• The Marine Corps seeks market research for a modern, comprehensive, cloud-based Food Management Information System.
• This acquisition is not restricted to small businesses; the solicitation is open to all industry solutions.
• Responses are being sought for potential COTS-based food service management systems that meet extensive requirements.
• No specific deadline or period of performance is provided in this RFI.
Description
Synopsis PURPOSE: Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. The goal is to identify potential sources and solutions for a modern, comprehensive, and cloud-based Marine Corps Food Management Information System (MCFMIS). This RFI seeks to gather information from industry leaders on their capabilities to provide a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based food service management solution that meets the extensive requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The information gathered will help the Marine Corps refine its acquisition strategy for replacing the current MCFMIS. Disclaimer: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is for planning and market research purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI, nor will it pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. 2. Background The U.S. Marine Corps has utilized the MCFMIS since 1997 to manage garrison and field feeding operations. The current system requires modernization to meet evolving cybersecurity standards, financial policies (such as FIAR), and technological advancements. The Marine Corps' vision is a perpetual, corporate-licensed, internet- and cloud-based system that can operate in both connected and disconnected environments. The future system must integrate with multiple DoD systems, support Single Sign-On (SSO), and leverage Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to turn vast amounts of data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making. 3. Summary of Requirements The solution will be a COTS-based system extended to meet the Marine Corps' unique needs. Key functional and technical requirements include: Core Food Management: Menu planning, recipe management, nutritional analysis, product ordering, inventory control (using GS1-128 barcoding), meal production, and financial/budget management. Point of Sale (POS): A cashless and paperless system using Common Access Card (CAC) scanning for patron verification, headcount, and meal entitlement, with both check-in and check-out configurations. System Interfaces: Bi-directional integration with key DoD systems, including DAI (financial), MCTFS (personnel), STORES (ordering), and others. Technology: A cloud-based platform with full offline functionality. Must comply with DoD security standards, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIGs. Data Management & Analytics: Robust data warehousing, data migration capabilities from the legacy system, and a BI/AI module for advanced reporting and dashboards. Support Services: Full-scale deployment, business process re-engineering, user training (on-site, web-based, and schoolhouse curriculum), and …
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