SAM #M6700127P0004

Sole-source 11M NSW RHIB system and electrical training

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded specialized training for its 11-meter Naval Special Warfare rigid inflatable boat (11M NSW RHIB) system. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Installations East Regional Contracting Office (MCI-EAST RCO). - Award and value: Sole-source award M6700127P0004 for $22,386.04, supporting 2d Recon and Marine Expeditionary Unit operations. - OEM and provider: United States Marine, Inc. (USMI) is identified as the boat’s OEM and sole designer/builder, and as the training provider. The requirement is sole-source because USMI controls the relevant proprietary technical data and factory-certified training materials. - Training requested: 11M NSW RHIB system training and 11M NSW RHIB electrical-system training. Topics include system and auxiliary-system familiarization, basic and advanced electrical and systems troubleshooting, engine fundamentals, underway training, boat handling, craft casualty response, maintenance, and safe operation. - Quantities and part numbers: Two course line items are identified; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Performance period: Not specified.

Description

SOLE SOURCE AWARD NOTICE

Marine Corps Installations East intends to procure 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (11M NSW RHIB) system course and electrical system course outlined below, on a sole source basis from United States Marine, INC. , in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 12.102(a) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available.  

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611519 with $21,000,000 size standard.

Usage of a less capable provider in place of United States Marine, INC. would result in significant negative operational impacts to 2d Recon. There are currently no courses in the DOW that teach and cover the platform of this craft. This course teaches the basic fundamentals of maintenance and advance trouble shooting methods while under way. It covers engine, Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), Electrical trouble shooting methods, and Maintenance. This course is needed to be able to support the MEU. The boat teams must acquire this knowledge to be able to operate safely underway.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES, and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notice to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by 3 December 2026.

Questions and capability statements should be directed to the contact below.

Primary Point of Contact: Sgt Diana C. Farnes

Phone: (910) 450-1301

Email: diana.gomezflores@usmc.mil

Secondary Point of Contact: SSgt Lucas B. Elliott

Email:  lucas.elliott@usmc.mil

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