BTO SETA Support Services
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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the consolidation of three existing task orders (HR001118D0007/HR001121F0031, HR001118D0006/HR001121F0024, and HR001118D0001/HR001121F0036) into a single requirement for Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support Services. This consolidated requirement will be awarded as one task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle.
Scope of Work
The consolidated requirement will procure comprehensive technical, programmatic, and operational support services for DARPA's BTO. This includes: independent assessments and analyses, outreach, administrative support, documentation, briefing and graphics development, website management, event assistance, financial/program control, acquisition support, concept development, technical expertise, background research, SBIR management, and STT testing/demonstrations/transition services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single hybrid task order (Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Cost-Reimbursable No-Fee, and Award-Fee CLINs) under GSA OASIS+.
- Period of Performance: One 6-month base period, four 12-month option years, and a 6-month final period.
- Set-Aside: No direct set-aside for this requirement. However, OASIS+ Unrestricted IDIQ contracts include small business subcontracting plans and goals.
- Anticipated Solicitation: March or April 2026.
- Anticipated Solicitation Number: HR001126RE003.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
Acquisition Strategy
This consolidation aims to eliminate overlapping scopes, reduce redundancy, and improve cost control, with an estimated reduction in labor costs and administrative burden. Market research identified GSA OASIS+ as the appropriate contract vehicle for this non-commercial requirement. OASIS+ IDIQ holders will be notified via GSA eBuy for fair opportunity to propose.
Place of Performance
Arlington, VA 22203, United States.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Mary Beth Colavito (marybeth.colavito@darpa.mil).