GSA started the Alliant 3 ball rolling with the release of the draft RFP in mid-October of last year and, with much anticipation, they finally released the solicitation on Friday, June 28, 2024. This is another of the large Government-wide acquisition contracts (GWAC) that have been released in the last 24 months [...]
In almost every contract solicitation, there is a requirement to address risks. But what about your own risks during the recompete process? This is where a recompete risk register becomes crucial. In fact, good program/project management techniques require the establishment of a risk register to ensure the project can be completed on [...]
When it comes to large and complex bids like NASA SEWP VI, there can often be anxiety around when and how to begin developing your response. To date, we estimate that 40 percent of SEWP VI bidders have not yet begun. Likely, this means that they have: Not developed their strategy. Not [...]
The Army is considering combining two of its major acquisition efforts into a single omnibus effort. The combination of the Information Technology Enterprise Solution – 4 Services (ITES-4S) and the Army Contracting Command Enterprise for Sourcing Services (ACCESS) procurement programs would yield one of the largest Army information systems efforts in recent [...]
The U.S. Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions Program Office (CHESS) is gearing up for its major IT procurement, the Information Technology Enterprise Solution – 4 Services (ITES-4S) contract. ITES- 4S Background Here's what you need to know about ITES-4S: Big Opportunity: ITES-4S boasts a $12.1 billion ceiling and a [...]
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has begun the acquisition effort for the third iteration of the Energy IDIQ contract (Energy IDIQ III). On March 22, USAID released an update to their RFI in the form of a Special Notice on SAM.gov announcing a Pre-Bidders Conference for the effort. The conference [...]
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As bidders for NASA SEWP VI, we are looking at the Mt. Everest of federal IT proposals. Here we have the best-run program, the most popular contract with agency buyers, and the most valuable contract for providers to hold. About 1,000 bidders are expected for SEWP VI. Based on our market intelligence, [...]
NASA is leading the effort to provide next-generation Solutions to federal agencies. NASA SEWP VI is the leading information technology GWAC. Historically an IT products contract, this iteration includes expanded IT services categories. SEWP VI will offer a broad selection of IT solutions across three Categories: Information Communication Technology (ICT) and [...]
The GSA's Alliant 3 acquisition, heralds a new era in federal IT services, drawing on the legacy of Polaris and OASIS+ programs. This "evidence-based" procurement initiative promises cutting-edge solutions to government entities, aligning with the Federal Enterprise Architecture's standards. Unveiling the GSA Alliant 3 Acquisition Tentatively schedule for an April 2024 [...]
