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The DARPA Information Technology Directorate (ITD) Multi-Network Support Services contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541513, aimed at procuring IT services through a phased evaluation process. The acquisition strategy includes multiple milestones, with the final Request for Proposal (RFP) expected to be posted between late February and early March 2020. Key dates include the Phase I proposals due in early April 2020, advisory notification letters sent in mid-April, Phase II proposals due in late May, and the award anticipated in September 2020. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 15 rules and targets qualified small businesses, focusing on IT professional services, including multi-network support. The contract development involved several updates, including clarifications on applicable Special Item Numbers (SINs), specifically allowing for the inclusion of SIN 132-51 for IT professional services under legacy Schedule 70 for those not transitioned to the MAS schedule. Industry engagement was emphasized through an Industry Day held in February 2020, during which draft performance work statements (PWS), sections of the RFP, key personnel qualifications, and evaluation criteria were shared with potential offerors. The solicitation restricts direct communication to designated email contacts and prohibits phone calls or one-on-one meetings, ensuring a fair and transparent procurement process. The effort supports DARPA’s ITD mission by facilitating multi-network support services to enhance secure and efficient IT operations within the agency.

General Info

Small businesses compete for DARPA IT multi-network support contract under phased evaluation, award September 2020.

NAICS

541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, 22203, USA

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SBA

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Attachment 1A Additional Requirements Draft IT MNSS 2.13.20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Contacts2 people available
OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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Mary Beth Colavito
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Update (February 20, 2020) Question: Would the DARPA Contracts Management Office please consider adding an additional IT Services related SIN (132-51-Information Technology Professional Services) under the DARPA ITD acquisition strategy? Answer: Yes, 132-51 is the appropriate SIN under legacy Schedule 70 permitted if any Quoters have not yet completed the modification to transition to MAS as outlined in Question 1 of the previously posted Q&A. ------------------------------------------ Update 2 (February 13, 2020) Please note that the remaining milestones of the Estimated Acquisition Timeline are updated as follows: Final RFP Posted - Late February to Early March 2020 Phase I Proposals Due - Early April 2020 Phase I Advisory Notification Letters Sent - Mid April 2020 Phase II Proposals Due - Late May 2020 Award - September 2020 ------------------------------------------ Update (February 13, 2020) Industry Day Questions & Answers (Q&A) and revised Attachment 1A (pdf and tracked changes version for reference) now attached. Please note the Government acknowledges it has received additional questions that are being considered as it develops the final Request for Quote (RFQ). If a Quoter still has the question(s) after receipt of the final RFQ, it may re-submit the question(s) through the process outlined in the RFQ. Please also note the previously below "Update" dated January 27, 2020, has been removed. The updated acquisition strategy detailed in the Q&A does not require a synopsis. Additionally, the facility clearance clarification was determined to be incorrect. The correct response is included in the attached Q&A. ------------------------------------------ Update (February 4, 2020) Industry Day Presentation Slides now attached. Questions & Answers forthcoming. ------------------------------------------ Update (January 31, 2020) DRAFT Key Personnel and Help Desk Qualifications now attached. ------------------------------------------ Update (January 30, 2020) DRAFT Request for Proposal Sections L & M (including Evaluation Criteria) and Attachment 1A - Additional Requirements (including Organizational Conflict of Interest restrictions) now attached. Documents subject to change prior to final RFP posting. -------------------------------------------- Update (January 15, 2020): INDUSTRY DAY INFORMATION DARPA ITD will host an Industry Day for potential offerors on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 10:00 AM ET in Arlington, VA. Please see additional information and register by Friday, January 24, 2020, at the following location: https://cvent.me/9aZzK7. There is a maximum of three representatives per company permitted to attend this event. Attached is a draft PWS for review prior to the Industry Day. Further draft solicitation documents may be posted here as they become available. Questions regarding the Industry Day, PWS, and requirement shall ONLY be submitted to contact@example.gov. No phone calls or one-on-one meeting requests will be accepted. Depending on the nature of the question, they may be answered here, at the Industry Day, after the Industry Day, or not at all. An opportunity to submit questions will also be available at the Industry Day. --------------------------------- After review of Sources Sought Notice "DARPASSN_09182019" responses, the Government intends to procure the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Information Technology Directorate (ITD) Multi-Network Support Services as a FAR Part 15 small business set-aside competition using a phased evaluation. All pertinent information will be posted on Beta.SAM. Estimated Acquisition Timeline: Draft RFP Posted - Mid January 2020 Industry Day Held at DARPA - Late January 2020 Final RFP Posted - Mid February 2020 Phase 1 Proposals Due - Mid March 2020 Phase 1 Advisory Down Select Letters Sent - Late March 2020 Phase 2 Proposals Due - May 2020 Award - September 2020 The above acquisition strategy is for informational purposes only and subject to change. Questions regarding this requirement shall ONLY be submitted to contact@example.gov. No phone calls or one-on-one meeting requests will be accepted.

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