CIO-SP4 Protests are Approaching a Resolution Soon
26 May, 2023 0 Comments
CIO-SP4 Protests are Approaching a Resolution Soon 5/26/23 You can’t have an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and similarly you can’t have a big vehicle without a few (or in this case many) protests. It appears that comprehensive hearings are coming soon for the objections raised by over 130 protestors concerning the $50 billion CIO-SP4 IT solutions contract. A few protests have already been resolved and dismissed, albeit due to administrative matters. Two dismissals were a result of filing...
Fraud in Federal Contracting is on the Rise in 2023
25 May, 2023 0 Comments
Fraud in Federal Contracting is on the Rise in 2023 5/25/23 As you’ve likely noticed in the news, the pandemic was a prime opportunity for fraudulent actors to take advantage of federal agencies. Some of the programs targeted, such as the paycheck protection program (PPP) were only temporary targets, however there are other methods in which fraudsters continue to take advantage of the system. We are continuing to see bad actors creating fake solicitations or RFQs and sending them via...
13 are Awarded on NGA’s $900M GEO-SPI B Ops Support IDIQ
04 May, 2023 0 Comments
13 are Awarded on NGA’s $900M Core Mission Ops Support IDIQ 5/4/2023 Thirteen companies have been selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide core mission operations support services under a contract with a $900M ceiling. The government has carried out this selection process to award the best value sources. No socio-economic set-asides were utilized with this procurement. The awarded vendors on the GEOINT Enterprise Operations Service and Solutions Program have been announced through an award notice posted on...
DOI Seeks Feedback on Cloud Services $10B FCHS II IDIQ
28 Apr, 2023 0 Comments
The Department of Interior (DOI) is pushing forward with recompeting a general cloud hosting contract that was awarded a decade ago and is seeking input from the industry. However, the department is allowing for a considerable amount of time before proceeding to the final solicitation for the Foundation Cloud Hosting Services II (FCHS II) contract to get feedback. This potential 10-year contract, with a value of $10 billion and multiple winners, will be subject to a lengthy preparation period. According...
Top 20 Federal Contract Vehicles (Updated Mar 2023)
16 Mar, 2023 0 Comments
Updates to the Top 20 Federal Programs/Contract Vehicles for 2023 3-15-2023 Obtaining federal contracts can be highly competitive, especially for larger contractors and top-performing firms who often compete with each other for major contract awards as prime contractors. However, with access to the right resources, contractors of all sizes can effectively secure new government contracts and establish a more stable business development pipeline. One key to success is using federal market intelligence to create a long-term strategy to compete for...
LogHOUSE Housing IDIQ Contract Holders Selected by DHS & FEMA
14 Mar, 2023 0 Comments
LogHOUSE Housing IDIQ Contract Holders Selected by DHS & FEMA 3/14/2023 Six contractors have been selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Logistics Housing Operations Unit Installation, Maintenance, and Deactivation (LogHOUSE) indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ). The NAICS associated with this contract is 236220: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. It is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. The period of performance is five years and there is an option for a six-month extension....
2023 U.S. ACE $500M+ Levee and Floodwall Opportunity in Texas
15 Feb, 2023 0 Comments
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has an upcoming opportunity for preconstruction and construction services of a levee, floodwall system, new pump stations, and related work in Orange County, Texas. Set-asides are being considered based on the capabilities of the responses. The two related contracts are expected to be over $500 million each. The Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Orange project consists of a new 26.7-mile-long levee/floodwall structure along the side of the Sabine and Neches River floodplains from the...
MD/DC/VA Federal Government Conference Feb 2023
20 Jan, 2023 0 Comments
Some great news for those in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area or jet-setters willing to travel, the annual SMART PROC GovCon Conference will be held in person for the first time since 2021. The popular GovCon conference lands on a Wednesday and Thursday, February 22nd and 23rd at the Clarion Inn and Event Center in Frederick, Maryland. You can meet representatives from many different federal agencies, attend in-depth sessions on procurement and small business education, and network with exhibitors from the industry,...
The Top 20 Federal Programs/Contract Vehicles for 2023
30 Dec, 2022 0 Comments
The Top 20 Federal Programs/Contract Vehicles for 2023 12-30-22 Obtaining federal contracts can be highly competitive, especially for larger contractors and top-performing firms who often compete with each other for major contract awards as prime contractors. However, with access to the right resources, contractors of all sizes can effectively secure new government contracts and establish a more stable business development pipeline. One key to success is using federal market intelligence to create a long-term strategy to compete for large programs...
GSA Releases Draft RFP for Alliant 3 IT Contract
20 Oct, 2022 0 Comments
GSA Releases Draft RFP for Alliant 3 IT Contract 10/20/2022 The General Services Administration (GSA) has just released the draft RFP for the Alliant 3 IT contract vehicle. Companies that provide information technology products and services will want to check out the 159-page document ASAP. GSA will be accepting questions and feedback on the draft until January 6, 2023. The government has confirmed that there will be substantial subcontracting opportunities for small business, including veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small...