The primary place of performance is Quantico, VA. Responses are due March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on capabilities related to:
- Developing comprehensive data collection plans, including existing data integration.
- Conducting onsite data collection at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, VA.
- Providing anthropometry data collection training for Government personnel.
- Utilizing 3D dynamic and static scanners at Government facilities.
- Creating combined anthropometric databases and 3D models of the Marine Corps population.
- Expertise in commercial scanner performance, equipment tariffs, and data manipulation.
- Providing refresher training and maintaining Associate Investigator certification for USMC IRB protocols.
- Conducting workstation ergonomic and human factor evaluations.
- Analyzing the fit of Marine Corps body armor, helmets, packs, and individual weapons, and developing fit criteria.
- Developing 3D digital human models for equipment design.
- Meeting USMC Human Subjects Research qualifications (CITI).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research (Presolicitation)
- Product/Service Code: B599 - Other Special Studies And Analysis
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- Their capabilities and experience.
- A brief portfolio of previous relevant work.
- Confirmation of small business status.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
- Information on availability of services under existing contract vehicles (e.g., FSS, Navy Seaport-e, GWACs). Responses should be sent to Ms. Corinne Beadle at corinne.beadle.civ@usmc.mil.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal, invitation for bid, or request for quotation. No solicitation document exists, and the Government is not committed to procuring these services or paying for information submitted. Responses will be protected from release outside the Government.