Request for Information

VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION (VISM) REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (RFI)

M67854-27-I-2002

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Request for Information / Market Research Sources Sought: All Businesses – Under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing)
Closing date for RFI: 4 December 2026 at 1500 Eastern Time This Request for Information (RFI) initiates market research under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This RFI is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential solutions prior to determining the acquisition strategy and issuance of a formal solicitation. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any information received. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government.

2. DESCRIPTION

Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) Program Manager Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (PM TCE) is assessing industry’s capability to provide Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tactical camera systems, lenses, and accessories under a Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) operating lease model. The focus of this RFI is to find HAAS vendors to assist with establishing a sustainable, multiyear "Evergreen" technology refresh cycle for the Marine Corps' Visual Information Acquisition System (VIAS) Family of Systems (FoS). The HaaS vendor will be responsible for providing the latest-generation commercial equipment, managing the technology lifecycle, and executing a mandatory 36-month hardware refresh for all leased components. This RFI specifically seeks information from vendors experienced in leasing, COTS technology integration, tactical kitting, and lifecycle management for Department of War (DoW) customers.

3. BACKGROUND & KEY REQUIREMENTS

The VIAS FoS provides Communication Strategy and Operations (CommStrat) Marines with modular, expeditionary kits for tactical still photography and video capture. These kits are composed of COTS items that experience rapid technological advancement and short commercial lifecycles.
To address capability gaps, PM TCE is transitioning from a traditional block-procurement model to a staggered, 3-year Evergreen Modernization Cycle:

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Year 1: Camera Systems Refresh (Sourced via HaaS leasing).

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Year 2: Tactical Peripherals/Accessories Refresh (Sourced via HaaS leasing).

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