Opportunity
SAM #M130116921394
USMC Sole Source Military Freefall Training Services for 3d Reconnaissance Battalion
Buyer
Commanding Officer, MCIPAC
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
M130116921394
NAICS
611519, 611512
This notice details the USMC's intent to sole source Military Freefall (MFF) Progression and Sustainment Training Services for the 3d Reconnaissance Battalion. - Sole source contract planned for Skydive Elsinore (UEI: H3SAH8PM5QS3) - Training includes: - CARB-approved aircraft for high-volume parachute operations - ZAR-approved drop zones - Parachute rigger support - Climate-controlled facilities - Concurrent operations at Lake Elsinore, CA and Porterville, CA - Facilities must support long training days and high jump volumes - Porterville Airfield must accommodate military aircraft (C-130, MV-22) for high-altitude operations - Skydive Elsinore is the only vendor identified as capable of meeting all requirements - Other vendors may submit capability statements if they can fulfill all requirements - Contracting office is located at MCB Camp Butler, FPO, AP - Period of performance is 18 May 2026 to 7 June 2026
Description
The United States Marine Corps (USMC), Regional Contracting Office (RCO), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Skydive Elsinore (UEI:H3SAH8PM5QS3) for Military Freefall (MFF) Progression and Sustainment Training Services.
Requirement Overview: The 3d Reconnaissance Battalion requires contracted air support, ZAR-approved drop zones, parachute rigger support, and specific climate-controlled facilities to supplement military aircraft and attain the volume of jumps needed for MFF sustainment. Due to the highly integrated nature of this training and the strict geographical requirements, Skydive Elsinore is the only identified vendor that operates the required comprehensive facilities and airlift capabilities concurrently in both Lake Elsinore, CA, and Porterville, CA, during the required period of performance (18 May 2026 to 7 June 2026). See attached “Gen J&A Recon”
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or a formal solicitation.
However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Capability statements must demonstrate the vendor's clear ability to provide all required aircraft (CARB-approved), drop zones (ZAR-approved), and facility infrastructure in both Lake Elsinore and Porterville simultaneously.
Responses must be received no later than 8:00 AM Japan Standard Time on 29 April 2026. Responses should be emailed directly to Jordan Wilson at jordan.j.wilson2.@usmc.mil. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.