Marketplace for Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract, referred to as MAPS (Multiple Award Professional Services), to provide Army customers, Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAE), CPEs, DoW agencies, and other federal agencies with uncommon knowledge-based professional services and support for Army enterprise infrastructure and infostructure goals with information technology (IT) services worldwide (inside and outside the contiguous United States, including hostile areas). The objective is to enhance flexibility, reduce redundancy, and improve cost-efficiency in acquiring these services.

The contract will cover the following technical support areas:

• Engineering, Logistics and Operational Services
• Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Services
• Management and Advisory Services
• Emerging IT Services
• Foundational IT Services

Services explicitly NOT within scope include: Inherently Governmental Functions, Personal Services, Architect & Engineering (A&E) Services, and Construction Services.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ)

• Contract Value: Maximum total contract value (ceiling) is $50 Billion, including the optional ordering period.

• Period of Performance: Base Period: 5 Years; Optional Ordering Period: 5 Years (totaling up to 10 years). Task Orders will have their own Period of Performance.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for the base contract. Task Orders may be Fixed Price (FP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), or Cost Reimbursement (CR), or a hybrid.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM local time.

• Questions Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Proposals must be submitted via the Digital Market Portal.

• Evaluation will be based on a Pass/Fail basis for Screening Questions, followed by a Verification Review and Downward Adjustments. The highest technically rated proposal offering a fair and reasonable price will be selected.

• Tie-breaker criteria are outlined for Large, Emerging Large, Small Businesses, and Commercial-Sector Vendors.

• The base contract will be utilized with full and open competition with reserved awards for small businesses.

• Orders may be restricted to Small Businesses based on market research.

• Specific requirements for Joint Ventures, Small Businesses, and Commercial-Sector Vendors are detailed.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541519.

• Offerors must register on the Digital Market Portal.

• Specific attachments are required for proposal submission, including Cover Letter, Scorecard, Qualifying Projects, and Past Performance Questionnaire.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (C3PAO) or higher is required for contractor information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix A, provides portal instructions for the submission of MAPS Proposals. It details the registration process for offerors and the steps required to submit a complete proposal package.

• Registration: Offerors must register one primary person and may register one alternate for emergency purposes. Registration is done via a provided link: https://chess.army.mil/proposal/default/index.
• Proposal Submission: After profile creation, offerors must confirm contact information, enter company details (Name, CAGE Code, UEI, Business Size, Alternate Submitter Email, Domains), and upload all required documents.
• Document Upload: Offerors must submit a full package, and only the last submitted package will be evaluated. Documents must adhere to naming conventions specified in RFP Section L.1 Paragraph 2.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the mandatory process for registering on the submission portal and submitting their proposals. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a proposal not being accepted as complete.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Cover Letter Form (Attachment 0001) required for proposals submitted under the "Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services." It serves to collect essential information about the proposing company, its proposed domains, business size, and any joint venture or mentor-protégé relationships.

• Prime Company Information: Name, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, UEI.
• Proposed Domains: Checkboxes to indicate which of the following domains the company is proposing to and their business size within each domain (Large Business, Emerging Large Business, Small Business, Commercial-Sector Vendor):
  • Engineering, Logistics and Operational Services Domain
  • Management and Advisory Services Domain
  • Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Services Domain
  • Emerging IT Services Domain
  • Foundational IT Services Domain
• Affiliate/Subsidiary Information: CAGE Code and UEI (if applicable).
• Joint Venture/Mentor Protégé Information: Details on JV proposals (agreement submission required), JV considerations (Populated/Unpopulated), JV Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, and Mentor Protégé status (including Mentor/Protégé names, CAGE Codes, and UEIs).
• Systems and Certifications: Information on systems/certifications used by JV or MP members.
• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Disclosure of any known or potential OCI.
• Cost Submission: Placeholder for Volume V - Cost Submission.
• Post Award Conference: Placeholder for Offerors FFP for Post Award Conference.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately represent their company's structure, capabilities, and eligibility for specific domains. Proper completion is necessary for proposal acceptance and evaluation, particularly concerning business size standards and any JV or mentor-protégé arrangements. It also requires disclosure of potential OCI.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0002 Scorecard - Large Business," is a scoring worksheet designed for large business offerors. It outlines the criteria and point allocations for evaluating proposals, focusing on both screening questions and detailed scoring categories.

Section 01 - Screening Questions:

• Requires offerors to confirm adherence to submission requirements (referencing RFP Section L.1).
• Asks for verification of an active SECRET facility clearance.
• Requires proof of ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2013 certification.
• Requires documentation of CMMC Final Level 2 (self) certification or higher, including an SPRS certificate screenshot.
• Requires verification of a Government Determined Acceptable Accounting System from DCMA or CFA.
• Requires verification of a Government Determined Acceptable Purchasing System from DCMA or CFA.
• Asks if the CAGE Code meets the threshold for performance elements rated MARGINAL or below in CPARS.
• Crucially, failure to answer "YES" to any screening question will result in the proposal not being evaluated further.

Section 02 - Scorecard: Details point allocations for various capabilities and qualifications, including:

• Government Approved Systems and Certifications: Property Management System, Facility Clearance, CMMC Level 2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• Past Performance: Recency, Relevance, NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality, Dollar Value, and Passthrough Rate for up to three Past Performance Quoters (QPs).
• LOE QPs ONLY: Vacancy Rate and Time to Fill Rate.
• Outcome-Based QPs ONLY: Schedule and Completeness.

This scorecard is essential for bidders to understand the specific requirements and evaluation criteria for large businesses. It details the mandatory certifications, system approvals, and past performance metrics that will be assessed and scored. Offerors must carefully review these requirements to ensure their proposals meet the minimum qualifications and to maximize their scores in each category. The document also highlights the critical nature of the screening questions, as a "NO" to any of them disqualifies the offeror.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0002 Scorecard -Emerging Large Business- 01APR2026.xlsx", serves as a self-scoring scorecard for Emerging Large Businesses responding to the solicitation. It outlines the criteria and point allocations for various aspects of the proposal, including systems, certifications, past performance, and other qualifications.

Section 01 - Screening Questions:

• Confirms submission requirements are met (referencing RFP Section L.1).
• Verifies the offeror meets the definition of an Emerging Large Business (Section H.1).
• Requires proof of an active SECRET facility clearance.
• Requires verification of ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2013 certification.
• Requires documentation of CMMC Final Level 2 (self) certification.
• Assesses CPARS performance against specific thresholds for MARGINAL ratings.
• Crucially, answering 'NO' to any screening question disqualifies the proposal from further evaluation.

Section 02 - Scorecard: This section details the point system for evaluation, broken down into:

• Government Approved Systems and Certifications: Points awarded for acceptable Property Management, Purchasing, and Accounting Systems, as well as TOP SECRET Facility Clearance and CMMC/ISO certifications.
• Past Performance: Points awarded based on Recency, Relevance, NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality (CPARS ratings), Dollar Value, Passthrough Rate, Vacancy Rate, Time to Fill Rate, Schedule adherence, and Completeness.
• Specific point values are assigned for different levels of achievement within each category.

This scorecard is critical for bidders to understand the evaluation criteria and how their proposal will be scored. Bidders must carefully review each section to ensure they meet all screening requirements and to self-assess their potential score based on their company's qualifications and past performance. It highlights the importance of specific certifications (e.g., CMMC, ISO), clearance levels, and detailed past performance data.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0002 Scorecard - Commercial-Sector Vendor," serves as a self-scoring tool for commercial-sector vendors responding to the solicitation. It outlines the criteria and point system used for evaluating specific aspects of a vendor's proposal, particularly related to certifications and past performance.

Section 01 - Screening Questions:

• Vendors must confirm they have met all submission requirements (referencing RFP Section L.1).
• Vendors must confirm they are a Commercial-Sector Vendor as defined in RFP Section H.1.
• Vendors must confirm they are CMMC Final Level 2 (self) certified and provide SPRS certificate screenshot.
• Answering 'NO' to any of these questions will result in the proposal not being evaluated further.

Section 02 - Scorecard: This section details the point allocation for various evaluation categories:

• Government Approved Systems and Certifications: Points are awarded for Facility Clearance (SECRET/TOP SECRET), CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) certifications (Conditional/Final), and ISO 9001:2015/2013 or ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.
• Past Performance: Evaluated based on Recency, Relevance, NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality (CPARS/PPQ ratings), and Dollar Value of up to three (3) Qualified Projects (QPs).
• LOE QPs ONLY: Includes Vacancy Rate and Time to Fill Rate criteria.
• Outcome Based QPs ONLY: Includes Schedule and Completeness criteria.

Total Credits Available: 130,000

This scorecard is critical for bidders to understand how their proposal will be evaluated and scored. It highlights specific certifications (CMMC, ISO) and past performance metrics (recency, relevance, dollar value, quality, passthrough rate, vacancy rate, time to fill, schedule, completeness) that will earn points. Bidders should use this document to self-assess their strengths and weaknesses against the evaluation criteria and ensure they meet the initial screening requirements to be considered for further evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0002 Scorecard -Small Business- 01APR2026.xlsx", is a scorecard designed to help bidders assess their eligibility and potential scoring for the opportunity, particularly focusing on small business considerations. It is divided into two sections: Screening Questions and the Scorecard itself.

Section 01 - Screening Questions:

• Requires bidders to confirm they have met all submission requirements (referencing RFP Section L.1).
• Asks if the offeror is a Small Business and requires certification.
• Inquires about having an active SECRET facility clearance and requires supporting documentation.
• Asks about ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2013 certification and requires verification.
• Asks about CMMC Final Level 2 (self) certification and requires documentation (SPRS certificate).
• Requires checking if the CAGE Code meets performance thresholds in CPARS for MARGINAL or below ratings. Small Businesses are excluded if five or more elements are MARGINAL or below.
• Crucially, answering 'NO' to any screening question disqualifies the proposal from further evaluation.

Section 02 - Scorecard: This section details how points are awarded for various capabilities and qualifications, including:

• Government Approved Systems and Certifications: Points for acceptable accounting systems, not proposing as a Joint Venture, TOP SECRET Facility Clearance, CMMC Level 2 Certification, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification.
• Past Performance: Points awarded based on Recency, Relevance, NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality (CPARS ratings), Dollar Value, and Passthrough Rate for up to three Qualified Projects (QPs).
• LOE QPs ONLY: Points for Vacancy Rate and Time to Fill Rate.
• Outcome Based QPs ONLY: Points for Schedule and Completeness.

This scorecard is critical for bidders to understand the minimum eligibility requirements and the detailed scoring methodology for the technical and past performance aspects of their proposals. Bidders must carefully review the screening questions to ensure they meet the basic qualifications. The scorecard provides a clear breakdown of how points are allocated, allowing bidders to self-assess their strengths and weaknesses against the evaluation criteria and maximize their potential score.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0003 Qualifying Project Form," is an Excel spreadsheet containing a form that offerors must complete to detail "Qualifying Projects" (QPs). These QPs are used by the government to evaluate the offeror's experience and capabilities relevant to the proposed domains of the opportunity. The form requires specific information about past contracts or agreements that demonstrate the offeror's qualifications.

• Contracting Party Point of Contact: Information for the government or private official associated with the QP.
• Specific Contract/Agreement Number: Requires a copy of the contract/agreement.
• Proposed Domain(s): Offerors must select applicable domains (Engineering, Logistic & Operational; Management & Advisory; RDT&E; Emerging IT; Foundational IT).
• Period of Performance: Criteria for the age and duration of the QP.
• Technical Capabilities Alignment: Mapping the QP to technical capabilities in Section 3.0 of the PWS.
• Description of Work: Detailing how the QP work maps to the PWS/SOW.
• NAICS Code: Identification and explanation of relevant NAICS codes.
• CPARS or PPQ: Indication if the QP has a CPARS or PPQ.
• Dollar Value: The value of the QP.
• QP Type: Whether the QP is a Level of Effort (LOE) or Outcome-Based QP.
• Performance Metrics: Specific calculations for Vacancy Rate, Time to Fill Rate, Schedule adherence, Completeness, and Passthrough Rate, with references to specific RFP sections (M.5.7.1, M.5.7.2, M.5.7.3, M.5.7.4, M.5.6).
• Certification: Offeror and Contracting Official certifications.
• Legal Entity Confirmation: Attestation that the QP was performed by the same legal entity as the offeror.

Offerors must use this form to document and submit evidence of their relevant past performance and experience. The information provided in this form will be evaluated against specific criteria outlined in the RFP, impacting the offeror's technical evaluation. Failure to accurately complete and submit this form with required supporting documentation may affect proposal evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) form. It is used to collect factual and accurate information from a Contracting (Government/Private) Official regarding a contractor's past performance (within the last four years) and current performance for a specific contract. This information will be used in the awarding of a federal contract.

• Adjectival Ratings: The form defines five rating levels: Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory, with specific criteria for each.
• Part I: Contract Identification: To be completed by the Offeror, this section requires details about the contract, including Contract Number, Contractor Name, CAGE Code, Program Identification, NAICS Code, Contract Award Date, Completion Date, and Nature of the Contractual Effort.
• Part II: Identification of Offerors Representative: To be completed by the Offeror, this section collects contact information for the Offeror's representative.
• Part III: Evaluation: To be completed by the Contracting Official, this section requires ratings and comments on the contractor's performance in the following areas:
  • Quality
  • Schedule
  • Cost Control
  • Management
  • Small Business Subcontracting
• Contracting Official Identification: Final section for the Contracting Official's identification and certification.

Bidders should be aware that this form will be used to evaluate their past performance. They need to ensure that the Offeror's Representative information is accurate and that the Contracting Official who completes the form is prepared to provide detailed and factual feedback. The ratings and comments provided in this PPQ will directly influence the evaluation of proposals for this opportunity.