Bridge to Evolution STE TESS (BEST) Multi Award Contract (MAC)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has issued a Presolicitation for the Bridge to Evolution STE TESS (BEST) Multi Award Contract (MAC). This notice provides Questions and Answers (Q&A) regarding the previously published Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP). The Government intends to issue the Final RFP within 10 days of July 7, 2024. This opportunity falls under Training Aids (PSC 6910).
Opportunity Details & Updates
This posting, associated with SAM.gov Notice ID W900KK-23-R-BEST-MAC, updates the status of the BEST MAC acquisition. A Draft RFP was issued on May 16, 2024, for industry review and feedback, with comments due by June 3, 2024. The latest update, published July 25, 2024, provides the Government's responses to industry questions concerning the DRFP.
Key Clarifications from Q&A (BEST MAC_DRFP_QA_20240725.pdf)
- Government Furnished Information/Data (GFI), Test Equipment, Part Numbers: These will be addressed during the solicitation phase for individual orders, not in the initial solicitation.
- Javelin Simulator Interoperability: System requirements for simulators will be addressed during the solicitation phase for individual orders.
- File Submission Format: PDF files are now acceptable for submissions, provided they are readable, searchable, and text-selectable. The previous requirement for MS Excel 2016 has been revised.
- Past Performance Relevancy: FMS TESS programs are considered relevant for Lot 1 and Lot 2. For Lot 2, an alternative STE LTS TESS solution (not necessarily tied to a specific funded project) is acceptable, and any similar TESS technology will satisfy past performance relevancy.
- Contract Number: The correct contract number is W900KK-24-R-0007.
- Impact on RFP: Several sections of the RFP (L.2.2.b, M.1.b, L.3.2.2.b, L.3.3.1.e, L.3.3.2, SOW 1.0, and others) have been revised or clarified based on these questions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Multi Award Contract (MAC)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: 6910 (Training Aids)
- Published Date: July 25, 2024
- Final RFP: Expected within 10 days of July 7, 2024.
Action Items
Potential offerors should review the provided Q&A document to understand the clarifications and revisions made based on industry feedback. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor SAM.gov for the release of the Final RFP and any subsequent updates.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Gloria Susie Hoybach, gloria.s.hoybach.civ@army.mil, 407-384-5490
- Contracting Officer (for DRFP feedback): Roberto J. Gotay, roberto.j.gotaygarcia.civ@army.mil, 407-208-5617