USMC Ground Training Systems Support West (GTSS-W) - 8(a) Market Research

United States Marine Corps (USMC) Ground Training Systems Support (GTSS)-West SUBJECT: Sources Sought: Ground Training Systems Support-West (GTSS-W) AGENCY: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE: 541330 Engineering Services (Exception 1: Military & Aerospace Eq.) SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $47M ANTICIPATED PSC: J069 - Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment-Training Aids and Devices CURRENT CONTRACT NUMBER: N6134024C0003 Purpose: This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research and planning purposes ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government is seeking information to determine the availability and technical capability of qualified 8(a) vendors to fulfill the requirements described herein. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. It is the responsibility of any potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Please note: This requirement is currently performed within the SBA 8(a) program and the Government intends to maintain this strategy in accordance with 13 CFR § 124.515. Non-8(a) firms are ineligible for award and are advised not to submit capability statements, as they cannot be considered for this acquisition. Requirement Description: The Naval Air Warfare Center-Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has a follow-on requirement for the Ground Training Systems Support West (GTSS-W) program. The proposed contract will provide comprehensive training systems support comprising systems operations, exercise support, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and supply support at the following Marine Corps sites: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twenty-nine Palms (29P), CA Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Miramar, CA MCAS, Yuma, AZ and Bob Stump Training Range Complex Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Pendleton, CA (CPCA) Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB), Barstow, CA Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC), Bridgeport, CA The scope of the GTSS-W requirement includes, but is not limited to, GTSS training systems, training equipment, support equipment and test equipment maintenance; ballistic concrete maintenance; grounds maintenance; berm maintenance; limited vegetation management; repair by replacement; range training device modifications at Government direction; training system relocation; supply support; tools and spare parts custody; and hazardous waste management. The services are used to provide training exercise support, operator support, and deployment preparation for Marine Corps and other military/civilian training events. Performance Standards and Quality Assurance Metrics To ensure high-level operational readiness, technical security, and overall sustainment of critical training systems, the Government intends to evaluate potential sources based on their capability to meet the following performance standards. Respondents should demonstrate their capability and experience for continuous readiness under the following structured metrics: Systems Operations & Maintenance: Provide routine and corrective maintenance for Live Fire Ranges, Ballistic Concrete Ranges, Infantry Immersion Trainers (IIT), Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Ranges, and various specialized target systems. The Contractor must maintain 90% Operational Availability (Ao) or greater for all continuous operational support systems. The Contractor must resolve equipment failures within the following Level of Repair Analysis: Organizational-Level (O-Level) Repairs: Completed within 24 hours. Intermediate-Level (I-Level) Repairs: Completed within 10 days. Depot-Level (D-Level) Repairs: Completed within 30 days. The Contractor must complete 100% of scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, corrosion control, and visual system alignments. Logistics & Supply Support: Operation of warehouse facilities, supply management, inventory control (including Item Unique Identification [IUID] compliance). Specialized Maintenance & Handling: Proper maintenance of ballistic concrete (including inspections and pre-assembled patching), maintenance of earthen berms, and compliant handling, storage, and transportation of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and natural gases (CO2, O2, propane). Security & Clearances: Performance requires contractor personnel to obtain and maintain base access (e.g., DBIDS) and comply with local unclassified security/OPSEC directives. Personnel requiring access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must possess a completed background investigation (minimum of a Tier 1/NACI) for a Public Trust Position. Response Submission Instructions: Firms that believe they can demonstrate the capabilities required to be considered for this opportunity must submit an electronic response to the Contract Specialist, Nicole Fosmoe at nicole.d.fosmoe.civ@us.navy.mil, no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 07/29/2026. Please include a reference to “[Your Company’s Name] Response to GTSS-W Sources Sought Notice” within the subject line of the e-mail. A courtesy copy shall be provided to Colin Kelly, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), at colin.d.kelly.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses should include the following two sections: Part I: Corporate Overview Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, Company Address, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including full name, phone number, and email address. Company Business Size and status under the referen…