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...
Feds & SBA Break Record on Small Business Set-Asides in FY2022
25 Jul, 2023
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Feds & SBA Break Record on Small Business Set-Asides in FY2022 7-25-23 In a recent announcement, Small Business Association (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman revealed that the Biden-Harris Administration achieved a significant milestone by surpassing its small business contracting target of 23% in fiscal year (FY) 2022. They awarded a record-breaking 26.5% of federal contract dollars to small businesses, marking an all-time high. This achievement reflects a substantial investment of $162.9 billion into the small business economy, signifying an impressive...
Preliminary $2.5B Hemisphere RFP Released by U.S. Space Force
07 Jul, 2023
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Preliminary $2.5B Hemisphere RFP Released by U.S. Space Force 7/7/2023 The U.S. Space Force has issued a preliminary request for proposals to gather information from potential industry sources capable of handling its upcoming Hemisphere Advisory RFP. The ceiling of Horizon is expected to be $2.5 billion. This contract would involve providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) aimed at the development, advancement, and maintenance of weapon systems for Space Systems Command (SSC). This will be in the areas of Space Domain...
NASA to Start Third On-Ramp on Rapid IV Spacecraft Contract in August
30 Jun, 2023
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NASA to Start Third On-Ramp on Rapid IV Spacecraft Contract in August 6/30/23 NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has plans to reopen and request proposals for the On-Ramp provision of the Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) contracts. This will be On-Ramp III and all signs point to an August release date for the final solicitation. Proposals will then be due 30-45 days thereafter. Rapid IV offers a contract vehicle for the GSFC, NASA, and other federal government agencies...
U.S. Air Force issues 46 awards on $1B TETRAS II IDIQ
27 Jun, 2023
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U.S. Air Force issues 46 awards on $1B TETRAS II IDIQ 6/27/23 The U.S. Air Force issued 46 awards to companies for the second phase of a potential five-year contract TETRAS II. Known as Test and Evaluation Technologies for Ranges, Armaments, and Spectrum II, this multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ contract) is valued at nearly $1B. It aims to develop and enhance test and evaluation systems for munitions, spectrum improvements, electronic combat, and C5ISR platforms. It is listed under primary NAICS 336419...