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...
Dept. of Interior Adds 13 to $1.5B C-MAC Construction IDIQ
11 Aug, 2023
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The Department of the Interior (DOI) has granted positions to 13 companies as part of a potential five-year contract worth $1.5 billion. This contract, known as the Construction Multiple Award Contract (C-MAC), pertains to the provision of design and construction support services. C-MAC is comprised of a pool of contracts utilizing the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework, structured as a MAC. The scope of work within the C-MAC will encompass a broad spectrum of projects involving Design-Build (DB) and...
DOE Selects 19 for $5B Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) IDIQ
04 Aug, 2023
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DOE Selects 19 for $5B Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) IDIQ 8/4/2023 The Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has named the awardees of the fourth iteration of its Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). Of the 25 bidders, 19 have won places on ESPC, more than the 15 estimated positions in the solicitation. Awardees are all on DOE’s Qualified List of Energy Services Companies (ESCOs). The contract type is a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity...
GLOBALCAP IDIQ Request for Proposals Released with $5B Cap
03 Aug, 2023
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GLOBALCAP IDIQ Request for Proposals Released by the Department of State 8/3/2023 The State Department has initiated a search for proposals to establish a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle known as GLOBALCAP. This $5 billion multiple award contract (MAC) aims to provide comprehensive support to U.S. foreign policy initiatives worldwide, with a primary focus on enhancing peace, security, and regional stability. AFRICAP III and GPOI IDIQ are both consolidated in the GLOBALCAP IDIQ. It is listed under NAICS 561210 –...
Air Force Awards 13 New Vendors on JADC2 IDIQ
28 Jul, 2023
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Air Force Awards 13 New Vendors on JADC2 IDIQ 7/28/23 The U.S. Air Force has awarded new places on a $950 million contract for thirteen additional vendors. These vendors will compete to build and demonstrate Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) technologies for air, land, space, sea, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum operations. Previously 27 vendors were awarded in June 2020. This indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity award is focused on developing and operating multidomain capabilities within an open architecture environment. The goal is...