Vision

To serve as the Commandant's agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used to accomplish the Marine Corps' warfighting mission.

Values

Marine Corps Systems Command will rapidly meet evolving acquisition challenges. Individually and collectively, the following enduring principles will build on those of the Marine Corps to ensure we equip and sustain the warfighter: Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability; Teamwork; and Mission Focus.

Strategic Priorities

The enduring Principles Marine Corps Systems Command will rapidly meet evolving acquisition challenges. Individually and collectively, the following enduring principles will build on those of the Marine Corps to ensure we equip and sustain the warfighter:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Mission Focus

About MCSC

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is the Commandant of the Marine Corps' agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used to accomplish their warfighting mission. The command outfits United States Marines with literally everything they drive, shoot and wear. Their focus is the young Marine in harm's way, protecting him or her, and providing this warfighter the wherewithal to execute the mission. MCSC's team of professional civilian Marines and active duty Marines equips the warfighter to win. They listen, learn, research, develop, test, procure and sustain – whatever it takes to get Marines what they need, when they need it efficiently and for the best value possible.

Using highly effective, streamlined and innovative business processes, the Command works hard to be timely and consistent in providing quality systems and equipment to the operating forces, and then expertly manages systems and equipment during their entire lifecycle. The technological advantage MCSC provides helps Marines to shoot straighter, move faster and communicate more effectively so they can continue our Marine Corps proud and valorous tradition of winning battles in every clime and place. The Command cares deeply about each and every individual Marine and works on a daily basis with one thought in mind; that is, to provide our Marines with the systems and equipment necessary to ensure they return home to their families safe and sound.

The Marine Corps Systems Command is responsible for providing research, development, and acquisition of equipment, information systems, training systems, and weapon systems to satisfy all approved material requirements of the Marine Corps. As a tenant of the Marine Corps Base Quantico, we are not responsible for base type support contracts.

Small Business Opportunities

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Doing Business with the USMC

You can learn about MCSC contract opportunities by subscribing to the Federal Business Opportunities website. This is where the Command’s Contracting Offices post Sources Sought announcements, Requests for Information (RFis), Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Various program management offices advertise Industry Days on this website as well. The Command also utilizes the DON SeaPort-e Multiple Award Contracting (MAC) vehicle to procure the majority of its service requirements.

How can companies learn more about the technology needs of the Marine Corps?

A good start for learning more about Marine Corps technology needs would be to visit the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Code 30, website http://www.onr.navy.mil/Science-Technology.aspx or email Code 30 at Code30_Contact@onr.navy.mil. ONR is responsible for coordinating, executing and promoting Science and Technology (S&T) programs for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Specifically, ONR's Code 30, the Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism Department, develops and transitions technologies to enable Marines and Sailors to win and survive on the battlefield during current and future operations. Additionally, we recommend you review the USMC S&T Strategic Plan. This plan provides an overview of Marine Corps technology needs. You can access the USMC Strategic Plan via the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) website: http://www.mcwl.marines.mil. For information related to MCSC technology interests, we encourage you to visit the Marine Corps Systems Command S&T Office website at http://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/. usmc.mil/sites/tto. This website identifies technology areas of interest and points of contact for MCSC.

How can companies expose innovative technologies and ideas to MCSC?

To expose new and innovative technologies and ideas (unsolicited proposals) that may be of interest MCSC, contact the head of MCSC's Business Operations at (703) 432-3159. Someone will assist you in exploring business opportunities and exposing your technologies and ideas to the appropriate organizations in MCSC, PEO LS and other acquisition organizations. Another avenue of exposure with a potential transition path is through MCSC's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The SBIR program assists small businesses in developing new technologies and, when successful, transitioning those technologies into Programs of Record. For more information, please visit the SBIR program website at http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/tto/sbir. The Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) is another S&T program industry can explore. It consists of technologies developed by small businesses that directly support MCSC needs. The goals of the RlF are to enhance and accelerate delivery of military capability, to reduce the ,cost of weapons systems either fielded or under development, and to improve the quality of life for service personnel. For more information on the RIF program, visit http://www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil/RIF.html. Another Marine Corps partner in evaluating technology is the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL). MCWL's Technology Initiatives Screening Officer (TISO) provides responsive, value-added evaluations of commercial technology to senior leadership. For more information on MCWL's efforts in this area, please visit http://www.marines.mil/units or call (703) 432-2066.