Attachmnet_1_DX_BPO_Vendor_Response Submission_Instructions_Final.pdf

Draft D-X Baseline Performance Objectives (BPO) Vendor Response Submission Instructions

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Purpose

The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting vendor feedback on the Draft D-X Baseline Performance Objectives (BPO) and attachments. The goal is to gather industry insight regarding how these objectives can be effectively translated into a Performance Work Statement (PWS) that is clear, measurable, and executable. Feedback should focus on improving clarity, strengthening alignment with industry practices, and identifying risks or conditions that may affect acquisition strategy and performance outcomes.

Submission Format

Interested vendors shall submit a response no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. All submissions shall be sent to pithy.t.sar@census.gov and paul.w.boesch@census.gov. The email subject line shall include the following description: “Census Draft D-X BPO Response - COMPANY

NAME”

The overall submission shall be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, 12-point font. The submission shall follow the section page limitations identified below.

Title Maximum Page Count Company Overview Information 1

Sections 1-6 and comment summary from draft BPO 7

Optional Appendices and Attachments No Limit

Vendors may submit track changes and comments within the draft BPO and attachments as an optional appendix, but these must be summarized within the 7-page structured word document.

Optional appendices and attachment feedback may be included without page limits (e.g., track-changes markup, technical notes, risk matrices). After a review of responses to sections 1- 6, the Government may at its discretion choose to review the optional appendices or not.

Company Overview Information (one page)

All interested companies shall provide the following information:

Business name, company website, and headquarters address

Name of company representative, business title, and contact information

Unique Entity ID

Socio-economic status, business size, and size standard/applicable

Applicable and available North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes related to this acquisition

Applicable and available GSA contracting vehicle and include contract numbers, agency, POC, and KO.ௗ Examples include GWACs, GSA Federal Supply Schedules, MAS, Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Direct Award, or other Best in Class (BIC) vehicles related to this acquisition.

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Section 1: Baseline Performance Objectives

Provide feedback on the clarity, completeness, and alignment of the D-X Baseline Performance Objectives.

Please address:

1. Whether the objectives are clear, achievable, and aligned with commercial delivery models

2. Opportunities to refine, consolidate, or re‑sequence objectives

3. Any objectives that may introduce ambiguity or delivery risk

4. Any objectives that may require additional government‑furnished information or decisions

Section 2: Service Domain Definitions and Alignments

Provide feedback on the accuracy and clarity of the D-X Service Domain definitions.

Please address:

1. Clarity and appropriateness of each domain’s scope

2. Opportunities to refine domain boundaries or consolidate overlapping areas

3. Alignment with industry-standard service groupings and terminology

4. Any domains that appear overly broad, overly narrow, or misaligned with commercial practices

Section 3: Acquisition and Delivery Risks

Identify risks associated with the draft BPO and recommend mitigation strategies.

Please address:

1. Risks related to delivery feasibility, staffing, supply chain, or dependencies

2. Risks created by unclear requirements, assumptions, or sequencing

3. Recommended mitigation strategies or clarifications

4. Any government‑furnished information or decisions needed to reduce risk

Section 4: Performance Requirements and Service Levels

Provide feedback on the proposed performance requirements ( BPO Attachment 4: Performance Requirements Matrix) and draft Service Levels (BPO Attachment 5: Service Level Requirements).

Please address:

1. Clarity, measurability, and feasibility of the draft performance requirements and service levels.

2. Opportunities to strengthen alignment between measures and operational results

3. Any measures that may be unrealistic, unbalanced, or difficult to verify

4. Industry‑standard KPIs that should be considered

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Section 5: Fixed-Price Suitability

Evaluate which D-X Service Domains may be appropriate for fixed-price contracting.

Please address:

1. Service Domains suitable for fixed‑price delivery under acceptable risk

2. Conditions or changes required to enable fixed‑price implementation

3. Risks associated with fixed‑price structures for specific domains

4. Recommended pricing approaches (fixed‑price, unit‑based, hybrid, incentive‑based)

Section 6: Additional Recommendations

Provide any additional feedback on the BPO and attachments not captured in the sections above.

Please address:

1. Cross‑cutting issues or dependencies

2. Industry practices or models that could strengthen the BPO

3. Information gaps that may hinder accurate proposal development

Important Notes

The Government values thoughtful input based on industry experience and expertise. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for generating responses is not preferred. However, if AI is utilized respondents must disclose how it was used and to what extent the response was reviewed or validated by knowledgeable personnel. Responses should focus on substantive feedback and actionable recommendations that will improve the BPO and support implementation of measurable, performance-based service delivery models.

This Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government.

The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

The Government is NOT seeking the following at this time: Marketing materials, capability statements, product demonstrations, pricing proposals, generic boilerplate responses, or AI-generated content that is not supported by independent analysis and rationale

Respondents are advised not to include proprietary, classified, or sensitive information in their submissions. While the Government will take reasonable steps to safeguard information that is clearly marked as confidential, it cannot guarantee the protection of unmarked data.

Contractor personnel may assist the Government in reviewing responses. All such personnel have signed appropriate non-disclosure agreements on file with the Decennial Contract Execution Office (DCEO).

While the Government will not publicly release individual responses, information received may inform acquisition strategy and final solicitation documents.

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The Government may hold follow‑up discussions with vendors during the pre‑solicitation phase to promote mutual clarity, encourage dialogue, and ensure vendors have the information needed to shape well‑aligned solutions.