A23_JRAC_Synopsis_8.29.18.docx

Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC) Washington Headquarters Services/Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is soliciting for professional program management services for the JRAC in accordance with FAR 19.804. This will be a set-aside for an 8(a) competition. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract. The NAICS Code: 541611, “Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services” and the Business Size Standard is $15M.

In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification on SAM.gov, www.sam.gov. There is a positive security requirement for this action: The offeror needs to have a Top Secret Facility Clearance and all personnel require a Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI.

The period of performance will be for one (1) base year and four (4) 1-year option periods. The estimated period of performance is December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2019.

Questions are due by September 13, 2018 at 10:00am EST.

Proposals are due by September 25, 2018 at 10:00am EST All questions must be in writing and emailed to Kimberly Carroll, Contract Specialist at kimberly.y.carroll.civ@mail.mil and Sharon Hilton at sharon.a.hilton.civ@mail.mil.

Description Summary of the Requirement The Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC) was established to meet Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUON) and Joint Emergent Operational Needs (JEON) in a quicker time frame than the standard Defense Acquisition Process approach. The JRAC rapidly assesses requirements and solutions, collaborating with the Joint Staff J-8 and the respective Combatant Commanders (COCOM) and facilitates the transfer of funds to DoD components to resolve Immediate Warfighter Needs (IWN). The JRAC provides the COCOMs the means to rapidly resolve shortfalls and capability gaps identified during ongoing operations.

The critical activities supported by the JRAC, include:

· Leading and facilitating agile and rapid responses to combatant commander urgent operational needs (UONs).

· Recognizing, responding to, and mitigating the risk of operational surprise associated with ongoing or anticipated near-term contingency operations.

· Facilitating the resolution of other urgent warfighter issues as identified by the Co-Chairs of the Warfighter SIG.

· Establishing policy, assigning responsibilities, and providing direction to facilitate the rapid delivery of capabilities in response to UONs, consistent with all applicable laws and governing regulations.

The following are attachments to this synopsis/solicitation:

Request For Proposal (RFP) DD254 only first page (to be returned with proposal) NDA (to be returned only upon award) Resume template Pricing template