CANCELED: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Multiple Award Contract

This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for the purpose of developing a viable Advancing Artificial Intelligence Multiple Award Contract (AAMAC) solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry through exchange of information.

The Government is requesting that interested respondents review the draft RFP documents included in the “PIEE Solicitation Module Link for FA800325R0002” link below, as well as the questions included in the AAMAC Draft RFP Feedback form.

NOTE: Ensure to scroll down/click on Amendment 0001 within the PIEE Solicitation Module to access the latest version of the AAMAC Draft RFP.

Responses to this draft RFP are voluntary and will not affect a contractor’s ability to submit a proposal if, or when, an AAMAC solicitation is released.

The DoD CDAO/771 ESS greatly appreciate your recommendations and questions and will actively work to incorporate your feedback.

Instructions:

• All feedback should be provided via the AAMAC Draft RFP form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wKjcLGeEKQ
• Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, 18 February 2025 @ 12PM Eastern.

Summary Notes:

• Over 180 responses were submitted to the initial draft RFP (posted 20 Nov – 20 Dec 2024).
• The Government has compiled a Questions and Answers (Q&A) spreadsheet to address all comments/questions received in response to the initial draft RFP.
• Based on the preponderance of initial feedback, the following criteria were removed:
  • Number of DoD or other federal agency-sponsored ATOs
  • ISO/IEC 20000 certification
  • Peak number of FTE employees
  • Average retention rate
  • Number of SCI-eligible FTE employees
  • Number of OCONUS FTE positions filled
• The following criteria were added:
  • Number of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase III awards supporting data management, analytics, and/or AI
• The scoring requirements for all criteria, especially Criteria 1 – 8, have been clarified.
• Based on the preponderance of the initial draft RFP feedback, teaming for purposes of enhancing a prime Offeror’s score for an IDIQ is no longer allowed. However, prime Offerors may now submit a limited number of subcontracts. Please see the revised Instructions to Offerors (ITO) for further details.
• To enable DoD ordering activities to set aside future orders in accordance with their small business program goals, Small Business Reserves will be created under the Small Business Pool. See the revised ITO for further details.
• Official documentation that may be submitted in work samples has been clarified and expanded. See paragraph 4.1 of the revised ITO for further details.
• Work sample qualifications have been clarified and expanded. See paragraph 4.3 of the revised ITO for further details.
• The following attachments were re-numbered:
  • Attachment 8 Self-Scoring Matrix is now Attachment 5
  • Attachment 9 Cross-Reference Matrix is now Attachment 6
  • Attachment 10 Work Sample Cover Sheet is now Attachment 7
  • Attachment 5 Offeror Company Information is now Attachment 8
• The following attachments were deleted:
  • Intent to Compete
  • Offeror Team Organization
  • Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) Template (Note: A SBPCD will still be required; see the revised ITO for further details)
• The following attachments were added:
  • AAMAC Kickoff Meeting Statement of Work (SOW)
  • AAMAC Kickoff Meeting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

Disclaimers:

• The documents attached to this draft RFP are drafts and therefore are subject to change.
• This draft RFP is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
• The Government will not reimburse or pay for information submitted in response to this draft RFP. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
• No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise because of the submission of information in response to this draft RFP.
• Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted in response to this draft RFP, nor will the Government be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.
• No award will be made as a result of this draft RFP.
• This draft RFP is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry.
• The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this draft RFP and is not obligated by the information received.

This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for the purpose of developing a viable Advancing Artificial Intelligence Multiple Award Contract (AAMAC) solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry through exchange of information.

The Government is requesting that interested respondents review the draft RFP documents included in the “PIEE Solicitation Module Link for FA800325R0002” link below, as well as the questions included in the AAMAC Draft RFP Feedback form.

NOTE: Ensure to scroll down/click on Amendment 0001 within the PIEE Solicitation Module to access the latest version of the AAMAC Draft RFP.

Responses to this draft RFP are voluntary and will not affect a contractor’s ability to submit a proposal if, or when, an AAMAC solicitation is released.

The DoD CDAO/771 ESS greatly appreciate your recommendations and questions and will actively work to incorporate your feedback.

Instructions:

• All feedback should be provided via the AAMAC Draft RFP form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wKjcLGeEKQ
• Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, 18 February 2025 @ 12PM Eastern.

Summary Notes:

• Over 180 responses were submitted to the initial draft RFP (posted 20 Nov – 20 Dec 2024).
• The Government has compiled a Questions and Answers (Q&A) spreadsheet to address all comments/questions received in response to the initial draft RFP.
• Based on the preponderance of initial feedback, the following criteria were removed:
  • Number of DoD or other federal agency-sponsored ATOs
  • ISO/IEC 20000 certification
  • Peak number of FTE employees
  • Average retention rate
  • Number of SCI-eligible FTE employees
  • Number of OCONUS FTE positions filled
• The following criteria were added:
  • Number of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II awards supporting data management, analytics, and/or AI
• The scoring requirements for all criteria, especially Criteria 1 – 8, have been clarified.
• Based on the preponderance of the initial draft RFP feedback, teaming for purposes of enhancing a prime Offeror’s score for an IDIQ is no longer allowed. However, prime Offerors may now submit a limited number of subcontracts. Please see the revised Instructions to Offerors (ITO) for further details.
• To enable DoD ordering activities to set aside future orders in accordance with their small business program goals, Small Business Reserves will be created under the Small Business Pool. See the revised ITO for further details.
• Official documentation that may be submitted in work samples has been clarified and expanded. See paragraph 4.1 of the revised ITO for further details.
• Work sample qualifications have been clarified and expanded. See paragraph 4.3 of the revised ITO for further details.
• The following attachments were re-numbered:
  • Attachment 8 Self-Scoring Matrix is now Attachment 5
  • Attachment 9 Cross-Reference Matrix is now Attachment 6
  • Attachment 10 Work Sample Cover Sheet is now Attachment 7
  • Attachment 5 Offeror Company Information is now Attachment 9
• The following attachments were deleted:
  • Intent to Compete
  • Offeror Team Organization
  • Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) Template (Note: A SBPCD will still be required; see the revised ITO for further details)
• The following attachments were added:
  • AAMAC Kickoff Meeting Statement of Work (SOW)
  • AAMAC Kickoff Meeting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

Disclaimers:

• The documents attached to this draft RFP are drafts and therefore are subject to change.
• This draft RFP is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
• The Government will not reimburse or pay for information submitted in response to this draft RFP. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
• No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise because of the submission of information in response to this draft RFP.
• Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted in response to this draft RFP, nor will the Government be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.
• No award will be made as a result of this draft RFP.
• This draft RFP is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry.
• The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this draft RFP and is not obligated by the information received.

This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for the purpose of developing a viable Advancing Artificial Intelligence Multiple Award Contract (AAMAC) solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry through exchange of information.

The Government is requesting that interested respondents review the draft RFP documents included in the “PIEE Solicitation Module Link for FA800325R0002” link below, as well as the questions included in the AAMAC Draft RFP Feedback form.

NOTE: Ensure to scroll down/click on Amendment 0001 within the PIEE Solicitation Module to access the latest version of the AAMAC Draft RFP.

Responses to this draft RFP are voluntary and will not affect a contractor’s ability to submit a proposal if, or when, an AAMAC solicitation is released.

The DoD CDAO/771 ESS greatly appreciate your recommendations and questions and will actively work to incorporate your feedback.

Instructions:

• All feedback should be provided via the AAMAC Draft RFP form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wKjcLGeEKQ
• Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, 18 February 2025 @ 12PM Eastern.

Summary Notes:

• Over 180 responses were submitted to the initial draft RFP (posted 20 Nov – 20 Dec 2024).
• The Government has compiled a Questions and Answers (Q&A) spreadsheet to address all comments/questions received in response to the initial draft RFP.
• Based on the preponderance of initial feedback, the following criteria were removed:
  • Number of DoD or other federal agency-sponsored ATOs
  • ISO/IEC 27001 20000 certification
  • Peak number of FTE employees
  • Average retention rate
  • Number of SCI-eligible FTE employees
  • Number of OCONUS FTE positions filled
• The following criteria were added:
  • Number of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II awards supporting data management, analytics, and/or AI
• The scoring requirements for all criteria, especially Criteria 1 – 8, have been clarified.
• Based on the preponderance of the initial draft RFP feedback, teaming for purposes of enhancing a prime Offeror’s score for an IDIQ is no longer allowed. However, prime Offerors may now submit a limited number of subcontracts. Please see the revised Instructions to Offerors (ITO) for further details.
• To enable DoD ordering activities to set aside future orders in accordance with their small business program goals, Small Business Reserves will be created under the Small Business Pool. See the revised ITO for further details.
• Official documentation that may be submitted in work samples has been clarified and expanded. See paragraph 4.1 of the revised ITO for further details.
• Work sample qualifications have been clarified and expanded. See paragraph 4.3 of the revised ITO for further details.
• The following attachments were re-numbered:
  • Attachment 8 Self-Scoring Matrix is now Attachment 5
  • Attachment 9 Cross-Reference Matrix is now Attachment 6
  • Attachment 10 Work Sample Cover Sheet is now Attachment 7
  • Attachment 5 Offeror Company Information is now Attachment 9
• The following attachments were deleted:
  • Intent to Compete
  • Offeror Team Organization
  • Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) Template (Note: A SBPCD will still be required; see the revised ITO for further details)
• The following attachments were added:
  • AAMAC Kickoff Meeting Statement of Work (SOW)
  • AAMAC Kickoff Meeting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

Disclaimers:

• The documents attached to this draft RFP are drafts and therefore are subject to change.
• This draft RFP is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
• The Government will not reimburse or pay for information submitted in response to this draft RFP. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
• No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise because of the submission of information in response to this draft RFP.
• Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted in response to this draft RFP, nor will the Government be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.
• No award will be made as a result of this draft RFP.
• This draft RFP is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry.
• The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this draft RFP and is not obligated by the information received.

This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for the purpose of developing a viable Advancing Artificial Intelligence Multiple Award Contract (AAMAC) solicitation that will best communicate the Governments requirements to industry through exchange of information.

The Government is requesting that interested respondents review the draft RFP documents included in the "PIEE Solicitation Module Link for FA800325R0002" link below, as well as the questions included in the AAMAC Draft RFP Feedback form.

Responses to this draft RFP are voluntary and will not affect any contractors ability to submit a proposal if, or when, an AAMAC solicitation is released.

The DoD CDAO/771 ESS greatly appreciate your recommendations and questions and will actively work to incorporate your feedback.

Instructions:

• All feedback should be provided via the AAMAC Draft RFP form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/Ew1P7SsrwF
• Responses must be received no later than Friday, 20 December 2024 @ 12PM Eastern.

Note that since holding the Advana Industry Day on 18 September and receiving/reviewing over 300 responses to our AAMAC sources sought in October, we have made the following changes:

• The AAMAC Statement of Work was retitled as AAMAC General Requirements, to avoid potential confusion with order work statements.
• The 29 AAMAC Focus Areas briefed at the Advana Industry Day were removed, as they were causing confusion.
• For simplicitys sake, the Government condensed the original set of 20+ Ability To statements, resulting in a total of 8 Ability To statements that are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive in covering AAMAC program needs.
• To adequately capture and enable relative weighing of all AAMAC technical experience and capability areas, the Government adopted the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) methodology and created a HTRO self-scoring matrix (Attachment 8).

Disclaimers:

• The documents attached to this draft RFP are drafts, and therefore are subject to change.
• This draft RFP is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
• The Government will not reimburse or pay for information submitted in response to this draft RFP. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
• No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise because of the submission of information in response to this draft RFP.
• Proprietary information shall NOT be submitted in response to this draft RFP, nor will the Government be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.
• No award will be made as a result of this draft RFP.
• This draft RFP is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry.
• The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this draft RFP and is not obligated by the information received.