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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information, market research, and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party�s expense. All information received in response to this RFI will be considered for informational purposes only. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. 1.0 Purpose The Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Contracting Office, on behalf of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion (2d Recon), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611699, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, with a small-business size standard of $16.5 million in average annual receipts. The Government is seeking to identify qualified small-business and other-than-small-business vendors capable of providing Advanced Marksmanship, Close-Quarters Tactics (CQT), and Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of this RFI is to assess the availability, capability, capacity, and socioeconomic status of potential sources; obtain industry feedback on the draft requirement; and support development of an appropriate acquisition strategy. 2.0 Background & Technical Requirements 2d Reconnaissance Battalion (2d Recon) requires contractor support to provide Advanced Marksmanship, Close-Quarters Tactics (CQT), and Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Training in accordance with the attached PWS. The anticipated requirement includes, but is not limited to: Planning, coordinating, developing, and delivering required training or instructional services; Providing qualified instructors, facilitators, subject-matter experts, and support personnel, as required; Developing or furnishing lesson plans, training materials, student guides, practical exercises, and other instructional materials; Coordinating with Government personnel on training schedules, locations, class sizes, equipment, safety requirements, and student prerequisites; Performing training at [insert place(s) of performance] or other Government-designated locations; Providing attendance rosters, student evaluations, after-action reports, and other deliverables identified in the PWS; and Complying with all quality-control, safety, credentialing, administrative, and performance requirements stated in the PWS. 3.0 Required Vendor Response To assist the Government in determining the availability of qualified small businesses and finalizing our acquisition strategy, interested vendors are requested to submit a brief capability package answering the following questions: Corporate Capability and Relevant Experience Describe the firm�s experience providing training, instructional, facilitation, or related services comparable in scope, complexity, and operational environment to the requirement described in the PWS. Include up to three relevant examples of current or recent efforts. Technical Capability Describe the firm�s ability to perform the PWS requirements, including: Availability of qualified instructors, facilitators, and subject-matter experts; Relevant instructor qualifications, certifications, licenses, and experience; Capability to develop, tailor, maintain, and deliver training materials; Ability to meet anticipated scheduling, class-size, throughput, and delivery-location requirements; Quality-control processes for instructor performance and training delivery; and Ability to meet specialized equipment, facility, safety, travel, logistical, or administrative requirements. Staffing and Surge Capacity Describe the firm�s proposed staffing approach and its ability to accommodate changes in student throughput, training frequency, delivery locations, or other mission requirements. Identify anticipated subcontracting, personnel, equipment, or facility constraints. Quality Assurance and Past Performance Describe the firm�s quality-assurance program, including methods for monitoring instructor performance, assessing student feedback and training effectiveness, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status State the firm�s business size under NAICS 611699 and identify all applicable socioeconomic designations, including, as applicable: Small Business; Small Disadvantaged Business; 8(a) Program Participant; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business; Woman-Owned Small Business; and/or Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. Contracting Vehicles Identify any active Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contracts, or other available contract vehicles that could support this requirement. Industry Feedback Provide recommendations or concerns regarding the PWS, including: Ambiguous, incomplete, duplicative, or unnecessarily restrictive requirements; Recommended revisions that may improve competition or performance outcomes; Suggested contract type, pricing structure, ordering structure, or period of performance; Recommended performance metrics or quality-assurance measures; and Anticipated risks related to staffing, scheduling, travel, facilities, equipment, or instructional delivery. 4.0 Submission Instructions Responses to this RFI must be submitted via email to the Contract Administrators listed below no later than 18 November 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Sgt. Elijah D. Hillsgrove Email: elijah.hillsgrove@usmc.mil Phone: 910-451-1286 SSgt. Lucas B. Elliot Email: lucas.elliott@usmc.mil Phone: 910-450-7532
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