Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Services; Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)

The DRAID BOA award date remains in January 2022. There are no changes or updates to report. We will continue to update SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (formally known as "beta.SAM.gov") every 30 days to keep Offerors aware of any changes.Thank you again for your time in developing your proposals and your continued patience while we review the proposal submissions.

Due to the number of proposals and extended source selection, the BOA award date has been updated to early January 2022.  We will continue to update SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (formally known as "beta.SAM.gov") every 30 days to keep Offerors aware of any changes.  Thank you again for your time in developing your proposals and your continued patience while we review the proposal submissions.

No further updates or changes to the status of proposal selections are provided at this time and the anticipated time for notification and issuing of the BOAs remains in Mid October 2021.   We will update SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (formally known as "beta.SAM.gov") every 30 days to keep Offerors aware of any changes.  Thank you again for your time in developing your proposals and your continued patience while we review the proposal submissions.

Thank you for your participation in the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) Data Readiness Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) Solicitation #W52P1J-21-R-0030.  Due to receiving a high number of proposals, the Goverment requires additional time to evaluate each proposal.  We’ll not be releasing individual proposal statuses until the entire evaluation and selection process is complete. The anticipated time for notification and issuing of the BOAs is Mid October 2021.   We will update SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (formally known as "beta.SAM.gov") every 30 days to keep Offerors aware of any changes.  Thank you again for your time in developing your proposals and your continued patience. 

The purpose of this JAIC DRAID BOA announcement update is to include the list of clarification requests and responses the U.S. Government has received post Q&A release on 21 April 2021. See the attached document labeled, "JAIC DRAID BOA RFP Clarifications - 03MAY2021".

As no changes have been made to the RFP W52P1J21R0030, nor the attachments, the proposal response date remains at 05 May 2021 at 12pm. The U.S. Government reserves the right to not accept any proposal submission received past 12pm CST on 05 May 2021.

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to the DRAID BOA solicitation W52P1J21R0030 is as follows:

1. Update the RFP attachment 0003 - DRAID BOA Instructions and Evaluation Criteria to correct the evaluation criteria for the Questionnaire Q3-5. Changes to the attachment are highlighted in red.

Proposal response date remains at 05 May 2021 at 12pm CST. The U.S. Government reserves the right to not accept any proposal submission received past 12pm CST on 05 May 2021.

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to the DRAID BOA solicitation W52P1J21R0030 is as follows:

1. Update the RFP attachment 0003 - DRAID BOA Instructions and Evaluation Criteria to correct the evaluation criteria for the Questionnaire Q3-5. Changes to the attachments are highlighted in red.

Proposal response date remains at 05 May 2021 at 12pm CST. The U.S. Government reserves the right to not accept any proposal submission received past 12pm CST on 05 May 2021.

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to the DRAID BOA solicitation W52P1J21R0030 is as follows:

1. Release the responses to industry’s questions. See attachment labeled JAIC DRAID BPA RFP Questions Matrix – FINAL – 21APRIL2021
    
2. Update the RFP and RFP attachments to reflect changes based on the Q&A. See the RFP changes in attachment W52P1J21R0030-0001 and following attachments. Changes to the attachments are highlighted in red.
    
   1. Attachment 0001 – DRAID BOA Questionnaire
   2. Attachment 0002 – DRAID BOA PWS
   3. Attachment 0003 – DRAID BOA Instructions and Evaluations
       
3. Proposal response date has been extended to 05 May 2021 at 12pm CST. The U.S. Government reserves the right to not accept any proposal submission received past 12pm CST on 05 May 2021.

The purpose of this solicitation is to form multiple BOAs with Offerors who can provide DRAID services to the JAIC, DoD, and the entire U.S. Government as described in the PWS. This BOA will be open for ordering to the U.S. Government in support of the DRAID.

Below are common questions/themes the U.S. Government noticed when reviewing industry’s questions.

1. What is the purpose of the BOA? Do Offerors need to submit pricing information with proposals?

No, the purpose of the BOA is to establish one pool of vendors for future DRAID requirements. No actual work is being performed at the BOA level, therefore, no pricing is required for submission. Future requirements (Task Orders), IAW the services listed in the DRAID BOA PWS, will be competed under the DRAID BOA. Only DRAID BOA holders will be allowed to compete on these future requirements (Task Orders).

2. Question 6, Technology Outreach Programs, from Attachment 0001 – Questionnaire.

This question has been deleted. Attachment 0001 – DRAID BOA Questionnaire and Attachment 0003 – DRAID BPA Instructions and Evaluation Criteria have been updated accordingly.

3. Can all BOA holders compete on any DRAID BOA Task Order?

Yes, however, the Requiring Activity may determine set asides and/or establish limitations based on the individual needs at the Task Order level.

4. Can a traditional contractor-subcontractor submit a proposal at the BOA level?

No, only CTA contractor-subcontractor(s) relationships are allowed at the BOA level. Traditional Contractor-Subcontractor relationships may be allowed at the Task Order level, as determined by the Ordering Activity.

5. Will the U.S. Government allow CTA subcontractors to submit responses and support documentation for the optional task questions, questions 6-18?

No. For Offerors submitting proposals as a CTA, the U.S. Government's intention is to onboard CTA primaries with core experience in at least one of the AI data preparation services listed in optional tasks Q6-18, rather than onboarding CTA primaries with core experience in program management functions.

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to the DRAID BOA solicitation W52P1J21R0030 is as follows:

1. Release the responses to industry’s questions. See attachment labeled JAIC DRAID BPA RFP Questions Matrix – FINAL – 21APRIL2021
    
2. Update the RFP and RFP attachments to reflect changes based on the Q&A. See the RFP changes in attachment W52P1J21R0030-0001 and following attachments. Changes to the attachments are highlighted in red.
    
   1. Attachment 0001 – DRAID BOA Questionnaire
   2. Attachment 0002 – DRAID BOA PWS
   3. Attachment 0003 – DRAID BOA Instructions and Evaluations
       
3. Proposal response date has been extended to 05 May 2021 at 12pm CST. The U.S. Government reserves the right to not accept any proposal submission received past 12pm CST on 05 May 2021.

The purpose of this solicitation is to form multiple BOAs with Offerors who can provide DRAID services to the JAIC, DoD, and the entire U.S. Government as described in the PWS. This BOA will be open for ordering to the U.S. Government in support of the DRAID.

Below are common questions/themes the U.S. Government noticed when reviewing industry’s questions.

1. What is the purpose of the BOA? Do Offerors need to submit pricing information with proposals?

No, the purpose of the BOA is to establish one pool of vendors for future DRAID requirements. No actual work is being performed at the BOA level, therefore, no pricing is required for submission. Future requirements (Task Orders), IAW the services listed in the DRAID BOA PWS, will be competed under the DRAID BOA. Only DRAID BOA holders will be allowed to compete on these future requirements (Task Orders).

2. Question 6, Technology Outreach Programs, from Attachment 0001 – Questionnaire.

This question has been deleted. Attachment 0001 – DRAID BOA Questionnaire and Attachment 0002 – DRAID BPA Instructions and Evaluation Criteria have been updated accordingly.

3. Can all BOA holders compete on any DRAID BOA Task Order?

Yes, however, the Requiring Activity may determine set asides and/or establish limitations based on the individual needs at the Task Order level.

4. Can a traditional contractor-subcontractor submit a proposal at the BOA level?

No, only CTA contractor-subcontractor(s) relationships are allowed at the BOA level. Traditional Contractor-Subcontractor relationships may be allowed at the Task Order level, as determined by the Ordering Activity.

5. Will the U.S. Government allow CTA subcontractors to submit responses and support documentation for the optional task questions, questions 6-18?

No. For Offerors submitting proposals as a CTA, the U.S. Government's intention is to onboard CTA primaries with core experience in at least one of the AI data preparation services listed in optional tasks Q6-18, rather than onboarding CTA primaries with core experience in program management functions.

Due to the volume of questions and comments for the DRAID BOA, the release of the Questions and Answers (Q&A) has been postponed until 21 April 2021. Additionally, the proposal submission due date has been updated to 05 May 2021 at 12pm CST.

RFP W52P1J-21-R-0030 Amendment 0001 and any changes to the attachments will be presented with the forthcoming Q&A release.

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) thanks you for your patience and continued support.

JOINT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER (JAIC) DATA READINESS for ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT (DRAID) BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT (BOA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

The purpose of this solicitation is to form multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) with Offerors who can provide Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) services available to the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), Department of Defense, and the entire U.S. Government as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS.) This BOA will be open for ordering to the U.S. Government in support of AI data preparation.  

All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 12:00 pm CST, 07 April 2021. See Contact Information at the base of the announcement.

Proposal submissions to this solicitation shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT), 28 April 2021. Proposals received after this time will not be considered.

The solicitation documents include: 

1. W52P1J-21-R-0030

2. Attachment 0001 DRAID BOA Questionnaire

3. Attachment 0002 DRAID BOA PWS

4. Attachment 0003 DRAID BOA Instructions and Evaluation Criteria

5. Attachment 0004 DRAID BOA PWS Appendix A LCAT Table

6. Attachment 0005 DRAID BOA PWS Appendix B DoD AI Ethical Principles

Additionally, the U.S. Government is providing an Accessibility Guide to assist new businesses with the registration process. See the attachment labeled, “DRAID Accessibility Guide” for more information.