CIHEP Engineering Services

INTRODUCTION Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) requires engineering, integration, and logistics support to aid in the support of the Terrestrial Humint Team (THT) program (Counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Equipment Program (CIHEP), Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Secondary Imagery Dissemination System (MSIDS), etc.) systems and subsystems to enable various Marine Corps missions and resolve capability gaps. The CIHEP team is conducting market research to determine the availability of responsible and qualified sources in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This requirement is associated with North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330, Engineering Services. The purpose of this RFI is for the Marine Corps to gain awareness of potential qualified sources and to develop additional knowledge of the existing market for the required services. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes only; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ). No solicitation document exists and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government as a result of the responses to this RFI. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure services or to issue a solicitation. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or pay administrative costs vendors may incur in responding to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be borne solely by the responding interested party. The information provided in this RFI is notional and may change. The Government is under no obligation to revise any aspect of this RFI should any information provide herein change. The Government will provide any additional information and issue any additional request for information at its sole discretion. GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Design, development and prototyping support for the Marine Corps current and future THT program systems and components Development of testing procedures for the THT program systems and components. Support integration of THT components and systems Provide engineering support in the manufacturing and fielding of THT program systems and solutions Procure and deliver developed THT program systems and components Program management Generate and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDP) for any product or component of the system Provide configuration management for the Marine Corps version of any THT program systems, components, or prototyped solutions Support all cyber requirements for the THT program systems and components Refresh to improve reliability, maintainability, reduce cost and/or add minor performance enhancement Maintain software and licenses used in the THT program systems and components. Lifecycle sustainment of the THT program systems and components Help Desk troubleshooting and support for the THT program systems and components Provide training for man-portable systems and components for operators or users ADMINISTRATION Interested parties are requested to provide a response addressing their approach to meeting the technical requirements listed and detailing: A brief executive summary which includes the following, as a minimum: Company name Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address Company Address Website (if available) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) Similar efforts your company is currently performing under or has previously performed under. State if your company is currently under any open GWACs such as NASA SEWP or are partners with one and if so, identify the contract vehicle and partner if applicable A detailed technical description of your company's capabilities or solutions to meet the technical requirements stated above SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS All responses are due 10 March 2021, no later than 1300 EST. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. All responses must be submitted in Adobe PDF formats. Responses shall be limited to 10 pages, including slick sheets or product brochures. Files must be limited to 2 MB each. Proprietary information submitted, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that submissions will not be returned. Responses to the RFI shall be sent as follows: Email subject line shall include the RFI number, M6785421I2022 Responses shall be sent to: wanda.harner@usmc.mil Questions and requests for clarifications on this RFI must be sent via email to arrive no later than 01 March 2021 at 1300 EST. When submitting questions, please include the following in the subject line of your email: - M6785421I2022 RFI Questions. Avoid providing proprietary information in your questions as our intent is to post all questions and answers to the beta.sam.gov website. Submission of questions will be deemed permission to post the question with a response at https://beta.sam.gov. NOTICE Vendors are advised that the Government may use non-Government personnel to assist in collecting and reviewing market information and providing technical advice. Proprietary information submitted in response to this RFI will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act, as amended (41 U.S.C. 423), and as implemented in the FAR. Supporting personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Act and will take all necessary action to preclude unauthorized use or disclosure of the vendor's proprietary data.