# 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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

  1. Contracting Office Address

Regional Contracting Office (RCO)
Marine Corps Installations Pacific – MCB Camp Butler
Unit 35001, FPO AP 96373-5001

  1. 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

  1. 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.

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