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Global Application Research, Development, Engineering, and Maintenance (GARDEM)

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FA8750-19-R-0001Federal

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This modification to the original solicitation FA8750-19-R-0001 for the Global Application Research, Development, Engineering, and Maintenance (GARDEM) program provides updated Government responses to industry questions and comments, supplementing previous feedback issued between October 2018 and February 2019. The amendment includes an attachment containing these additional responses dated February 26, 2019, clarifying points raised by potential contractors to ensure better understanding and engagement during the solicitation process. All other aspects of the original solicitation remain unchanged, and interested parties are advised to continue monitoring the official site for any future amendments or relevant updates. The solicitation, managed by the Department of Defense’s AFRL RIK office located in Rome, New York, falls under NAICS code 541511, which pertains to custom computer programming services. Ashley M. VanDenTop is the designated Contracting Officer and primary point of contact for this opportunity. The contract involves research and development efforts focused on global applications, incorporating engineering and maintenance activities. This update ensures transparency and responsiveness by addressing industry feedback comprehensively to facilitate informed proposals.

General Info

Modification updates government responses to industry questions for GARDEM solicitation, maintaining original terms.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

Contract Value

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NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

NY

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NONE

Awardee

PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC.

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Cost Proposal Pricing Template - RFP Attachment No. 18 - Dated 07 February 2019

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Cost Proposal Pricing Template - RFP Attachment No. 18 - Dated 28 December 2018

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Draft RFP Attachment No. 18 Cost Proposal Pricing Template

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Memorandum of Agreement for AFRL Software and Technical Data Release

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Interested Parties List - 31DEC2018

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Cross_Reference_Matrix_-_RFP_Attachment_No._8_-_Dated_11_February_2019.pdf

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Draft_Real_Task_Order_No._FA8750-20-F-0001.pdf

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Draft_Real_Task_Order_No._FA8750-20-F-0004.pdf

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Draft_Sample_Task_Order_No._FA8750-20-F-0002.pdf

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FA8750-19-R-0001_0001_Amendment_No._1.pdf

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FA8750-19-R-0001_0002_Amendment_No._2.pdf

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FA8750-19-R-0001_-_Dated_28_January_2019.pdf

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GARDEM_Draft_RFP_FA8750-19-R-0001.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Draft_RFP_Questions-Comments_from_Industry_-_23_October_2018.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Industry_Questions-Comments_-_12_February_2019.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Industry_Questions-Comments_-_16_January_2018.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Industry_Questions-Comments_-_20_December_2018.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Industry_Questions-Comments_-_21_February_2019.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Industry_Questions-Comments_-_25_January_2018.pdf

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Government_Responses_to_Industry_Questions-Comments_-_26_February_2019.pdf

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Interested_Parties_List_10_May_2018.pdf

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Interested_Parties_List_11July2018.pdf

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Interested_Parties_List_21FEB2019.pdf

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Interested_Parties_List_23OCT2018.pdf

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Real_Task_Order_No._FA8750-20-F-0001_-_Dated_28_January_2019.pdf

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Sample_Task_Order_No._FA8750-20-F-0002_-_Dated_28_January_2019.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik
Contacts1 person available
OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik
Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
Contacts
Ashley M. VanDenTopContracting Officer
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Modification to FA8750-19-R-0001: The following Presolicitation Notice (FA8750-19-R-0001) for Global Application Research, Development, Engineering, and Maintenance (GARDEM) is modified to make the following changes: This modification incorporates additional Government responses to industry comments and questions after the posted feedback dated 23 October 2018, 20 December 2018, 16 January 2019, 28 January 2019, 12 February 2019, and 21 February 2019. List of Attachments: 1. Government Responses to Industry Questions and Comments - Dated 26 February 2019 Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. All other information publicized in the original synopsis is unchanged.

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