MSS Deployable Shelter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 United States Marine Corps (USMC), specifically the Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Deployable Shelter solutions. The USMC seeks proven, 20-foot Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) certified, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) format structures capable of Temporary/Tactical Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (T-SCIF) and Temporary/Tactical Special Access Program Facility (T-SAPF) accreditation. Responses are due by April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This RFI aims to explore the market for deployable shelters that have a proven track record of receiving temporary accreditation in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD-705 v1.5.1) and DONSAPCO 0459-23. The information gathered will assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to a contract.
Key Information Requested
Respondents should provide details on:
- Administrative Information: Company details, business type, DUNS/CAGE codes, facility security clearance, GSA Schedule information, and existing contracts for similar accredited shelters.
- Products and Services: Compliance with ICD-705 and DONSAPCO, scalability, integration with Marine Corps systems (power, environmental control, C5ISRT), transportability (ground tactical vehicles, C-130, C-17 airframes), external power/communications, operational suitability in austere environments, durability, corrosion mitigation, training, manufacturing readiness, supply chain management, security protocols, support/maintenance, and cost/delivery estimates.
- Technical Approach: Ability to meet specific physical, acoustic, and RF attenuation requirements (e.g., 80 dB RF attenuation, STC 50+, heat transfer coefficient of 0.3), testing methodologies, and potential conformance with a draft Performance Specification (PSPEC).
Submission Requirements
- Deadline: April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Format: Email submission to Mark Denhup (mark.denhup2@usmc.mil) and Kimberly Stone (kimberly.a.stone@usmc.mil).
- Attachments: A White Paper (Word format) and a completed Security Specification Questionnaire (Excel format).
- Proprietary Information: Should be minimized and clearly marked.
Additional Notes
- A Draft Performance Specification (PSPEC) is available upon request after completing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
- Questions were due by March 20, 2026, via email.
- Costs for responding are solely at the interested party's expense.
- No set-aside designation is specified for this RFI.