U.S. Senate Web Dev 4
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 United States Senate, Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is soliciting proposals for Web Development 4 services under RFP 2026-R-038. This opportunity seeks contractors to provide website design, development, maintenance, and end-user support for public-facing websites within the senate.gov domain. The contract is a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a potential maximum ceiling of $5,637,600.00 per IDIQ contract. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive website services for Senate Offices and Committees, including:
- Website design and development.
- Ongoing website maintenance and end-user support (hourly or monthly).
- Training for designated Senate Office staff.
- Content migration and development of specific website features as defined in Task Orders (TOPRs).
- Mandatory compliance with Senate rules, regulations, and policies, including detailed web development and design guides, and stringent cybersecurity standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
- Websites must be responsive and adhere to Section 508, ADA Title II, and WCAG accessibility standards.
- WordPress is the only approved Content Management System (CMS).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award IDIQ with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) or Labor-Hour (LH) Task Orders.
- Period of Performance: One-year base period (starting approx. January 1, 2027) with five (5) one-year option periods.
- Maximum Ceiling: $5,637,600.00 per IDIQ contract (no guaranteed minimum).
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open to all eligible offerors).
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Technical and Administrative Questions Due: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via e-mail to Acquisitions@saa.senate.gov with the subject line "ATTN: Charles Blalock, 2026-R-007".
- Evaluation: Best-value basis, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance (assessed via Attachments J-006 and J-007), Key Personnel, and Price.
- Technical Proposal Page Limit: 50 pages (excluding resumes).
Key Attachments & Requirements
Bidders must review detailed attachments covering Senate Web Development Guide (J-001-A), Web Design Guide (J-001-B), Website Testing and Quality Assurance Requirements (J-002), Senate Supported Software List (J-004), and U.S. Sergeant at Arms Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for Cybersecurity (J-005). A sample Task Order Proposal Request (J-003) is provided for insight into future work.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Charles Blalock (charles_blalock@saa.senate.gov, 202-841-3876). Secondary Contact: SAA Acquisitions (acquisitions@saa.senate.gov).