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RFI-MARFORRES CommStrat

ID: RFI-COMMSTRAT-CANON-OPTICS-2026 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Description

Background
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) is conducting market research to identify qualified commercial sources capable of providing specialized photography, camera optics, archival ink supplies, and supportive studio infrastructure.

The goal is to enhance the capabilities of the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) section in New Orleans, LA. The Canon camera platform is the standard issued equipment across the USMC, necessitating that all products integrate seamlessly with this system.

Work Details
The contract requires the following items with specific brand names and quantities:

1. Rotatrim Pro 54 Rotary Trimmer (or Equal) - 1 unit
2. Studio Titan Commercial Studio Camera Stand (or Equal) - 1 unit
3. Canon PFI-4100 Chroma Optimizer 80ml Ink Tank Bundle (or Equal) - 5 units
4. Tripp Lite Mobile TV Floor Stand with Caster Base (or Equal) - 1 unit
5. Samsung S90F 55" 4K HDR Smart OLED TV (or Equal) - 1 unit
6. Canon Lens Dust Cap RF II (or Equal) - 8 units
7. Kolari Pro R 15-Stop ND Drop-In Filter for EF-EOS R (or Equal) - 4 units
8. Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Telephoto Lens (or Equal) - 2 units
9. Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Zoom Lens (or Equal) - 4 units
10. Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with CPL (or Equal) - 5 units
11. Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Telephoto Lens (or Equal) - 3 units
12. Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Prime Lens (or Equal) - 3 units.

All items must meet specific interoperability requirements with the Canon camera platform, ensuring no transmission lag or mechanical mismatches.

Period of Performance
The response date for this RFI is set for September 3, 2026.

Place of Performance
New Orleans LA 70114 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). They must also be authorized manufacturers or resellers for the Canon standardized optics and printing platforms and confirm compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and NDAA Section 889 regarding covered telecommunications equipment.

USMC MARFORRES is conducting market research to identify qualified commercial sources capable of providing specialized photography, camera optics, archival ink supplies, and supportive studio infrastructure. Please refer to the attachment for salient characteristics.

Overview

Response Deadline
Due in 6 Days
Posted
Set Aside
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
Place of Performance
New Orleans, LA 70114 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$35,000 - $55,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
23%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Marine Corps. 72% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Navy were awarded full & open.
On 8/28/26 Marine Corps issued Sources Sought RFI-COMMSTRAT-CANON-OPTICS-2026 for RFI-MARFORRES CommStrat due 9/3/26. The opportunity was issued with a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set aside with NAICS 334310 (SBA Size Standard 750 Employees) and PSC 6760.
Primary Contact
Name
Jordyn Edwards   Profile
Phone
(504) 697-8355

Secondary Contact

Name
Parren Tatum   Profile
Phone
(504) 697-8308

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > USMC > MARCORP I&L > MFR COMPTROLLER
FPDS Organization Code
1700-M67861
Source Organization Code
100258266
Last Updated
Last Updated By
jordyn.edwards@usmc.mil
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