Update on GSA COMET II Contract Vehicle for IT Services
16 Nov, 2023
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Update on GSA COMET II Contract Vehicle for IT Services 11/16/2023 The second iteration of the CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation COMET II contract vehicle for information technology services is heating up. In September about 400 companies and 750 registrants participated in the COMET II Industry Day led by the General Services Administration (GSA). Much interest has been generated as the recompete is anticipated to have a ceiling value exceeding $1 billion. David Shive, the Chief Information Officer at GSA,...
Air Force adds $2.6B to WE&C Engineering & Construction Services
10 Nov, 2023
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Air Force adds $2.6B to WE&C Engineering & Construction Services Contract 11/10/2023 The U.S. Air Force is set to enhance the funding capacity of a potential $2.6 billion global engineering and construction support services contract over eight years by approximately $1.8 billion. This adjustment aims to raise the ceiling value of the Worldwide Engineering and Construction indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (WE&C IDIQ) contract to $4.4 billion, covering the remaining option years and providing crucial support for the Facilities, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization program....
30 Awarded on T4NG2 IT Technology Solutions & Services IDIQ
07 Nov, 2023
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30 Awarded on T4NG2 IT Technology Solutions & Services IDIQ 11/7/2023 The Veterans Affairs Department has selected 30 awardees for the second iteration of its Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation contract vehicle, T4NG2. As you can ascertain from the title, T4NG2’s purpose is acquiring IT solutions and services. Like the previous iteration, the vehicle is an enterprise contractual solution covering a wide range of Information Technology and Health IT services, including program management, strategic planning, systems and software engineering,...
USAID Awards 7 for Central America Regional Support Services (CARSS)
06 Nov, 2023
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USAID Awards 7 for Central America Regional Support Services CARSS 11/6/2023 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted contracts to seven companies as part of a potential five-year agreement worth up to $800 million. These contracts are intended to facilitate the provision of services to support USAID’s region-based and joint initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. USAID disclosed the selected contractors for the Central America Regional Support Services, CARSS, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract via a notice released on SAM.gov....
Small Disadvantaged Businesses to Benefit Under Biden Administration
27 Oct, 2023
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Small Disadvantaged Businesses to Benefit Under Biden Administration 10/27/23 In a recent memo issued this week by the Office of Management and Budget, the federal government has set ambitious targets for supporting small disadvantaged businesses. The primary objective is to allocate 13% of its contract spending to these businesses in FY2024. This directive aligns with a broader goal set by the Biden Administration earlier this year, aiming for the government to eventually award 15% of federal procurement dollars to these...
2023 Government Shutdown – Facts You Need to Know
12 Oct, 2023
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As we talk about another potential federal government shutdown, you might be surprised to learn that their frequency is much lower than it used to be. While there were 8 shutdowns in the 1980s, there were only 3 in the 90s, and none from 2000-2010. Government shutdowns in the United States trace their origins back to 1980 when Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti issued a legal opinion necessitating their occurrence. While adherence to this opinion was inconsistent throughout the 1980s, since...
NASA Releases Pre-Solicitation for SMAS III Safety & Mission Assurance
09 Oct, 2023
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In anticipation of NASA’s upcoming Safety and Mission Assurance Services SMAS III contracting vehicle, the space agency is preparing to release the associated solicitation. This third iteration of SMAS is expected to have a ceiling value of $226 million. The procurement effort, detailed in a pre-solicitation notice, will be overseen by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The primary aim of this requirement is to bolster the mission of the Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Directorate, designated as Code 300, in...
SEWP VI IT Support GWAC Draft Solicitation Released by NASA
19 Sep, 2023
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SEWP VI IT Support GWAC Draft Solicitation Released by NASA 9-19-2023 NASA is currently inviting input regarding a preliminary request for proposals (RFP) for the sixth iteration of the Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP VI) contract. This contract is designed to facilitate the acquisition of information technology products and services. NASA is actively seeking feedback from potential vendors on various aspects of the draft RFP, including its requirements, evaluation methods, schedules, security measures, export control considerations, safety protocols, occupational health...
8(a) Program Applications Suspended by SBA over Ruling
23 Aug, 2023
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8(a) Program Applications Suspended by SBA over Ruling 8/23/2023 The long-standing 8(a) program by the Small Business Administration (SBA) is poised for significant transformations after a court decision challenged the methodology used by an agency to determine a company’s social disadvantage status. The 8(a) Business Development program supports enterprises that are predominantly owned by U.S. citizens who are socially and/or economically disadvantaged to effectively compete within the federal marketplace. Underrepresented minority groups, including Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian...
NASA RFP for Safety & Mission Assurance SMAEC III Released
18 Aug, 2023
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NASA has released its request for proposals (RFP) for the third iteration of its single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Safety and Mission Assurance Engineering Contract III (SMAEC III). It has been released by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC). The main objective is to provide expert recommendations for safety and mission assurance, covering areas such as requirements, designs, testing, risk assessment, and operations. These recommendations will be presented during various interactions like meetings, review...