REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - MULTI-CHANNEL MANPACK (MCMP) RADIO CAPABILITY

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

MULTI-CHANNEL MANPACK (MCMP) RADIO CAPABILITY

M67854-27-I-2001

1.0    GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type:              Request for Information/Market Research

Sources Sought:              All Businesses – Under North American Industry  Classification System (NAICS) Code 334220

Closing date for RFI:       11 December 2026  at 1600 PM EST

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No Statement of Work or Performance Specifications is currently available for release. The technical requirements package for this RFI is contained in the Controlled Attachment titled "MCMP System Requirements," which contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Access to this attachment is restricted and must be requested separately on SAM.gov in accordance with the procedures outlined in Section 4.0. This RFI is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential commercial sources. The Government is not obligated to reimburse, and will not pay, for any information received from potential sources as a result of this RFI. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive or sole source contract.

2.0    DESCRIPTION

The Portfolio Acquisition Executive – Marine Corps (PAE-MC) Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (PM TCE), Product Manager Tactical Radios (PdM TR), Ground Radios (GR) team is seeking industry feedback regarding a Multi-Channel ManPack (MCMP) Radio capability. The Marine Corps seeks Commercial or Non-Developmental Items (NDI) that can meet Marine Corps operational requirements. The purpose of this RFI is to aid in the requirements generation process and to seek feedback from industry on the status of potential replacements.

This RFI is being issued to all available and qualifying vendors to collect information regarding industry capabilities to provide all listed items as an entire system.

3.0  BACKGROUND

The Marine Corps seeks a Commercial or NDI solution that meets National Security Agency (NSA) High-Assurance Communications Security (COMSEC) modernization requirements and possesses improved size, weight, and power (SWaP) attributes. The MCMP will be configured in both a mounted (track and wheeled vehicles) and dismounted configuration. Radios will be networkable, enabling command and control at the lowest tactical level. The MCMP will leverage commercially available or non-developmental solutions to rapidly meet operational requirements. However,the Government is primarily interested in technologies currently exhibiting a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 8 or greater to support rapid fielding timelines.

4.0  ACCESS TO CUI ATTACHMENTS (MCMP SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS)

The technical specifications outlining the mandatory system capabilities for this effort are contained in the Controlled Attachment titled "MCMP System Requirements". This file contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or Federal Contract Information (FCI). In accordance with federal security regulations and Department of War (DoW) information security policies, this document is locked to the public on SAM.gov. Interested parties must request access to this document separately on SAM.gov and satisfy the security requirements detailed below.

MANDATORY SAM.GOV ACCOUNT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before submitting an access request, your organization must ensure your SAM.gov account is configured correctly:

1. Required Account Roles: The individual user submitting the access request on SAM.gov MUST have been assigned either the "Administrator" or "Data Entry" role in the Contract Opportunities domain for your registered entity.
2. Troubleshooting: If you do not have one of these two roles assigned to your profile, the "Request Access" button will be inactive. The Government contracting office cannot manage, assign, or edit user roles within your company's SAM.gov profile. Please contact your company's internal SAM.gov Entity Administrator to update your permissions.

MANDATORY SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

To receive approval to view the "MCMP System Requirements" attachment, vendors must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Active SAM.gov Registration: The entity's registration must be active and complete.
2. Executed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): A signed copy of the Government-furnished "MCMP Project Non-Disclosure Agreement" (attached publicly to this announcement as Attachment 1).

And one of the following: 

1. Active DD Form 2345 (JCP): Your company must hold an approved DD Form 2345 with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
2. SPRS NIST SP 800-171 Score: A current self-assessment score must be posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
3. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2: A current CMMC Level 2 self-assessment or CMMC third-party assessment.

INSTRUCTIONS TO REQUEST ACCESS

To request access to the "MCMP System Requirements" attachment:

1. Log into SAM.gov with your credentialed account, navigate to this opportunity notice, locate the "MCMP System Requirements" attachment, and click "Request Access."
2. In the justification text box provided by SAM.gov, you MUST input your company's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Requests lacking a CAGE code will be rejected.
3. Download Attachment 1 (MCMP Project Non-Disclosure Agreement) from the public attachments section of this notice. Complete, sign, and date the agreement.
4. Send a companion verification email to Hyung Lee, contact@example.gov, with a courtesy copy to Wanda Harner, contact@example.gov. Use the subject line: `MCMP RFI CUI Access Request - [Company Name] - CAGE: [XXXXX]`.
5. Attach to the email: (1) Your executed MCMP Project NDA, AND (2) ONE of the following verifying documents: A copy of your active DD Form 2345 (JCP), OR Proof/screenshot of your posted SPRS score, OR Proof of your current CMMC Level 2 certification.

5.0  RESPONSE FORMAT

Responses should be prepared in accordance with the following guidelines:

• Utilizing either Word (docx, 2013 or newer) or Adobe (.pdf) software.
• Times New Roman 12 (or larger) font, single-spaced, including tables, on 8.5 by 11 inches paper.
• A font size smaller than 12 may be used in figures and drawings, but type shall be clearly legible.
• Margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right) shall be at least 1 inch.
• A cover sheet that includes:
  • Project title.
  • Company name.
  • Product name(s)
  • Primary point of contact, including name, address, phone and e-mail contact information; and
  • Date of submission.

Interested parties are requested to provide an information package addressing their approach to meeting the Mandatory Requirements listed above, to include the following:

• Your organization’s description of, and its capability to provide, an integrated solution which meets the requirements defined in this RFI. Please provide details concerning integration efforts as well as components to be used.
• A description of your device specifications addressing each functional area under the mandatory system requirements.
• The technological readiness levels of all components used, and an assessment of when production models can be delivered. If additional testing is required, a detailed assessment of how long it would take to meet testing requirements following contract award.
• A detailed assessment and recommendation on any capability, which if relief were granted or deferred, could accelerate fielding of a multi-channel manpack radio capability.
• How any additional features of the system noted in your response meet or exceed the objective requirements.
• Known or expected production and delivery timelines and supply chain constraints.
• Whether your solution is considered commercially available off-the shelf or a non-developmental item in accordance with FAR 2.101.
• Reliability data and statistics for each device if currently in production.
• Any test reports conducted on behalf of or by a government agency which demonstrate how your product meets testing requirements specified in the Mandatory Requirements.
• Roadmap detailing present as well as expected future hardware and software capabilities.
• Provided copies of certifications currently possessed (i.e. NSA, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)) and roadmap for expected future certifications.
• Detailed information on manufacturer warranties for your offered products, to include: (1) standard base warranty duration and coverage included in the purchase price; and (2) a structured pricing breakdown for extended warranty options, specifically comparing 3-year and 5-year coverage terms.
• The ability to provide a training document package for use during initial fielding.
• A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost and detailed information for Technical Data Package sufficient for repair and maintenance at depot level, including licensing, documentation, and engineering support details.
• ROM cost for source code.
• Licensing models, data rights availability, or intellectual property restrictions associated with proprietary waveforms, including the feasibility of granting Government Purpose Rights (GPR).Any contracts presently awarded to a government agency (i.e. GSA, DoD, etc.) from which your material solution can be made, including pre-negotiated volume discounts applicable to the USMC.
• ROM capturing lifecycle costs, to include the radio, dismount kits, vehicle kits, accessories, training, waveforms, software/COMSEC upgrades, and repair costs.
• A characterization of battery life, surface temperature, internal temperature, transmit power, when utilizing a 90% transmit/10% receive duty cycle, 10% transmit /90% receive, and 50% transmit/50% receive duty cycle for each channel and simultaneous operation of both channels.
• Your organization's overarching approach to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). Please summarize your capability to map mission-critical sub-components, identify geographic origins, and manage Software/Hardware Bills of Materials (SBOM/HBOM).
• Your methodology for vetting critical sub-tier suppliers. Specifically, how do you assess risks related to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), supplier financial health, and reliance on single/sole-source components?
• Your high-level approach to cyber-physical security, including your practices for counterfeit part detection/avoidance and mitigating the risks of malicious hardware or software insertion.

Interested parties are requested to submit the requested information by e-mail only (Microsoft Word or .pdf attachments are preferred) no later than the closing date provided. Information packages and all inquiries shall be emailed to Hyung Lee, contact@example.gov with a courtesy copy to Wanda Harner, contact@example.gov. Please include “MCMP RFI M67854-26-I-2001” in the subject line of your email.

Responses shall be limited to 40 pages, including slick sheets or product brochures. 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.

6.0 VENDOR / GOVERNMENT EXCHANGES

Once the above information is received, the Government may contact vendors to coordinate a meeting via MS Teams in support of follow-on discussions and demonstrations. The meeting will include, but is not limited to:

• Available dates and times for a demonstration
• Equipment requirements
• TRL level
• Goals of the demonstration
• Procedures
• Visit requests (if required)
• Question and answer sessions

7.0 NOTICE

Government Support Contractors may be utilized to review and analyze submissions. By submitting a response, the respondent consents to the disclosure of proprietary data to these support contractors, subject to active NDAs and FAR 9.5 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) restrictions. Proprietary information must be clearly portion-marked and segregated from non-proprietary data. All proprietary information will be protected in accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. §§ 2101-2107) and applicable agency regulations.