IMPORTANT MAPS UPDATE!! - ACC-APG Special Announcement: MAPS and Industry Update

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 - MAPS" initiative. It serves to collect essential information about the proposing company and their proposed participation in various domains.

• Prime Company Information: Requires the company name, point of contact details (name, email, phone), CAGE Code, and UEI.
• Domain Participation: Bidders must indicate whether they are proposing to the Technical Domain, Management and Advisory Domain, Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Domain, Emerging IT Domain, and Foundational IT Domain. For each domain, they must specify if they are proposing and select their business type (Large Business, Small Business, Non-Traditional Defense Contractor) and Socioeconomic Category (if applicable).
• Affiliate/Subsidiary Information: Fields for Affiliate/Subsidiary CAGE Code and UEI are provided if applicable.
• Joint Venture/Mentor Protégé Information: Sections to indicate if proposing as a Joint Venture (JV) or as a Mentor/Protégé, including details like JV company name, CAGE Code, UEI, Mentor/Protégé names, and CAGE Codes.
• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): A section to disclose any known or potential OCI.

This form is critical for bidders to complete accurately as it captures fundamental information about their company's structure, proposed offerings, and compliance status. It directly impacts how the government assesses the proposal's eligibility and suitability for different domains within the MAPS initiative.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "MAPS - SMALL BUSINESS ATTACHMENT 0002," serves as a scorecard and gate criteria checklist for potential bidders responding to a solicitation. It outlines the requirements and evaluation criteria for small businesses participating in the MAPS (Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services) initiative.

Section 01 - Gate Criteria:

• Requires bidders to confirm their status as a Small Business and provide relevant certifications (Woman Owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, SDB, 8a).
• Mandates confirmation of meeting all submission requirements as per RFP Section L.1.
• Requires a SECRET facility clearance with supporting documentation.
• Requires ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2013 certification with verification details.
• Requires CMMC Final Level 2 (self) or higher certification.
• Assesses CAGE Code performance against CPARS thresholds for the last three years across identified NAICS codes. Offers with five or more elements rated MARGINAL or below are excluded.
• Crucially, failure to meet any "YES" requirement in Section 01 results in the proposal not being evaluated further.

Section 02 - Scorecard: This section details the point-based evaluation for qualified bidders, covering:

• Government Approved Systems, Agreements and Certifications: Points awarded for approved Rate Agreements, and acceptable Purchasing, Accounting, Estimating, Property Management, and Earned Value Management Systems. Also includes points for TOP SECRET Facility Clearance, CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) Certification, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification.
• Past Performance: Evaluates Recency, Relevance, NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality, and Dollar Value of submitted Qualified Projects (QPs).
• Vacancy Rate: Awards points based on the vacancy rate of QPs.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the mandatory pre-qualification criteria (gate criteria) that must be met to have their proposal considered. It also provides a detailed breakdown of the scoring methodology for the technical evaluation, allowing bidders to assess their strengths and weaknesses and tailor their proposals accordingly. Bidders must carefully review and address all requirements in Section 01 and understand how their past performance and other factors will be scored in Section 02.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0002 Scorecard Commercial-Sector Vendors," serves as a scoring mechanism for potential bidders responding to a solicitation. It outlines the gate criteria for eligibility and the detailed scorecard for evaluating proposals based on various factors.

Section 01 - Gate Criteria:

• Commercial-Sector Vendor Status: Bidders must confirm they are not currently performing or have not performed commercial services contracts with the Department of War or the US Government in the four years prior to the solicitation date.
• SAM Registration: Company must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
• Submission Requirements: All submission requirements, as detailed in RFP Section L.1, must be met.
• CMMC Certification: Offerors must provide documentation of CMMC Final Level 2 (self) certification or higher. A screenshot of the SPRS certificate is acceptable.
• Note: Answering 'NO' to any gate criteria question disqualifies the proposal from further evaluation.

Section 02 - Scorecard: This section details the point allocation for various evaluation factors, including:

• Government Approved Systems, Agreements and Certifications: Points awarded for active TOP SECRET Facility Clearance, CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) certifications (conditional or final), and ISO 9001:2015/2013 or ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications.
• Past Performance: Evaluated based on Recency, Relevance (to technical capabilities), NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality (based on CPARS/PPQ ratings), and Dollar Value of previous contracts for up to three Qualified Projects (QPs).
• Vacancy Rate: Points awarded based on the percentage of unfilled positions.
• Time to Fill Rate: Points awarded based on the average number of days to fill open positions.

This scorecard is critical for bidders as it explicitly defines the criteria and weighting used to evaluate their proposals. Understanding these requirements allows vendors to:

• Determine their eligibility based on the gate criteria.
• Prepare documentation to demonstrate compliance with certifications and past performance requirements.
• Strategize their proposal content to maximize points in each category, particularly in Past Performance and Certifications.
• Self-score their proposal to estimate their competitive standing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Systems, Agreements and Certifications Small Business Attachment 0003," is a form designed to collect specific information from offerors regarding their company's systems and certifications. It requires bidders to answer a series of yes/no questions and provide supporting documentation to verify their compliance and capabilities.

The form asks about the following:

• Approved Rate Agreements (e.g., Forward Pricing/Billing)
• Government-approved Purchasing System
• Government-approved Accounting System
• Government-approved Estimating System
• Government-approved Property Management System
• Government-approved Earned Value Management System
• Active TOP SECRET Facility Clearance
• Current and active CMMC Level 2 Certification
• Active ISO 27001:2022 certification

For each "yes" answer, specific documentation requirements are outlined, including providing verification from relevant agencies (DCAA, DCMA, CFA), official audit reports, letters of approval, and contact information for the approving representatives.

This attachment is critical for bidders to demonstrate their eligibility and capability to perform on contracts requiring specific government-approved systems and certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation for "yes" answers may impact a bidder's ability to be considered for the opportunity. Bidders must carefully review the documentation requirements for each question to ensure they can meet the stated criteria.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0003 Systems Agreements and Certifications Large Business," is a form designed to collect specific information from potential bidders regarding their company's systems, agreements, and certifications. It requires bidders to answer a series of questions and provide supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with various government standards and requirements.

The form asks about the following:

• Approved Rate Agreements (Forward Pricing/Billing)
• Government-approved Estimating System
• Government-approved Property Management System
• Government-approved Earned Value Management System
• Active TOP SECRET Facility Clearance
• Complete and active CMMC Conditional or Final Level 2 Certification (C3PAO) or higher
• Active ISO 27001:2022 certification

For each item, bidders must provide current verification, official letters, audit reports, or other specified documentation in a single PDF file. Contact information for the approving agency representative is also required.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to determine their eligibility and to prepare the necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with critical systems and certifications required for this opportunity. Failure to provide the requested information and documentation may impact a bidder's ability to be considered for award. Bidders must carefully review each question and ensure they can provide the required proof.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Systems, Agreements and Certifications Commercial-Sector Vendors Attachment 0003," is a form requiring vendors to answer specific questions regarding their company's certifications and clearances. It also specifies the documentation required as proof.

• TOP SECRET Facility Clearance: Vendors must confirm if they have an active TOP SECRET Facility Clearance and provide proof.
• CMMC Level 2 Certification: Vendors must confirm if they hold a complete and active CMMC Level 2 Certification (or higher) and provide proof.
• ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2013 Certification: Vendors must confirm if they are actively certified and provide a copy of the official certification from an approved body, along with contact information for the certifying body's representative.
• ISO 27001:2022 Certification: Vendors must confirm if they are actively certified and provide a copy of the official certification from an approved body, along with contact information for the certifying body's representative.

This form directly impacts proposal preparation by outlining mandatory certifications and clearances required for participation in the opportunity. Bidders must ensure they meet these requirements and have the necessary documentation ready for submission.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS). The MAPS initiative aims to consolidate the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground's (ACC-APG) Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) and Product Lead (PL) Digital Market's Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 3 Services (ITES-3S) IDIQ vehicles into a single, more flexible, and cost-efficient contract vehicle for acquiring knowledge-based professional services. This integration is intended to enhance flexibility, reduce redundancy, and improve cost-efficiency.

• The document outlines the structure of the RFP, including sections for Solicitation/Contract Form, Supplies and Services/Costs (CLIN), Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement, Packaging and Marking, Inspection and Acceptance, Deliveries or Performance, Contract Administration Data, Special Contract Requirements, Contract Clauses, List of Attachments, Representations/Certifications, Instructions/Conditions/Notices to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors for Award.

• Specific requirements for proposals include detailed information on:

  • Cover Letter (Attachment 0001)
  • Self-Scoring Gate Criteria and Scorecard (Attachment 0002)
  • Systems, Agreements, & Certifications (Attachment 0003)
  • Past Performance (Attachment 0004)
  • Cost (Attachment 0005)
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment 0006) for Large Businesses.

• Offerors must identify the specific Domain(s) they are proposing to, with five identified Domains: Technical Services (NAICS 541330), Management and Advisory Services (NAICS 541611), Research Development Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) Services (NAICS 541715), Emerging IT Services (NAICS 541512), and Foundational IT Services (NAICS 541519).

• The maximum ordering period may be 10 years, consisting of a five (5) year Base Ordering Period and one (1) five (5) year Optional Ordering Period.

• The minimum guarantee for this acquisition is $500.00.

• Proposal submissions will be made through the Digital Market Portal.

• The proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be conducted in phases, starting with initial ranking based on self-scores, followed by a Verification Review and downward adjustments. Tie-breakers are defined for Large/Small Businesses and Commercial-Sector Vendors.

• Awards will be made based on a combination of factors including Gate Criteria, Systems/Agreements/Certifications, Past Performance, Cost, and Small Business Subcontracting Plans (for Large Businesses).

• The Government intends to make approximately 50 awards per Domain, with specific reserve requirements for Large Businesses, Commercial-Sector Vendors, and various Small Business categories (SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDV, 8(a)).

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

• The RFP outlines specific requirements and evaluation criteria for Large Businesses, Small Businesses, and Commercial-Sector Vendors.

• This is a DRAFT RFP and is not an authorization to start work.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement without incurring any proposal fees.

• Offerors are cautioned regarding Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and the "one contract per entity" rule.

• Specific requirements for facility clearances, certifications (ISO, CMMC), acceptable systems (accounting, estimating, property management, earned value management), and past performance are detailed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS). The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) and Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise, Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program intend to award a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract will be formed by combining the ACC-APG's Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) and the CHESS' Product Lead (PL) Digital Market's Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) IDIQ Vehicles. The goal is to enhance flexibility, reduce redundancy, and improve cost-efficiency in acquiring knowledge-based professional services and other functions, ensuring a unified approach to meeting the Army's evolving technology and strategic needs.

• The document outlines various sections of the RFP, including Supplies and Services and Prices/Costs (Section B), Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement (Section C), Packaging and Marking (Section D), Inspection and Acceptance (Section E), Deliveries or Performance (Section F), Contract Administration Data (Section G), Special Contract Requirements (Section H), Contract Clauses (Section I), and List of Attachments (Section J).

• Specific requirements detailed include:

  • Period of Performance (PoP): 5-year Base Period and a 5-year Optional Ordering Period.
  • Place of Performance: Determined per order, may include CONUS and OCONUS.
  • Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS): Procedures for monitoring cost overruns and performance ratings.
  • Special Contract Requirements: Restrictions on mandatory arbitration, minimum guarantee ($500.00), ordering procedures, on-ramps/off-ramps, contracting officer representatives (CORs), small business participation, travel, organizational conflict of interest (OCI), safety, hours of work, government site closures, security requirements, and Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance.
  • Proposal Submission: Instructions for preparing and submitting proposals through the Digital Market Portal, including specific volumes and required attachments.
  • Gate Criteria: Detailed criteria for Large Businesses, Small Businesses, and Commercial-Sector Vendors, including facility clearance, certifications (ISO 9001, CMMC), accounting/purchasing/property management systems, CPARS ratings, and small business certifications.
  • Past Performance: Evaluation of Qualifying Projects (QPs) based on relevance, recency, NAICS alignment, performance quality, dollar value, vacancy rate, and time to fill.

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

• Maximum Ordering Period: 10 years (5-year Base + 5-year Option).

• Minimum Guarantee: $500.00.

• Proposals must be submitted through the Digital Market Portal.

• Evaluation will be based on a multi-phase process including self-scoring, verification review, gate criteria, past performance, and cost.

• The Government intends to make approximately 50 awards per Domain, with specific set-asides for Large Businesses, Small Businesses, and Commercial-Sector Vendors.

• Tie-breakers will be used in case of equal scores.

• The acquisition aims for full and open competition among MAPS base contract holders.

• Specific set-aside requirements and goals are outlined for Large Businesses, Small Businesses (including various subcategories like WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)), and Commercial-Sector Vendors.

• Only one contract per Domain per legal entity is allowed.

• This is a DRAFT RFP. Submission of a proposal constitutes acknowledgment that it is not an authorization to start work.

• Policies outlined in FAR Subpart 15.3 do not apply except as specifically referenced in this RFP.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Form, Attachment 0006. It is designed to collect information from the Government/Customer regarding a contractor's past performance on contracts within the last four years. This information is crucial for evaluating potential contractors during the awarding of a federal contract.

The form is divided into four parts:

• Part I: General Information: Collects basic contract details such as Contractor, Contract Number, and Point of Contact (POC) information.
• Part II: Contract Identification: To be completed by the Offeror, this section gathers details about the specific contract being referenced, including contractor name, address, program title, contract number, NAICS code, prime contractor name, award date, completion date, and a description of the contractual effort.
• Part III: Evaluation: To be completed by the Government/Customer POC (Respondent). This is the core of the questionnaire, where evaluators rate the contractor's performance in several categories using adjectival ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory). Categories include:
  • Quality
  • Schedule
  • Cost Control
  • Management
  • Small Business Subcontracting
  • Regulatory Compliance Evaluators are required to provide explanations for their ratings.
• Part IV: Return Information: Collects contact details for the Government/Customer Respondent.

Bidders should be aware that this form will likely be sent to previous Government customers to gather feedback on their performance. The ratings and explanations provided in response to this questionnaire will significantly influence the past performance evaluation factor in the selection process for this opportunity. Bidders should ensure their past performance is well-documented and that their references are prepared to provide accurate and detailed feedback.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 0002 Scorecard Large Business," serves as a gate criteria and evaluation scorecard for large business offerors responding to the MAPS (Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services) opportunity. It outlines the mandatory requirements for proposal submission and the scoring methodology.

Section 01 - Gate Criteria:

• Requires offerors to meet all submission requirements as per RFP Section L.1.
• Mandatory certifications and system acceptances include:
  • Active SECRET facility clearance.
  • ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2013 certification.
  • CMMC Final Level 2 (self) certification or higher.
  • Government Determined Acceptable Accounting System.
  • Government Determined Acceptable Purchasing System.
• For Large Businesses, CPARS ratings for the past three years across the five NAICS codes must not have 5% or more elements rated MARGINAL or below. Offerors without CPARS should select N/A.
• Crucially, if any gate criteria question is answered 'NO', the proposal will not be evaluated further.

Section 02 - Scorecard:

• Details the scoring for Government Approved Systems, Agreements and Certifications (e.g., Rate Agreements, Estimating System, Earned Value Management System, Property Management System, Facility Clearance, CMMC, ISO/IEC 27001:2022).
• Outlines Past Performance evaluation criteria, including:
  • Recency of Qualified Projects (QP).
  • Relevance of QP to proposed Domain.
  • NAICS Alignment of QP.
  • Performance Quality of QP (based on CPARS/PPQ ratings).
  • Dollar Value of QP.
  • Vacancy Rate.
  • Time to Fill Rate.
• Bidders are expected to self-score and have their scores verified by the Government.

This document is critical for large business bidders as it defines the minimum qualifications (gate criteria) that must be met to proceed with the evaluation. It also provides a detailed breakdown of how proposals will be scored, allowing bidders to understand the relative importance of various factors such as certifications, systems, and past performance. Bidders must carefully review and address all requirements to ensure their proposal is considered and to maximize their score.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Qualifying Project Form Attachment 0004," is a form that offerors must complete to provide information about a "Qualifying Project" (QP). This form is used to demonstrate how a past project performed by the offeror aligns with the requirements of the current solicitation, particularly concerning the proposed domain and technical capabilities outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Qualifying Project Number: Unique identifier for the project.
• Specific Contract/Agreement Number: The contract number under which the QP was performed.
• Proposed Domain(s): The service area(s) the QP relates to.
• Dollar Value: The total value of the QP.
• NAICS Code: The North American Industry Classification System code for the QP, with a field for explanation if it differs from the agreement's NAICS code.
• Period of Performance: The duration of the QP.
• Government Official/Private Official Point of Contact: Contact information for the QP.
• Technical Capabilities Alignment: Identification of which PWS technical capabilities the QP aligns with.
• Vacancy Rate: Calculation of the vacancy rate for the QP's last full year of performance.
• Average Time to Fill Rate: Calculation of the average time to fill vacancies for the QP.
• Brief description of work mapping to the PWS: A narrative explaining how the QP's work is relevant to the offeror's proposed domain.
• CAGE Code: Information regarding the CAGE code of the entity performing the QP, especially if it differs from the offeror's.
• Legal Entity Confirmation: Confirmation of the legal entity and its relationship to the offeror.

Bidders must complete this form accurately to demonstrate their relevant past performance and capabilities. The information provided will be used to assess the offeror's experience and its alignment with the government's needs as defined in the PWS. The government reserves the right to verify the information provided on this form.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an "Industry Update" from the ACC-APG, intended to present upcoming contracting opportunities from various local contracting divisions and requirements owners. It outlines the divisions and the entities they support:

• Division A: Supports U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM).
• Division B: Supports Program Executive Office Command Control Communications and Network (PEO C3N).
• Division C: Supports Program Executive Office-Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) and Program Executive Office - Missiles and Space (PEO MS).
• Division D: Supports Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and PEO Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS).
• Installation and Technology Division: Supports Installation Management Command (IMCOM), APG Garrison, DEVCOM – Chemical Biological Center (CBC), U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), and Software License Agreements.
• DC30E Division: Supports reimagining contracting for digital requirements, focusing on building expertise, collaboration, training, scaling, and institutionalizing modern software development practices.

This document provides potential bidders with an overview of the types of organizations and areas where contracting opportunities may arise within the ACC-APG. It helps vendors identify which divisions might be relevant to their capabilities and interests for future solicitations.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an "Industry Alert" announcing that the MAPS acquisition will proceed. It also serves as an invitation to an upcoming ACC-APG event: an "Industry Update | MAPS Pre-Solicitation Walk-Through."

This alert informs potential bidders that the MAPS acquisition is moving forward and provides details for an event where they can learn more about it. The event details include:

• Date: Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
• Location: Myer Auditorium, 6555 Surveillance Loop (BLDG 6000), APG, MD 21005
• Check-in: Starts at 7:45 am
• Event Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Instructions are provided on how to register for the event, both in-person and virtually, with a limit of two representatives per company for in-person attendance. A link to the SAM.gov posting is also provided for further information.