RFP Extension Notice to Industry_SAM.gov 19 May 22.docx

The Department of Defense, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, is seeking a financial institution to perform a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract for the day-to-day operations of the Overseas Military Banking Program (OMBP). The incumbent Contractor has advised the Government that they do not intend to submit a proposal for this requirement. To date, no other financial institutions have submitted a proposal nor have any indicated an interest in competing for this requirement. The Government is extending the Proposal Due Date for another four weeks to: Thursday – June 16, 2022 at 3:00PM EST to further engage industry on this requirement.

The Contract and OMBP operations have the following important characteristics:

Costs: All costs of operation, including personnel costs, are reimbursable to the Contractor.

Personnel: Per Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.237-3 “Continuity of Services”, the existing Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job and allow a successor Contractor to conduct on-site interviews with employees. This includes personnel in the U.S. and overseas.

Subcontracts: Existing contracts to perform contract requirements are transferable to a new Contractor.

Systems and equipment: Systems and equipment needed to perform the Contract requirements are transferable to the new Contractor.

Facilities: All facilities to perform contract requirements are provided by the Government or, if acquired for use by the Contractor in performance, are reimbursable to the Contractor.

Logistical support: The Government provides logistical support at overseas locations to include protective services, utilities, use of military post offices, storage facilities, maintenance of facilities, and alarm systems.

Corporate offerings: Upon Government approval and at no cost to the Government, in some instances the Contractor may market services of the Contractor’s corporate financial institution to individuals.

Brand recognition: Upon Government approval, the Contractor may display their corporate name and logo subscript to “Community Bank, operated by” on signage, webpages, and other material.