GSA Polaris Small Business GWAC
This government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) is a family of Multiple Award, Indefinite- Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide customized Information Technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions. The principal nature of any resulting task order procurement must be for IT services; however, ancillary support may be included when it is integral to and necessary for the IT services-based effort.
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Solicitation in a Nutshell:
Item | Details |
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| Agency: | GSA – Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) |
| Office: | ITS Office of Acquisition Operations (QTA) – Office of Integrated Technology Services |
| Status: | Draft RFP Published on Dec 31, 2020 |
| Solicitation Number: | 47QTCB21N0002 |
| NAICS Codes: | 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services |
| Contract Vehicle: | Polaris |
| Contract Period: | 5 Yrs. Base & 1 x 5 Yr. Option Period |
| Type of Contract and Award: | CPAF, CPFF, CR, CS, FFP, T&M / Government-Wide Agency Contract |
| Number of Awards: | TBD |
| Contract Value: | TBD (expected to be $15,000,000,000) |
| Set-Aside: | Total Small Business (with emphasis on WOSB and HUBZone ) |
| Due Date & Time: | TBD |
| Facility Clearance: | Individual task orders may require facility security clearances |
| Summary: | Polaris will consist of three MA/IDIQ contracts, referred to as Pools. Multiple awards shall be made in each of the three Pools.
An offeror may only submit a single proposal in any given Pool. The NAICS code selected for the Master Contract is designated as 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; however, other IT NAICS codes are acceptable if the principal nature of the resulting task order is for IT services. Proposal Volumes The Offeror may submit a MAXIMUM OF SEVEN (7) distinct Primary Relevant Experience Projects. Contractors are expected to provide:
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| Scope: | Through this GWAC, federal government agencies can award task orders to acquire IT services and IT services-based solutions. The principal nature of any resulting task order procurement must be for IT services; however, ancillary support may be included when it is integral to and necessary for the IT services-based effort. Performance may occur at Government and Contractor locations worldwide, as specified in each task order.
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| Background: | Polaris is the proposed replacement for the cancelled Alliant 2 SB solicitation. Polaris will enable the federal government to obtain customized IT services-based solutions from highly qualified small business, HUBZone and women-owned small business (WOSB) firms. |
Solicitation Documents:
| Item | Link |
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| Solicitation Package Page: | Polaris Draft RFP on SAM.gov |
GDIC Relevant Material:
| Service Category | Service Title |
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| Article | First Step Before Bidding on Government Contracts |
| Proposal Support | Color Team Reviews |
| Proposal Support | Proposal Development |
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