Request for Information: Evolve Revised DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP)

11/9/22 **NOTICE** Notable updates and reminders for the Evolve RFP: All functional categories will still be solicited concurrently. Proposals will be collected and managed through the Symphony Procurement application. Instructions on how to register in symphony and submit proposals will be provided in the RFP. There is not an OCI restriction on bidding or awards between functional categories at the IDIQ level; however, there is a high likelihood of OCI between FC1 (IT Management) and other functional category Task Orders. The RFP continues to include 2 Phases with an advisory down-select at Phase 1. Phase 1 will now include a Self-Scoring Sheet and a Technical Challenge. Corporate certifications (e.g., CMMI Level 3, ISO, etc.) are no longer a minimum requirement; Offerors with these certifications (and other qualifiers) will receive higher ratings in their self-scoring sheets in Phase 1. Oral presentations are no longer required. Offerors are now allowed to submit up to 3 Past Experience REP Forms per functional category (minimum is 1). Sample Task Order proposal submissions for each functional category will be required and evaluated during Phase 2. The price evaluation factor will include an evaluation of IDIQ pricing and Sample Task Order Pricing. The small business factor is no longer pass/fail; it is now an adjectivally rated evaluation factor. (end of notice) 9/12/2022 Revision: the final Q&A document was edited to remove a tab that was erroneously included. Final version has been restored. 9/7/2022 Update: the final pre-solicitation Questions and Answers sheet has been uploaded. 8/13/2022 Update: The slide deck from the industry session on 08/10/2022 (including the Q&A covered) has been added. Attachment Added: 1. 8.10.22 Partnering and SB Participation Presentation (MS Power Point) The recordings of the industry sessions held on 7/26/2022 and 08/10/2022 (and other information) can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-of-state-industry-liaison The slide deck from that session and the list of attendees is now posted in attachments. Attachments Added: 1. 7.26 Listening Session Registrants (MS Excel) 2. 7.26 Evolve Industry Day Presentation (MS Power Point) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/3/22 Update: a follow-on industry listening session (Gov Zoom) has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2022 to focus specifically on questions previously received from industry on subcontracting, teaming, and small business participation. Firms of all socio-economic categories are welcome to attend, including large businesses. Registration link for https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolve-listening-session-small-business-tickets-395399339067?keep_tld=1 Attendance is first-come, first-served. ----------------------------- The purpose of this RFI is to: Provide the revised draft Evolve Request for Proposals (RFP) for industry review (this RFP has incorporated the feedback received during the initial RFI/draft RFP release in 2021). Solicit recommendations and additional industry questions for RFP refinement. Announce a live Q&A listening session. See the attached Request for Information (RFI) announcement and associated documents for complete information.