Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation System Support Extension
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy has awarded Saab Inc. of Orlando, Florida, a $19,309,659 sole source modification to contract M67854-21-C-8051. This modification provides a six-month extension for Marine Corps Tactical Instrumentation System (MCTIS) support, specifically for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), Post Fielding Support, and Post-Deployment Software Support (PDSS) for the Force on Force Training Systems-Next (FoFTS-Next) program. The extension ensures continued critical support while including the stand-up of Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Scope of Work
This extension covers comprehensive support for the FoFTS-Next program, including:
- Contractor Logistics Support (CLS): Maintenance, repair, and logistics for MCTIS equipment worldwide.
- Post Fielding Support: Ongoing support after system deployment.
- Post-Deployment Software Support (PDSS): Software maintenance, patching, vulnerability assessments, Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification, and updates.
- Training Event and Exercise Support: Including Combat Readiness Evaluations and Service Level Training Exercises.
- Engineering Support: System engineering, integration, and technical support for system changes.
- Training Systems Integration: Integrating MCTIS with other Marine Corps training systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Modification (Fixed-Price)
- Value: $19,309,659
- Duration: Six-month extension
- Period of Performance End: December 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (awarded non-competitively under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1))
- Award Date: May 28, 2026
- Funding: $19,309,659 in Fiscal Year 2026 Operations and Maintenance funds, expiring at the end of the current fiscal year.
- Contracting Activity: Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia.
Place of Performance
Work will be performed at Camp Pendleton, CA; 29-Palms, CA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Orlando, FL; MCB Hawaii, HI; and MCB Quantico, VA.
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source award to Saab, Inc. was justified because Saab is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known responsible source with the necessary knowledge, experience, data rights, and technical expertise for the MCTIS. The government has limited rights to Saab's commercial hardware/software, and acquiring the Technical Data Package (TDP) would be prohibitively expensive, leading to duplicated costs and incompatible systems. Market research confirmed no other competitors could fully replace Saab or provide the required comprehensive lifecycle sustainment and enhancement.
Future Outlook
The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is actively monitoring and evaluating emerging technologies for force-on-force instrumented training to enable future competition for these services.