RFI Combat Development Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Contracting Office is conducting market research to determine availability of companies that can provide the necessary additional manpower augmentation to enable capability development teams with technical support and capability development subject matter expertise. This support is required across seven capability areas including: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance, (C5ISR), Targeting, Intelligence Systems and Sensors (ISS), Sensitive Activities (SA) & Effects, Lethality (Weapons/Weapons Accessories, Ammunition, Optics, Mobility, Personal Equipment), General Combat Development Support, and Requirements Coordination. Technical support and subject matter expertise includes but is not limited to collecting lessons-learned, conducting market research, eliciting data from user groups, and assisting the requirements officer in drafting and validating requirements documents. This will involve a thorough understanding of special operations forces, military units, SOF component HQ, and theater special operations command (TSOC) organization, requirements management, industry and technology and acquisition processes. This special notice is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI / Sources Sought. The Government (MARSOC) is seeking responses to this RFI / Sources Sought Synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirements identified in the draft PWS. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (e.g., 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Please provide a summary of your Company capabilities and identify how you meet the requirements. Based on responses received, the Government will determine if a follow-on Request for Proposals (RFP) will be restricted to small businesses and posted for formal responses. Also, please provide any comments, recommended changes, or questions regarding the PWS. The Government (MARSOC) will review and consider any Contractor suggested changes or recommendations, on methods to improve the PWS and/or options to reduce resulting overall contract price and cost, while still achieving the required support. Note: Performance Work Statement is a draft document and is subject to change. The anticipated contract type is FFP. The estimated period of performance shall be for a Base + 4 Option Years. 2. The estimated period of performance: 8 July 2026 - 7 July 2027 (Base) 8 July 2027 - 7 July 2028 (Option 1) 8 July 2028 - 7 July 2029 (Option 2) 8 July 2029 - 7 July 2030 (Option 3) 8 July 2030 - 7 July 2031 (Option 4) 8 July 2031 - 7 January 2032 (Six Mo Ex) 3. Potential NAICS/PSC code for this requirement: 541690, Management and Advisory R408, Professional Program Management and Support Services Request interested Companies responding to this RFI / Sources Sought Synopsis provide, at a minimum, the following information: Company Name Address Point of Contact CAGE Code Business Size Facility Clearance (FCL) Information (if applicable) Phone Number Email Address Relevant experience providing similar support to MARSOC or equivalent military organization. Recommendations on contract vehicles/sources to support this requirement Contractors shall submit a response (not to exceed 5 pages) that demonstrates their capability to address the requirement. Questions regarding this RFI / Sources Sought announcement shall be submitted by 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 17 February 2026 . After this deadline, questions will not be considered regarding this announcement. The RFI / Sources Sought responses must be received by 12:00PM EST on 23 February 2026 . Late submissions will not be considered. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully, along with the attached draft PWS, and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. Companies are highly encouraged to submit a capabilities statement that contains tailored responses to questions rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the needed information is provided. The Government will not respond to Companies that do not follow the submission instructions in this notice. Submit your questions and responses via email to the following: Mr. Samuel Williams, at [email protected] and Ms. Betty Gonzalez at [email protected].