Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for the ITSSS-2 RFQ are based on the vendor’s ability to meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation. The FBI will evaluate vendors based on their technical approach, management approach, past performance, and price. The evaluation criteria are as follows:
The FBI will evaluate each proposal based on the above criteria and assign a confidence rating for each factor. The confidence rating will be used to determine which vendors will be recommended for further consideration in each phase of the competition. The FBI will conduct an Advisory Down Select based upon the Factor Confidence Ratings after each phase.
Phase One:
Phase One proposals are due by 10:00 am EST on July 31, 2023. Phase One proposals should include a technical approach, management approach, past performance, and price. Vendors should also provide detailed information about their company, including their experience, qualifications, and certifications. The technical approach should include a detailed description of the vendor’s proposed solution, including hardware and software deliverables. The management approach should include a staffing plan, quality control plan, and risk management plan. The past performance section should include information about the vendor’s experience and performance on similar projects. The price section should include a detailed pricing proposal, including labor rates, materials, and other costs.
Phase Two:
The FBI will evaluate Phase One proposals and issue an Advisory Notice to vendors who are not recommended for further consideration. Vendors who receive an Advisory Notice may choose to continue with the competition or withdraw from the process. Vendors who choose to continue with the competition must submit a Phase Two proposal, which includes a detailed technical approach, management approach, and price proposal.
Phase Three:
The FBI will evaluate Phase Two proposals and issue an Advisory Notice to vendors who are not recommended for further consideration. Vendors who receive an Advisory Notice may choose to continue with the competition or withdraw from the process. Vendors who choose to continue with the competition must submit a Phase Three proposal, which includes a detailed technical approach, management approach, and price proposal.
Phase Four:
The FBI will evaluate Phase Three proposals and issue an Advisory Notice to vendors who are not recommended for further consideration. Vendors who receive an Advisory Notice may choose to continue with the competition or withdraw from the process. Vendors who choose to continue with the competition must submit a Phase Four proposal, which includes a detailed technical approach, management approach, and price proposal. Phase Four proposals should also include additional attachments, such as security plans and subcontractor information.
Proposal Submission Requirements
All required elements of ITSSS-2 shall be submitted to [email protected] under RFQ 1629665. Submissions submitted in GSA E-Buy will not be accepted or evaluated. Vendors must follow the submission requirements outlined in the solicitation to be considered for award.
How can GDIC Help?
The broad technology sector is improving the performance of federal and state government, and a large part of their IT requirements are not hardware/software, but staffing issues. GDIC provides technical proposal writing for IT services as well as government proposal writing for IT staffing requirements. We have successfully written many proposals on IT services that have brought our clients millions of dollars in contract awards. Add to this the concept of Cyber-security which is an essential requirement for all Federal agencies and for which we have been writing information technology proposals that have resulted in highly profitable contracts.
Let GDIC guide your company through the IT business capture process and help you increase your federal government customer base and revenues. Our business development and proposal professionals have several decades of experience and expertise in IT proposals and contracts for government
ITSSS-2 in a Nutshell:
Item |
Details |
|---|---|
| Agency: | US Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) |
| Solicitation Number: | ITSSS22172023FBI |
| NAICS Code: |
541519 – Other Computer Related Services
|
| Status: | Final RFQ has been released on GSA E-BUY RFQ 1629665 |
| Solicitation Status: | Phase One Advisory Notice: September 18, 2023 Advisory notice response due date: September 20, 2023 |
| Award Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Contract Period: | 1 year(s) base plus 7 x 1 year(s) option(s) |
| Type of Contract: | Multiple-Award BPA |
| Number of Awards: |
TBD
|
| Maximum Contract Ceiling Value: | $7 billion |
| Set-Aside: | Unrestricted |
| Summary: | This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Information Technology (IT) Support Services to the FBI and other DOJ components. The services to be provided under the Task Orders |
| Statement of Work: |
Contractors shall provide technical support services and qualified personnel to assist the Government in managing and implementing projects and programs as defined in individual Task Orders. These personnel will perform a range of advisory and technical services as described in this Request for Quote (RFQ). The specific description of the IT support services required will be specific to each task order request. Each individual TO will have a separate RFQ that will contain a Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), or Performance Work Statement (PWS), which will depend upon the needs of the primary customer. Because of the wide breadth of the IT services required by the FBI, this RFQ does not identify any specific task or all possible types of support that will likely be required in the execution of this BPA. Instead, this document outlines the general types of work to be performed The following services areas constitute the technical scope of this BPA:
Each of the services described below identifies examples of the types of services that may be included in individual task orders. These examples are not exhaustive, and other IT services, as required, may be associated with the task areas as defined within GSA Multiple Award Schedule Information Technology (MAS IT). |
Solicitation Documents:
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Info on SAM.gov (June 30, 2023) | Special Notice Update |
Important Dates:
| Milestone | Tentative Completion Date |
|---|---|
| Draft Solicitation (RFQ) Released | 5/23/2023 |
| Q&A on Draft | 6/5/20233 |
| Industry Event | 6/13-14/2023 |
| Release Final RFQ | 6/30/2023 |
| Vendor Questions Due | 6/28/2023 |
| Vendor Responses Due | 7/7/2023 |
| Quotes Due | 7/24/2023 |
| Evaluation Start | 7/25/2023 |
| Evaluation Complete | 11/1/2023 |
| Contract Award | 12/11/2023 |
GDIC Related Content:
| Date | Article Name |
|---|---|
| GDIC Article |
Winning the ITSSS-2 Solicitation: Tips for Contractors |
| GDIC Case Study |
A Winning Proposal for the FBI’s $30B ITSSS Program |
| GDIC Article |
First Step Before Bidding on Government Contracts |
| Proposal Support |
Color Team Reviews |
| Proposal Support |
Price To Win |
ITSSS-2 Articles
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a massive IT infrastructure that supports its operations. Its IT system is responsible for managing and storing vast amounts of data, including criminal and intelligence information. It is essential that the FBI has access to the latest technology to do so effectively. To that end, the FBI recently issued a solicitation for its Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2 (ITSSS-2) contract. The ITSSS-2 solicitation is part of the FBI’s effort to modernize its IT infrastructure, which is critical to its mission of protecting the United States from threats both domestic and foreign.
ITSSS-2 Case Study
The FBI’s Information Technology Supplies and Support Services (ITSSS) program is responsible for providing the FBI with a wide range of IT services and support, including hardware and software procurement, network and security operations, and end-user support. The ITSSS program plays a critical role in supporting the FBI’s mission to protect the United States from terrorist attacks, espionage, and other criminal activities.
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Why GDIC Excels?
The broad technology sector is improving the performance of federal and state governments, and a large part of their IT requirements are not hardware/software, but staffing issues. GDIC provides technical proposal writing for IT services as well as government proposal writing for IT staffing requirements. We have successfully written many proposals on IT services that have brought our clients millions of dollars in contract awards. Add to this the concept of Cyber-security which is an essential requirement for all Federal agencies and for which we have been writing information technology proposals that have resulted in highly profitable contracts.
Let GDIC guide your company through the IT business capture process and help you increase your federal government customer base and revenues. Our business development and proposal professionals have several decades of experience and expertise in IT proposals and contracts for the government.