INDO-PACIFIC DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT SCOPING SERVICES
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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 U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), under the Executive Office of the President, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 1131PL26R0049 for Indo-Pacific Digital Infrastructure Project Scoping Services. This opportunity seeks to identify, evaluate, and develop a pipeline of high-quality grant activities for secure, trusted, and commercially viable digital infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM, Arlington, VA Time.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose of this contract is to support USTDA in evaluating and making decisions on grant proposals for digital infrastructure projects. The contractor will provide services including developing funding recommendations, Terms of Reference (TOR), and budgets for prospective USTDA feasibility studies, technical assistance activities, and pilot projects. Key responsibilities involve supporting U.S. government initiatives, engaging with prospective Project Sponsors and U.S. companies, and identifying opportunities for U.S. technology and services exports.
Deliverables include:
- Preliminary Assessment Reports: 8 (total for two awards)
- Full Project Reports: 30 (total for two awards)
- Scoping Mission Reports: 6 (total for two awards)
- Activity Amendment Reviews: 4 (total for two awards)
- Final Report: 2 (total for two awards)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Solicitation Number: 1131PL26R0049
- Period of Performance: Twenty-four (24) months from the contract award date.
- Place of Performance: Indo-Pacific Region and the contractor's facility.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with a size standard of $19 Million.
- Eligibility: Limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees must be U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Offerors must be registered and have an active status in SAM.gov.
- Awards: The Government anticipates making two (2) awards to separate bidders to manage the high volume of proposals.
- Subcontracting: Contractor use of subcontractors is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM local Arlington, VA time. Proposals must be emailed to contractproposals@ustda.gov.
- Questions Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Questions must be emailed to contractproposals@ustda.gov and tjohnson@ustda.gov. No phone calls or faxes will be accepted.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Technical Expertise, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors combined are significantly more important than price. Award will be made to the offeror(s) representing the best value to the Government.
Important Notes
The contractor must execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) upon award. The contractor will be ineligible to compete for USTDA-funded activities resulting from this contract for three (3) years. Use of AI tools is governed by specific guidelines, requiring COR approval for substantive use and prohibiting input of confidential information into public AI tools.