Opportunity
SAM #M67400-27-N-0001
Marine Corps tactical parachute training support services
Buyer
Commanding Officer, MCIPAC
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 12, 2026
Identifier
M67400-27-N-0001
NAICS
611512, 488190, 488999, 721110, 531120, 611699
The Marine Corps is seeking tactical parachute training support in Lake Elsinore, California. - Government buyer: Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) Regional Contracting Office, under Marine Corps Installations Command. - Services requested: - Aircraft approved by the DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board for HAHO/HALO parachute operations, with a rear ramp exit and operations up to 14,000 feet AGL. - Secure, climate-controlled classroom and storage space of at least 2,000 square feet; shaded parachute-packing areas with rubber matting; and common restrooms. - On-site overnight lodging for up to 35 personnel. - Certified drop-zone liaisons and FAA-certified parachute rigging and packing services. - OEMs and vendors: No companies are named in the provided information. - Notable procurement context: The Marine Corps indicates an intended sole-source award; this is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations.
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) Regional Contracting Office (RCO) intends to award a sole-source contract to Skydive Elsinore for commercial tactical training support services in support of Marine Corps military personnel.
Description of Requirement
The upcoming requirement is for commercial tactical training support services. The scope of work includes:
Airlift Support: Providing DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approved aircraft configured for High-Altitude High-Opening (HAHO) and High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) parachute operations, utilizing a rear ramp exit, and capable of operating up to 14,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).
Facilities Support: Providing secure, climate-controlled classroom/storage spaces (minimum 2,000 square feet), dedicated shaded parachute packing areas equipped with rubber matting, common restrooms, and on-site overnight billeting/lodging for up to 35 personnel.
Personnel Support: Providing certified drop zone liaisons and FAA-certified parachute rigging/packing services.
The anticipated Period of Performance (POP) is from 28 November to 18 December 2026 at Lake Elsinore, California.
General Information
Document Type: Pre-solicitation Notice – Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Product Service Code (PSC): U013 – Education/Training – Combat
NAICS Code: 611699 – All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Place of Performance: Lake Elsinore, California, USA
Contracting Office Address
Regional Contracting Office (RCO) Marine Corps Installations Pacific – MCB Camp Butler Unit 35001, FPO AP 96373-5001
Point of Contact
Contracting Officer: SSgt Daniel W. Nachlas Email: daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil Phone: DSN 315-645-4643
Contract Specialist: Sgt Ingrid N. Guzmansanchez Email: ingrid.n.guzmansanchez.mil@usmc.mil Phone: DSN 315-645-4487
Statement for Interested Parties
This notice announces the Government’s intent to award a sole-source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Interested responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement, which shall be considered by the agency.
Any capability statements or expressions of interest must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist, Sgt Ingrid Guzmansanchez, at ingrid.n.guzmansanchez.mil@usmc.mil and the Contracting Officer, SSgt Daniel Nachlas, at daniel.nachlas@usmc.mil no later than the Response Date listed above.