MCICOM MCFMIS Follow-on Sources Sought
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential industry solutions for a modern, comprehensive, and cloud-based Marine Corps Food Management Information System (MCFMIS). This RFI aims to gather information on Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based food service management solutions that meet extensive requirements outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are due by June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Background
The U.S. Marine Corps seeks to modernize its MCFMIS, which has been in use since 1997, to address evolving cybersecurity standards, financial policies (FIAR), and technological advancements. The vision is for a perpetual, corporate-licensed, internet- and cloud-based system capable of operating in both connected and disconnected environments. The future system must integrate with multiple DoD systems, support Single Sign-On (SSO), and leverage Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for data-driven decision-making.
Solution Requirements
The desired solution is a COTS-based system extended to meet unique Marine Corps needs. Key requirements include:
- Core Food Management: Menu planning, recipe management, nutritional analysis, product ordering, inventory control (GS1-128 barcoding), meal production, and financial/budget management.
- Point of Sale (POS): Cashless and paperless system with Common Access Card (CAC) scanning for patron verification, headcount, and meal entitlement, supporting both check-in and check-out.
- System Interfaces: Bi-directional integration with DoD systems such as DAI, MCTFS, STORES, NIS, DAAS, J4, and ADVANA.
- Technology: Cloud-based platform with full offline functionality, complying with DoD security standards (RMF, STIGs).
- Data Management & Analytics: Robust data warehousing, data migration from legacy systems, and BI/AI modules for advanced reporting and dashboards.
- Support Services: Full-scale deployment, business process re-engineering, comprehensive user training (on-site, web-based, schoolhouse), and 24/7 help desk support.
- Licensing: A perpetual corporate license with unlimited users is required.
The anticipated NAICS Code is 511210, Software Publishers.
Information Requested from Vendors
Respondents are requested to provide a capability statement (no more than 20 pages) addressing:
- Corporate Information: Company overview, core competencies, relevant experience (last 3 years) in deploying multi-site, enterprise-level COTS software solutions, particularly in food service or DoD, and experience with specific DoD systems (DAI, MCTFS, STORES).
- Technical Approach: Proposed COTS solution architecture, cloud/offline capabilities, mobile application availability, approach to software extensions, data migration methodology, BI/AI integration, and POS module capabilities (CAC integration, entitlement verification).
- Implementation & Support: Proposed implementation/deployment strategy for global rollout, training methodology, post-deployment support model (24/7 help desk), and pricing structure for system validity requirements.
Submission Details & Disclaimer
Submissions must be a single PDF document, 20 pages or less, addressing all requested information. This is an RFI for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue a future solicitation. The Government will not award a contract or pay for information submitted in response to this RFI.
Response Due: June 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Published: June 10, 2026.