INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS-3 SERVICES (ITES-3S) - ***Update to Estimated Award Date***

On 25 SEP 2018, the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) awarded the 135 base contracts which comprise the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) contract vehicle, with 85 awards going to Small Businesses (reference Attachment ITES-3S List of Awardees). ITES-3S is a multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity vehicle which features decentralized ordering and no contract access fee charged to agencies awarding against it. The base ordering period of performance is 25 SEP 2018 to 24 SEP 2023. Four additional one-year optional ordering periods are possible, if exercised. ITES-3S awardees and contract numbers are listed on the attachment titled "ITES-3S Awardees".

Notice to Awardees: Attachment 0001, as defined in Section J of the base contract, is the same as found in Amendment 0004 of Solicitation W52P1J-15-R-0096. Attachment 0002, as defined in Section J of the base contract, is the same as found in Amendment 0003 of Solicitation W52P1J-15-R-0096. These attachments are provided again here as attachments to this notice for your convenience. Attachment 0003, as defined in Section J of the base contract, is a pdf document of each awardees' price matrix, and will be posted on the CHESS ITES-3S site for customer market research purposes. Attachment 0003 will not be provided in this notification.

A post-award meeting is being planned. Notification will be sent to the ITES-3S awardees when date and location are definitized.

Please refer to the CHESS site at https://chess.army.mil/ for any future ITES-3S announcements.

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Update: Interested parties were notified of the ITES-3S award status on 1 March 2018. If you are an interested party and believe you did not receive notice please email usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil

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Update: Interested parties were notified of the ITES-3S award status on 1 March 2018. If you are an interested party and believe you did not receive notice please email usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil

The purpose of this notification is to inform industry that the award of contracts will not be made 2nd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2018, as previously announced. The Government anticipates providing additional information via FBO within the next 60 days.
Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to inform industry that the award of contracts will not be made 2nd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2018, as previously announced.  The Government anticipates providing additional information via FBO within the next 60 days.

Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S. 

The purpose of this notification is to provide industry with the following update to the Estimated Milestone Schedule:
The estimated Award Date has been changed -
FROM: December 2017
TO: 2nd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2018.
Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to provide industry with the following update to the Estimated Milestone Schedule:

The estimated Award Date has been changed - 

FROM: December 2017
TO: 2nd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2018.

Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S. 

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Amendment 0005.
The Government does not anticipate any further changes to the subject solicitation.
The solicitation closing date/time is NOT extended as a result of this amendment.

All other terms and conditions of solicitation W52P1J-15-R-0096 remain unchanged and in full effect.

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide Amendment 0005.

The Government does not anticipate any further changes to the subject solicitation.

The solicitation closing date/time is NOT extended as a result of this amendment.

All other terms and conditions of solicitation W52P1J-15-R-0096 remain unchanged and in full effect.

The purpose of this notification is to clarify a system error in FedBizOpps.

1. The Amendment 0003 documents posted on 21 March 2016 are located in the package titled "Package #10".

2. The Amendment 0004 documents posted on 22 March 2016 are located in the package titled "Amendment 3".

FedBizOpps is aware of the error and working to correct the issue.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to clarify a system error in FedBizOpps.

1. The Amendment 0003 documents posted on 21 March 2016 are located in the package titled "Package #10".

2. The Amendment 0004 documents posted on 22 March 2016 are located in the package titled "Amendment 3".

FedBizOpps is aware of the error and working to correct the issue.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The purpose of this notification is to provide Amendment 0004.

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has been revised to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 30 March 2016.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to provide Amendment 0004.

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has been revised to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 30 March 2016.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The purpose of this notification is to:

1. Provide Amendment 0003; and
2. Notify potential offerors that the Government does not anticipate any further changes to the subject solicitation at this time.

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has NOT been revised and remains 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 28 March 2016.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to:

1. Provide Amendment 0003; and

2. Notify potential offerors that the Government does not anticipate any further changes to the subject solicitation at this time.

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has NOT been revised and remains 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 28 March 2016.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The purpose of this notification is to provide a conformed, unsecured copy of the RFP so that offerors can more easily sign the first page (if electing to digitally sign), complete any necessary fill-ins, and utilize the copy/paste functionality, if desired. The original version of the PDF was secured and did not allow users to copy/paste content or edit (sign/fill) the document. This document is being provided as a courtesy; use of this document by offerors is entirely optional.

It should be noted that this version is a CONFORMED copy through Amendment 0002, meaning that the changes through Amendment 0002 have been incorporated. Please ignore any reference in Section A of a due date other than that which has been specified by the most recent Amendment to this RFP.

Additionally, Page 1 of the attached has been updated to reflect the current due date/time. When submitting a signed copy of Page 1 of the basic RFP, offerors may elect to utilize either Page 1 from this conformed copy of the RFP, or Page 1 from the RFP as originally posted on 12 Feb 2016.

This FBO update does not constitue an amendment to the RFP. At this time, the RFP is current as of Amendment 0002.

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The purpose of this notification is to provide a conformed, unsecured copy of the RFP so that offerors can more easily sign the first page (if electing to digitally sign), complete any necessary fill-ins, and utilize the copy/paste functionality, if desired. The original version of the PDF was secured and did not allow users to copy/paste content or edit (sign/fill) the document.  This document is being provided as a courtesy; use of this document by offerors is entirely optional.

It should be noted that this version is a CONFORMED copy through Amendment 0002, meaning that the changes through Amendment 0002 have been incorporated. Please ignore any reference in Section A of a due date other than that which has been specified by the most recent Amendment to this RFP.

Additionally, Page 1 of the attached has been updated to reflect the current due date/time. When submitting a signed copy of Page 1 of the basic RFP, offerors may elect to utilize either Page 1 from this conformed copy of the RFP, or Page 1 from the RFP as originally posted on 12 Feb 2016.

This FBO update does not constitue an amendment to the RFP. At this time, the RFP is current as of Amendment 0002.

The purpose of this notification is to:

1. Provide Amendment 0002;
2. Provide a revised Attachment 0001 (ITES-3S Performance Work Statement); and
3. Provide a revised Attachment 0008 (ITES-3S Price Model).

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has been revised to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 28 March 2016.
Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to:

1. Provide Amendment 0002;
2. Provide a revised Attachment 0001 (ITES-3S Performance Work Statement); and
3. Provide a revised Attachment 0008 (ITES-3S Price Model).

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has been revised to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 28 March 2016.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The purpose of this notification is to:

1. Provide Amendment 0001; and
2. Provide a revised Attachment 0008 (ITES-3S Price Model).

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has been revised to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 23 March 2016.
Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to:

1. Provide Amendment 0001; and
2. Provide a revised Attachment 0008 (ITES-3S Price Model).

Please note that the due date set forth for proposals has been revised to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 23 March 2016.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The purpose of this notification is to provide the following update:

Due to the high volume of questions received from industry regarding the subject solicitation, the Government anticipates an extension to the ITES-3S proposal due date. The revised proposal due date will be forthcoming via amendment. At this time, the Government anticipates the amendment will be released no later than COB 4 March 2016, and that the proposal due date will be extended by a minimum of one calendar week.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to provide the following update:

Due to the high volume of questions received from industry regarding the subject solicitation, the Government anticipates an extension to the ITES-3S proposal due date. The revised proposal due date will be forthcoming via amendment. At this time, the Government anticipates the amendment will be released no later than COB 4 March 2016, and that the proposal due date will be extended by a minimum of one calendar week.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) in support of the Project Director Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (PD CHESS) Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) program.

The overall objective of ITES-3S is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to the Army, other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.
The total amount of all orders placed against all contracts from the ITES-3S RFP shall not exceed $12.1 B over a nine-year period of performance. The nine-year period of performance consists of a base period of five years and includes four one-year options. This requirement is being solicited under Full and Open competition. The Government anticipates awarding 24 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards, with an anticipated 14 reserved for Small Businesses that meet North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541519, "Other Computer Related Services" (revenue size standard $27.5M).
All contractors who provide goods and/or services to the DoD must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ or contact the SAM Registration Assistance Center at 1-866-606-8220, customer service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for completion. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 15.201; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.FedBizOpps.gov.

NOTE: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access http://www.FedBizOpps.gov in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued.

Direct any questions prior to the closing date of the solicitation in writing to: Contracting Officer, Ryan C. Pierce, or to the Contract Specialist, Stuart J. Honn, via email to the following address: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) in support of the Project Director Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (PD CHESS) Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) program.

The overall objective of ITES-3S is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to the Army, other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.

The total amount of all orders placed against all contracts from the ITES-3S RFP shall not exceed $12.1 B over a nine-year period of performance. The nine-year period of performance consists of a base period of five years and includes four one-year options. This requirement is being solicited under Full and Open competition. The Government anticipates awarding 24 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards, with an anticipated 14 reserved for Small Businesses that meet North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541519, "Other Computer Related Services" (revenue size standard $27.5M).

All contractors who provide goods and/or services to the DoD must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ or contact the SAM Registration Assistance Center at 1-866-606-8220, customer service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for completion. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 15.201; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.FedBizOpps.gov.

NOTE: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access http://www.FedBizOpps.gov in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued.

Direct any questions prior to the closing date of the solicitation in writing to: Contracting Officer, Ryan C. Pierce, or to the Contract Specialist, Stuart J. Honn, via email to the following address: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in support of the Project Director Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (PD CHESS) Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) program on or after 12 February 2016.

***THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT REQUESTING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS.***

The overall objective of ITES-3S is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to the Army, other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.
The total amount of all orders placed against all contracts from the ITES-3S RFP shall not exceed $12.1 B over a nine-year period of performance. The nine-year period of performance consists of a base period of five years and includes four one-year options. This requirement is being solicited under Full and Open competition. The Government anticipates awarding 24 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards, with an anticipated 14 reserved for Small Businesses that meet North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541519, "Other Computer Related Services" (revenue size standard $27.5M).
All contractors who provide goods and/or services to the DoD must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ or contact the SAM Registration Assistance Center at 1-866-606-8220, customer service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for completion. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 15.201; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.FedBizOpps.gov.

NOTE: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access http://www.FedBizOpps.gov in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued.

Direct any questions prior to the closing date of the solicitation in writing to: Contracting Officer, Ryan C. Pierce, or to the Contract Specialist, Stuart J. Honn, via email to the following address: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in support of the Project Director Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (PD CHESS) Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) program on or after 12 February 2016.

***THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT REQUESTING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS.***

The overall objective of ITES-3S is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to the Army, other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.

The total amount of all orders placed against all contracts from the ITES-3S RFP shall not exceed $12.1 B over a nine-year period of performance. The nine-year period of performance consists of a base period of five years and includes four one-year options. This requirement is being solicited under Full and Open competition. The Government anticipates awarding 24 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards, with an anticipated 14 reserved for Small Businesses that meet North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541519, "Other Computer Related Services" (revenue size standard $27.5M).

All contractors who provide goods and/or services to the DoD must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ or contact the SAM Registration Assistance Center at 1-866-606-8220, customer service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for completion. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 15.201; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.FedBizOpps.gov.

NOTE: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder's mailing list. Therefore, interested parties should periodically access http://www.FedBizOpps.gov in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued.

Direct any questions prior to the closing date of the solicitation in writing to: Contracting Officer, Ryan C. Pierce, or to the Contract Specialist, Stuart J. Honn, via email to the following address: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil

The purpose of this notification is to provide industry with the following update to the Estimated Milestone Schedule provided 19 October 2015 via FBO:
Estimated date for Final RFP has been changed -
FROM: January 2016
TO: February 2016
Please be aware that this date is subject to change. Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to provide industry with the following update to the Estimated Milestone Schedule provided 19 October 2015 via FBO:

Estimated date for Final RFP has been changed -
FROM: January 2016
TO: February 2016

Please be aware that this date is subject to change.  Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The overall objective of the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to Army, other DoD agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.

This is the second DRAFT Request for Proposal (DRFP) that has been posted regarding this procurement. The primary purpose of this second DRFP is to provide industry with an updated version of the DRFP prior to the release of the Final RFP. Therefore, the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is NOT seeking industry questions regarding the majority of this DRFP's content. However, the Government is interested in receiving industry comment regarding the attachments at Section J, which were not included in the first DRFP.

This second DRFP does not constitute a Final RFP, nor serve to bind the United States Government (USG) in any way. The USG is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit offers and this DRFP does not constitute a guarantee of a future RFP or requirement.

Only one set of comments shall be submitted by each offeror. Comments shall be submitted to the Government no later than 1000 Central Time, 18 December 2015.

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The overall objective of the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to Army, other DoD agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.

This is the second DRAFT Request for Proposal (DRFP) that has been posted regarding this procurement. The primary purpose of this second DRFP is to provide industry with an updated version of the DRFP prior to the release of the Final RFP. Therefore, the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is NOT seeking industry questions regarding the majority of this DRFP's content. However, the Government is interested in receiving industry comment regarding the attachments at Section J, which were not included in the first DRFP.

This second DRFP does not constitute a Final RFP, nor serve to bind the United States Government (USG) in any way. The USG is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit offers and this DRFP does not constitute a guarantee of a future RFP or requirement.

Only one set of comments shall be submitted by each offeror. Comments shall be submitted to the Government no later than 1000 Central Time, 18 December 2015.

The purpose of this notification is to release the remaining questions and answers from the ITES-3S Draft Request for Proposal released 20 May 2015. The Government is not bound by the answers provided to industry questions.
***Please note that the attachment provided is a PARTIAL LIST. The Government previously provided responses to questions 9 July 2015 via FedBizOpps.***

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The purpose of this notification is to release the remaining questions and answers from the ITES-3S Draft Request for Proposal released 20 May 2015.  The Government is not bound by the answers provided to industry questions.

***Please note that the attachment provided is a PARTIAL LIST.  The Government previously provided responses to questions 9 July 2015 via FedBizOpps.***

Due to the Army's transition away from the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) system, this notification provides the ITES-3S pre-solicitation documents that were previously posted to ASFI under solicitation W52P1J-15-R-0096. The documents attached to this notice include:
1. ITES-3S Draft RFP 1 (originally posted 20 May 2015)
2. ITES-3S Contract Participation Matrix (originally posted 20 May 2015)
3. CHESS Industry Day Registration List (originally posted 29 June 2015)
4. ITES-3S Industry Day Briefing Charts (originally posted 29 June 2015)
5. Draft RFP Q & A v1 (originally posted 9 July 2015)
Please continue to monitor FBO.gov for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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Due to the Army's transition away from the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) system, this notification provides the ITES-3S pre-solicitation documents that were previously posted to ASFI under solicitation W52P1J-15-R-0096.  The documents attached to this notice include:

1. ITES-3S Draft RFP 1 (originally posted 20 May 2015)
2. ITES-3S Contract Participation Matrix (originally posted 20 May 2015)
3. CHESS Industry Day Registration List (originally posted 29 June 2015)
4. ITES-3S Industry Day Briefing Charts (originally posted 29 June 2015)
5. Draft RFP Q&A v1 (originally posted 9 July 2015)

Please continue to monitor FBO.gov for updates regarding ITES-3S.

The purpose of this notification is to provide industry with the following two updates:
1. Estimated Milestone Schedule (subject to change)-
Draft RFP #2: November 2015
Final RFP: January 2016
Proposals Due: February 2016
Award: December 2017
2. The nine year period of performance will now consist of a base period of five years and will include four one-year options (in lieu of one four-year option). The length of any on-ramped contract will ultimately depend upon when the on-ramp occurs, at the discretion and in the best interest of the Government.
Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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The purpose of this notification is to provide industry with the following two updates:

1. Estimated Milestone Schedule (subject to change)-

    Draft RFP #2: November 2015
    Final RFP: January 2016
    Proposals Due: February 2016
    Award: December 2017


2. The nine year period of performance will now consist of a base period of five years and will include four one-year options (in lieu of one four-year option).  The length of any on-ramped contract will ultimately depend upon when the on-ramp occurs, at the discretion and in the best interest of the Government.

Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

This serves as a notice that the Government has finalized its evaluation of the Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) responses and has issued determinations to each of the respondents.

As noted in the previous ITES-3S posting to FedBizOpps (FBO), the industry response to the AMS announcement was overwhelming. A total of 175 responses were received. The Government determined that 90 companies were potential viable competitors for the anticipated 24 contract awards. A listing of viable respondents who opted to have their company name and POC information identified is available in the attachment below.

For those companies who did not receive a viable determination, please keep in mind that the AMS process was conducted to allow the Government to advise potential offerors about their potential to be viable competitors (i.e. potential PRIME contractors) for the ITES-3S acquisition. While the outcome of the AMS process does not preclude any interested offeror from submitting a proposal under the ITES-3S solicitation, offerors who were determined to not be viable are suggested to consider teaming or subcontracting.
As a reminder, participation in the AMS process was voluntary and is not a prerequisite for participation in the ITES-3S acquisition.
Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

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This serves as a notice that the Government has finalized its evaluation of the Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) responses and has issued determinations to each of the respondents.

As noted in the previous ITES-3S posting to FedBizOpps (FBO), the industry response to the AMS announcement was overwhelming. A total of 175 responses were received. The Government determined that 90 companies were potential viable competitors for the anticipated 24 contract awards. A listing of viable respondents who opted to have their company name and POC information identified is available in the attachment below.

For those companies who did not receive a viable determination, please keep in mind that the AMS process was conducted to allow the Government to advise potential offerors about their potential to be viable competitors (i.e. potential PRIME contractors) for the ITES-3S acquisition. While the outcome of the AMS process does not preclude any interested offeror from submitting a proposal under the ITES-3S solicitation, offerors who were determined to not be viable are suggested to consider teaming or subcontracting.

As a reminder, participation in the AMS process was voluntary and is not a prerequisite for participation in the ITES-3S acquisition.

Please continue to monitor FBO for updates regarding ITES-3S.

This serves as a courtesy notice that the Government intends to release the Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) determinations, related to Request for Proposal W52P1J-15-R-0096, in the near future.
Due to the overwhelming response from industry, the AMS reviews/determinations have taken longer than originally forecasted. However, the Government anticipates all companies that provided submissions will be notified via email no later than 30 September 2015.
The AMS process is being conducted to allow the Government to advise potential offerors about their potential as a viable prime contractor for the ITES-3S acquisition..

This serves as a courtesy notice that the Government intends to release the Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) determinations, related to Request for Proposal W52P1J-15-R-0096, in the near future.

Due to the overwhelming response from industry, the AMS reviews/determinations have taken longer than originally forecasted. However, the Government anticipates all companies that provided submissions will be notified via email no later than 30 September 2015.

The AMS process is being conducted to allow the Government to advise potential offerors about their potential as a viable prime contractor for the ITES-3S acquisition.

1. Description
This Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) related to Request for Proposal, W52P1J-15-R-0096, is issued under the authority of FAR 15.202, Advisory Multi-Step Process.
2. Introduction
The U.S. Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS), in coordination with the Army Contracting Command, Rock Island (ACC-RI), is seeking qualified contractors to support the Army enterprise infrastructure and infostructure goals with information technology (IT) services worldwide.
The Army is seeking contractors who are willing to partner with the Army to meet its mission. The Army is structuring the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) contract in a manner that ensures that the contractors' goals and objectives are in alignment with those of the Army. Superior performance on the contractors' part will directly and indirectly link to superior Army mission accomplishment through the economic and efficient use of IT. (Within the context of the Army/contractor partnership, the Army does not use the terms quote mark partner quote mark and quote mark partnership quote mark as legal terms.) The Army/contractor partnership will reflect the attributes of an open, collaborative, and customer-oriented professional relationship.
The ITES-3S acquisition will be conducted under full and open competitive procedures using FAR Part 15.
The Government anticipates awarding 24 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards, with an anticipated 14 of those awards reserved for small businesses.
The ITES-3S contracts have an estimated value of $12,100,000,000.00, and will have a base period of five years with one four-year option. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a small business size standard of $27,500,000.00.
The contractor may need to possess and maintain facility security clearances of at least Secret and up to Top Secret, Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) from the Defense Security Service. The contractor's employees performing work in support of this contract may have been granted a security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office.
3. ITES-3S Scope
The ITES-3S scope will include a full range of services and solutions necessary for the Army to satisfy its support of the Army Enterprise infostructure and infrastructure goals with IT services throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations, including warzone areas. The scope includes the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management (C4IM) requirements as defined in Army Regulation 25-1 (AR 25-1). Additionally, ITES-3S will include the services and solutions necessary for the Army and other services to transition from current service-centric information environments to the enterprise Joint Information Environment (JIE) as directed by the DoD CIO.
ITES-3S contemplates IT services-based solutions under which contractors may be required to provide a full range of equipment and software associated with those services. In addition to equipment and software, incidental construction may be required to provide a total solution. Therefore, end-to-end solutions to satisfy worldwide development, deployment, operation, maintenance, and sustainment requirements are included. Also included is support to analyze requirements, develop and implement recommended solutions, operate and maintain legacy systems and equipment. The types of services and solutions required for this acquisition will fall under the following Task Areas: Cybersecurity Services; IT Services; Enterprise Design, Integration, and Consolidation; Network/Systems Operation and Maintenance; Telecommunications/Systems Operation and Maintenance; Business Process Reengineering; IT Supply Chain Management; and IT Education & Training. It is the Government's intent to establish a scope that is broad, sufficiently flexible to satisfy requirements that may change over the period of performance, and fully comprehensive so as to embrace the full complement of services that relate to IT.
ITES-3S will allow for ordering by all DoD and Federal agencies, but is being specifically crafted to be utilized as a strategic source for the Army.
All efforts supported under this contract shall be provided in accordance with Department of Defense, United States Army, DOD Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), and National Security Agency standards as applicable to each task order.
Efforts under this contract will support industry best practices when not prescribed by aforementioned standards.
The services acquired on this contract apply to the full range of security domains, from Unclassified through Top Secret/ SCI.
3.1 ITES-3S Task Areas.
The IT services solutions are categorized in the list of task areas identified below. The task areas are further subdivided into sub-task areas to further define the scope of the task areas. This list of sub-tasks is not considered to be inclusive of all sub-tasks within each task area. Specific details of task assignments, deliverables, documentation, training, applicable government/department/industry standards, etc., will be provided within individual task orders.
3.1.1 Cybersecurity Services
Cyber Security Development/Solutions
Cyber Operations
Computer Network Defense and Offense Services
Identity Management Solutions
Continuous Monitoring Solutions/Services
Cyber Security Architecture
Cyber Forensics & Analytics
Mobile Security Solutions
Computer Security Awareness and Training
Computer Security Incident Response
Information, System, Data, and Physical Security
Mainframe Automated Information Security Support
Biometrics
Continuity of Operations
Contingency Planning
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Cryptographic Support and Service
Disaster Recovery
Policy and Compliance
Public Key Infrastructure and CAC authentication
Remote Monitoring/Intrusion Detection
Security Architecture Design
Security Hardening
Secure Video Teleconferencing
System Certification and Accreditation (DIACAP)
System Recovery Support Services
3.1.2 IT Services
Application and Service Hosting
Automated Workflow System Development and Integration
Big Data Analysis/Management
Configuration Management
Capacity Management
Computer Aided Design/Engineering/Management (CAD/CAE/CAM)
Computer Systems Administration, Management, and Maintenance
Design/Specifications for Information Systems
Data and/or Media Management
Data Storage Management
Data Warehousing
Database Applications Development
Design/Specifications for Information Dissemination
DODAF-based Operational & System Architecture Design & Development
Economic/Business Case Analysis (Cost/Benefit and Risk)
Electronic Commerce and Electronic Data Interchange Support
Global/Geographic Information Systems
Informatics
Information Architecture Analysis
IT Architecture Support
Internet/Intranet/Web Applications/Network Computing
Legacy Systems Modernization
Performance Benchmarking/Performance Measurements
Property Management
Section 508 Compliance Support
Simulation and Modeling
Software/Middleware Development
Source Data Development
Statistical Analysis
Systems Development and Software Maintenance
Systems Programming
Video Teleconferencing/Audio /Visual/Media Systems
Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
Web and Computer Systems Decision Support Tools
Web Enabled Applications
3.1.3 Enterprise Design, Integration, and Consolidation
Collaboration Systems/Facility Development
Compliance with Interoperability Standards
Cost Benefit/Cost Effectiveness Analysis
Independent Verification and Validation
Information and Knowledge Engineering
Information Management Life Cycle Planning/Support
Integrated Solutions Management
Knowledge Engineering/Management
Market Research and Prototyping
Measuring Return on Investment (ROI)
Earned Value Management
Product Integration
Reliability and Maintainability
Requirements Analysis
Resource Planning Systems Development and Integration
Resource Systems Management
Resource Systems Planning
Reverse Engineering
Software Engineering
Software Life Cycle Management
Systems Integration
Technology Insertion
Test and Evaluation
Wireless Networking
3.1.4 Network/Systems Operation and Maintenance
Computer Center Technical Support
Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software Products and Support
Computer Systems Administration
Computer Systems Facilities Management and Maintenance
Licensing Support
Legacy Systems Maintenance
Network Management
Help Desk Support
Desktop Support
Software License Management
Supply Chain Management
Network Infrastructure Support
Office Automation Support
Seat Management/Asset Management
3.1.5 Telecommunications/Systems Operation Maintenance
Telecommunications Infrastructure Office Automation Support
Voice over IP Support
Handset Management/Asset Management
3.1.6 Business Process Reengineering
Benchmarking/Operational Capability Demonstrations
Business Case Analysis
Customer Relationship Management
E-Business Planning and Support
Functional Requirements Decomposition
Gap Analysis
IT Capital Planning
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Workflow Analysis
3.1.7 IT Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Purchasing
Inventory Management
Vendor Management
Subcontractor Management
3.1.8 IT Education and Training
User Training Purchasing
Instructional Design and Modeling & Simulation
Design & execution of computer-generated imaging/training
4. Advisory Multi-Step
The AMS process is conducted to allow potential prime contractors to submit qualifying documentation demonstrating corporate qualifications that will allow the Government to advise them about their potential to be viable competitors for the ITES-3S acquisition. This AMS process asks potential interested offerors to submit limited information that focuses on the offeror's (1) corporate capability, (2) experience, and (3) quality awards, certifications, and clearances.
The Government will evaluate all responses in accordance with the following criteria, and advise each respondent in writing either that it will be invited to participate in the resultant acquisition or, based on the information submitted, that it is unlikely to be a viable competitor (including a general basis for that opinion). Notwithstanding the advice provided by the Government, offerors identified as unlikely to be viable competitors as prime contractors may still participate in the resultant acquisition. The AMS process is entirely independent of the source selection process for the ITES-3S awardees. While the outcome of the AMS process does not preclude any interested offeror from submitting a proposal under the ITES-3S Solicitation, offerors who are determined to not be viable are suggested to consider teaming or subcontracting with another viable offeror.
In the interest of promoting small business participation and teaming arrangements, the Government intends to publish the list of potential offerors (the company identified as the quote mark prime quote mark ) determined to be viable to compete under ITES-3S and invited to participate in the resultant acquisition. The list will be published on the FedBizOpps website as identified below upon release of written notifications of the results of the AMS evaluation. If an offeror does not wish to be published in this list of viable offerors, it must state so in its AMS submission.
5. Submission Instructions
5.1 References
To obtain further information regarding ITES-3S, view all the documents (e.g., Draft PWS and Reference Publications) posted in the virtual reading rooms: (https://chess.army.mil/content/page/ites-3s_library and https://chess.army.mil/content/page/ites-3s_library2. In addition, visit the FedBizOpps (FBO) web site: https://www.fbo.gov (Solicitation: W52P1J-15-R-0096).
5.2 Format for Submissions
Potential prime contractors are requested to provide the information outlined below. Information beyond that requested or beyond page limitations set forth is neither desired, nor will it be considered in the assessment.
All page limitations are based on single sided pages, 8.5 X 11 inch paper, single spaced, Arial typeface no smaller than 12-point (smaller fonts are acceptable for graphics, figures, tables, footnotes and legends), 1 quote mark margins.
Costly, complex presentations are neither required nor desired.
5.2.1 Submission Date, Time and Location
Electronic submissions should be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time on 03 August 2015 at the following email address:
usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil
5.3 Content Requirements
All submissions must include the information described in Sections 5.3.1 through 5.3.3. Note that content which exceeds the specified page limits may not be considered by the Government in conducting the AMS viability assessment.
The response must be sufficient to permit an assessment of each criteria.
5.3.1 Corporate Capability
Provide a corporate capability statement discussing why your company/team is well qualified to perform on the ITES-3S acquisition to include topics such as: organizational structure, management philosophy, team management, and tools (e.g. systems, facilities, training plans, etc.). Indicate business size (i.e., large business, small business), in accordance with the assigned NAICS code, 541519 (Other Computer Related Services).
***Page limit for this section is not to exceed three pages.***
5.3.2 Experience
Identify up to five recent contracts performed by the potential prime contractor and major subcontractors for large, multiple award IDIQs, contracts for task areas and work found in Section 3 above, and/or similar in scope and complexity to ITES-3S. Recent project/contracts are defined as prime contracts, task orders, delivery orders, or subcontracts where services or deliverables were performed or still being performed anytime within three years of issuance of this AMS.
a) For each identified contract, provide the following (this information may be provided in table format):
Contract number
Contract name
Contract type
Performance based (Y or N)
Value of equipment and value of services
Status on contract (prime or subcontractor).
If work was performed as a subcontractor, identify the percentage of work performed that is similar to the ITES-3S scope of work.
Geographic scope (CONUS, OCONUS, Warzone)
Summary of the contract (include depth and breadth of the work performed to include performance measures and innovative approaches; type of services performed, e.g., program management services, business process re-engineering.)
b) For performance-based contracts, provide three performance requirement standards (PRS) that have been applied to the identified contracts. The response should be specific and show the target standard and performance threshold that are set forth under the applicable contracts as well as method of surveillance. Explain how the PRSs are tied to the achievement of the clients' underlying business/mission objectives.
c) While the primary objective of this section is to understand the potential prime contractor and major subcontractor's experience with contracts of similar scope and complexity to ITES-3S, the Government may also utilize the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) to identify any adverse past performance issues that might indicate increased viability risk.
***Page limit for this section is not to exceed 10 pages.***
5.3.3 Quality Awards, Certifications, and Clearances
Provide a summary of quality awards and certificates earned (e.g., ISO, CMM, etc.) including original and latest certified dates where applicable. In addition, this section should address the status of the contractor's facility clearance (Reference PWS, Appendix 3 - Para 2.2).
***Page limit for this section is not to exceed one page.***
6. Evaluation of the AMS Submissions
The Government will evaluate viability based an assessment of the following criteria:
Corporate Capability
Experience
Quality Awards, Certifications, and Clearances
7. Disclaimer
This presolicitation notice does not constitute a solicitation. Potential offerors are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this presolicitation notice and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
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1. Description
This Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) related to Request for Proposal, W52P1J-15-R-0096, is issued under the authority of FAR 15.202, Advisory Multi-Step Process.

2. Introduction
The U.S. Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS), in coordination with the Army Contracting Command, Rock Island (ACC-RI), is seeking qualified contractors to support the Army enterprise infrastructure and infostructure goals with information technology (IT) services worldwide.

The Army is seeking contractors who are willing to partner with the Army to meet its mission. The Army is structuring the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Services (ITES-3S) contract in a manner that ensures that the contractors' goals and objectives are in alignment with those of the Army. Superior performance on the contractors' part will directly and indirectly link to superior Army mission accomplishment through the economic and efficient use of IT. (Within the context of the Army/contractor partnership, the Army does not use the terms quote mark partner quote mark and quote mark partnership quote mark as legal terms.) The Army/contractor partnership will reflect the attributes of an open, collaborative, and customer-oriented professional relationship.

The ITES-3S acquisition will be conducted under full and open competitive procedures using FAR Part 15.

The Government anticipates awarding 24 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards, with an anticipated 14 of those awards reserved for small businesses.

The ITES-3S contracts have an estimated value of $12,100,000,000.00, and will have a base period of five years with one four-year option. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a small business size standard of $27,500,000.00.

The contractor may need to possess and maintain facility security clearances of at least Secret and up to Top Secret, Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) from the Defense Security Service. The contractor's employees performing work in support of this contract may have been granted a security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office.

3. ITES-3S Scope
The ITES-3S scope will include a full range of services and solutions necessary for the Army to satisfy its support of the Army Enterprise infostructure and infrastructure goals with IT services throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations, including warzone areas. The scope includes the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management (C4IM) requirements as defined in Army Regulation 25-1 (AR 25-1). Additionally, ITES-3S will include the services and solutions necessary for the Army and other services to transition from current service-centric information environments to the enterprise Joint Information Environment (JIE) as directed by the DoD CIO.

ITES-3S contemplates IT services-based solutions under which contractors may be required to provide a full range of equipment and software associated with those services. In addition to equipment and software, incidental construction may be required to provide a total solution. Therefore, end-to-end solutions to satisfy worldwide development, deployment, operation, maintenance, and sustainment requirements are included. Also included is support to analyze requirements, develop and implement recommended solutions, operate and maintain legacy systems and equipment. The types of services and solutions required for this acquisition will fall under the following Task Areas: Cybersecurity Services; IT Services; Enterprise Design, Integration, and Consolidation; Network/Systems Operation and Maintenance; Telecommunications/Systems Operation and Maintenance; Business Process Reengineering; IT Supply Chain Management; and IT Education & Training. It is the Government's intent to establish a scope that is broad, sufficiently flexible to satisfy requirements that may change over the period of performance, and fully comprehensive so as to embrace the full complement of services that relate to IT.

ITES-3S will allow for ordering by all DoD and Federal agencies, but is being specifically crafted to be utilized as a strategic source for the Army.

All efforts supported under this contract shall be provided in accordance with Department of Defense, United States Army, DOD Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), and National Security Agency standards as applicable to each task order.

Efforts under this contract will support industry best practices when not prescribed by aforementioned standards.

The services acquired on this contract apply to the full range of security domains, from Unclassified through Top Secret/ SCI.

3.1 ITES-3S Task Areas.
The IT services solutions are categorized in the list of task areas identified below. The task areas are further subdivided into sub-task areas to further define the scope of the task areas. This list of sub-tasks is not considered to be inclusive of all sub-tasks within each task area. Specific details of task assignments, deliverables, documentation, training, applicable government/department/industry standards, etc., will be provided within individual task orders.

3.1.1 Cybersecurity Services
Cyber Security Development/Solutions
Cyber Operations
Computer Network Defense and Offense Services
Identity Management Solutions
Continuous Monitoring Solutions/Services
Cyber Security Architecture
Cyber Forensics & Analytics
Mobile Security Solutions
Computer Security Awareness and Training
Computer Security Incident Response
Information, System, Data, and Physical Security
Mainframe Automated Information Security Support
Biometrics
Continuity of Operations
Contingency Planning
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Cryptographic Support and Service
Disaster Recovery
Policy and Compliance
Public Key Infrastructure and CAC authentication
Remote Monitoring/Intrusion Detection
Security Architecture Design
Security Hardening
Secure Video Teleconferencing
System Certification and Accreditation (DIACAP)
System Recovery Support Services

3.1.2 IT Services
Application and Service Hosting
Automated Workflow System Development and Integration
Big Data Analysis/Management
Configuration Management
Capacity Management
Computer Aided Design/Engineering/Management (CAD/CAE/CAM)
Computer Systems Administration, Management, and Maintenance
Design/Specifications for Information Systems
Data and/or Media Management
Data Storage Management
Data Warehousing
Database Applications Development
Design/Specifications for Information Dissemination
DODAF-based Operational & System Architecture Design & Development
Economic/Business Case Analysis (Cost/Benefit and Risk)
Electronic Commerce and Electronic Data Interchange Support
Global/Geographic Information Systems
Informatics
Information Architecture Analysis
IT Architecture Support
Internet/Intranet/Web Applications/Network Computing
Legacy Systems Modernization
Performance Benchmarking/Performance Measurements
Property Management
Section 508 Compliance Support
Simulation and Modeling
Software/Middleware Development
Source Data Development
Statistical Analysis
Systems Development and Software Maintenance
Systems Programming
Video Teleconferencing/Audio /Visual/Media Systems
Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
Web and Computer Systems Decision Support Tools
Web Enabled Applications

3.1.3 Enterprise Design, Integration, and Consolidation
Collaboration Systems/Facility Development
Compliance with Interoperability Standards
Cost Benefit/Cost Effectiveness Analysis
Independent Verification and Validation
Information and Knowledge Engineering
Information Management Life Cycle Planning/Support
Integrated Solutions Management
Knowledge Engineering/Management
Market Research and Prototyping
Measuring Return on Investment (ROI)
Earned Value Management
Product Integration
Reliability and Maintainability
Requirements Analysis
Resource Planning Systems Development and Integration
Resource Systems Management
Resource Systems Planning
Reverse Engineering
Software Engineering
Software Life Cycle Management
Systems Integration
Technology Insertion
Test and Evaluation
Wireless Networking

3.1.4 Network/Systems Operation and Maintenance
Computer Center Technical Support
Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software Products and Support
Computer Systems Administration
Computer Systems Facilities Management and Maintenance
Licensing Support
Legacy Systems Maintenance
Network Management
Help Desk Support
Desktop Support
Software License Management
Supply Chain Management
Network Infrastructure Support
Office Automation Support
Seat Management/Asset Management

3.1.5 Telecommunications/Systems Operation Maintenance
Telecommunications Infrastructure Office Automation Support
Voice over IP Support
Handset Management/Asset Management

3.1.6 Business Process Reengineering
Benchmarking/Operational Capability Demonstrations
Business Case Analysis
Customer Relationship Management
E-Business Planning and Support
Functional Requirements Decomposition
Gap Analysis
IT Capital Planning
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Workflow Analysis

3.1.7 IT Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Purchasing
Inventory Management
Vendor Management
Subcontractor Management

3.1.8 IT Education and Training
User Training Purchasing
Instructional Design and Modeling & Simulation
Design & execution of computer-generated imaging/training

4. Advisory Multi-Step
The AMS process is conducted to allow potential prime contractors to submit qualifying documentation demonstrating corporate qualifications that will allow the Government to advise them about their potential to be viable competitors for the ITES-3S acquisition. This AMS process asks potential interested offerors to submit limited information that focuses on the offeror's (1) corporate capability, (2) experience, and (3) quality awards, certifications, and clearances.

The Government will evaluate all responses in accordance with the following criteria, and advise each respondent in writing either that it will be invited to participate in the resultant acquisition or, based on the information submitted, that it is unlikely to be a viable competitor (including a general basis for that opinion). Notwithstanding the advice provided by the Government, offerors identified as unlikely to be viable competitors as prime contractors may still participate in the resultant acquisition. The AMS process is entirely independent of the source selection process for the ITES-3S awardees. While the outcome of the AMS process does not preclude any interested offeror from submitting a proposal under the ITES-3S Solicitation, offerors who are determined to not be viable are suggested to consider teaming or subcontracting with another viable offeror.

In the interest of promoting small business participation and teaming arrangements, the Government intends to publish the list of potential offerors (the company identified as the quote mark prime quote mark ) determined to be viable to compete under ITES-3S and invited to participate in the resultant acquisition. The list will be published on the FedBizOpps website as identified below upon release of written notifications of the results of the AMS evaluation. If an offeror does not wish to be published in this list of viable offerors, it must state so in its AMS submission.

5. Submission Instructions

5.1 References
To obtain further information regarding ITES-3S, view all the documents (e.g., Draft PWS and Reference Publications) posted in the virtual reading rooms: (https://chess.army.mil/content/page/ites-3s_library and https://chess.army.mil/content/page/ites-3s_library2. In addition, visit the FedBizOpps (FBO) web site: https://www.fbo.gov (Solicitation: W52P1J-15-R-0096).

5.2 Format for Submissions
Potential prime contractors are requested to provide the information outlined below. Information beyond that requested or beyond page limitations set forth is neither desired, nor will it be considered in the assessment.

All page limitations are based on single sided pages, 8.5 X 11 inch paper, single spaced, Arial typeface no smaller than 12-point (smaller fonts are acceptable for graphics, figures, tables, footnotes and legends), 1 quote mark margins.

Costly, complex presentations are neither required nor desired.

5.2.1 Submission Date, Time and Location
Electronic submissions should be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time on 03 August 2015 at the following email address:

usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.ites-3s@mail.mil


5.3 Content Requirements
All submissions must include the information described in Sections 5.3.1 through 5.3.3. Note that content which exceeds the specified page limits may not be considered by the Government in conducting the AMS viability assessment.

The response must be sufficient to permit an assessment of each criteria.

5.3.1 Corporate Capability
Provide a corporate capability statement discussing why your company/team is well qualified to perform on the ITES-3S acquisition to include topics such as: organizational structure, management philosophy, team management, and tools (e.g. systems, facilities, training plans, etc.). Indicate business size (i.e., large business, small business), in accordance with the assigned NAICS code, 541519 (Other Computer Related Services).

***Page limit for this section is not to exceed three pages.***

5.3.2 Experience
Identify up to five recent contracts performed by the potential prime contractor and major subcontractors for large, multiple award IDIQs, contracts for task areas and work found in Section 3 above, and/or similar in scope and complexity to ITES-3S. Recent project/contracts are defined as prime contracts, task orders, delivery orders, or subcontracts where services or deliverables were performed or still being performed anytime within three years of issuance of this AMS.

a) For each identified contract, provide the following (this information may be provided in table format):
Contract number
Contract name
Contract type
Performance based (Y or N)
Value of equipment and value of services
Status on contract (prime or subcontractor).
If work was performed as a subcontractor, identify the percentage of work performed that is similar to the ITES-3S scope of work.
Geographic scope (CONUS, OCONUS, Warzone)
Summary of the contract (include depth and breadth of the work performed to include performance measures and innovative approaches; type of services performed, e.g., program management services, business process re-engineering.)

b) For performance-based contracts, provide three performance requirement standards (PRS) that have been applied to the identified contracts. The response should be specific and show the target standard and performance threshold that are set forth under the applicable contracts as well as method of surveillance. Explain how the PRSs are tied to the achievement of the clients' underlying business/mission objectives.

c) While the primary objective of this section is to understand the potential prime contractor and major subcontractor's experience with contracts of similar scope and complexity to ITES-3S, the Government may also utilize the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) to identify any adverse past performance issues that might indicate increased viability risk.

***Page limit for this section is not to exceed 10 pages.***

5.3.3 Quality Awards, Certifications, and Clearances
Provide a summary of quality awards and certificates earned (e.g., ISO, CMM, etc.) including original and latest certified dates where applicable. In addition, this section should address the status of the contractor's facility clearance (Reference PWS, Appendix 3 - Para 2.2).

***Page limit for this section is not to exceed one page.***

6. Evaluation of the AMS Submissions
The Government will evaluate viability based an assessment of the following criteria:
Corporate Capability
Experience
Quality Awards, Certifications, and Clearances

7. Disclaimer
This presolicitation notice does not constitute a solicitation. Potential offerors are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this presolicitation notice and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

The purpose of this notification is to release questions and answers to the ITES-3S Draft Request for Proposal, which was released 20 May 2015. The Government is not bound by the answers provided to industry questions.
**Please note that the attachment provided at the link below is a PARTIAL LIST. The Government intends to provide responses to all questions. Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for all responses. **
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The purpose of this notification is to release questions and answers to the ITES-3S Draft Request for Proposal, which was released 20 May 2015. The Government is not bound by the answers provided to industry questions.

**Please note that the attachment provided at the link below is a PARTIAL LIST. The Government intends to provide responses to all questions. Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for all responses. **

This serves as a courtesy notification that Government intends to release the Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) related to Request for Proposal W52P1J-15-R-0096 in the near future.
The AMS process is conducted to allow potential prime contractors to submit qualifying documentation demonstrating corporate qualifications that will allow the Government to advise them about potential to be viable competitors for the ITES-3S acquisition. The AMS process is voluntary and is accomplished at minimal cost to the vendors and Government by asking vendors to submit limited information. The Government will evaluate viability based on an assessment of the following criteria:
1. Corporate Capability (3 pages)
Discuss why your company/team is well qualified to perform on the ITES-3S acquisition; to include topics such as organizational structure, management philosophy, team management, and tools (e.g. systems, facilities, training plans, etc.).
2. Experience (10 pages)
Identify up to five recent contracts performed by the potential prime contractor and major subcontractors of similar size, scope, and complexity to ITES-3S.
3. Quality Awards, Certifications, and Clearances (1 page)
Summarize quality awards and certificates earned (e.g. ISO, CMM, etc.). In addition, this section should address the status of the contractor's facility clearance.
NOTE: Please continue to closely monitor FedBizOpps for the ITES-3S AMS. Corporate qualification packages submitted after the due date/time will not be reviewed or provided a viability response from the Government.
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This serves as a courtesy notification that Government intends to release the Advisory Multi-Step (AMS) related to Request for Proposal W52P1J-15-R-0096 in the near future.

The AMS process is conducted to allow potential prime contractors to submit qualifying documentation demonstrating corporate qualifications that will allow the Government to advise them about potential to be viable competitors for the ITES-3S acquisition. The AMS process is voluntary and is accomplished at minimal cost to the vendors and Government by asking vendors to submit limited information. The Government will evaluate viability based on an assessment of the following criteria:

1. Corporate Capability (3 pages)
Discuss why your company/team is well qualified to perform on the ITES-3S acquisition; to include topics such as organizational structure, management philosophy, team management, and tools (e.g. systems, facilities, training plans, etc.).

2. Experience (10 pages)
Identify up to five recent contracts performed by the potential prime contractor and major subcontractors of similar size, scope, and complexity to ITES-3S.

3. Quality Awards, Certifications, and Clearances (1 page)
Summarize quality awards and certificates earned (e.g. ISO, CMM, etc.). In addition, this section should address the status of the contractor's facility clearance.

NOTE: Please continue to closely monitor FedBizOpps for the ITES-3S AMS. Corporate qualification packages submitted after the due date/time will not be reviewed or provided a viability response from the Government.

***Please note that the attached Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is identical to the DRFP that was posted 20 May 2015 and NO CHANGES have been made.***
Due to a system error the DRFP is being re-posted so that it will remain visible to industry.
This is a DRFP. It does not constitute a final RFP, nor serve to bind the United States Government (USG) in any way. The USG is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit offers and this DRFP does not guarantee of a future RFP or requirement. Please note certain attachments have intentionally not been included in the DRFP at this time..

***Please note that the attached Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is identical to the DRFP that was posted 20 May 2015 and NO CHANGES have been made.***

Due to a system error the DRFP is being re-posted so that it will remain visible to industry.

This is a DRFP. It does not constitute a final RFP, nor serve to bind the United States Government (USG) in any way. The USG is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit offers and this DRFP does not guarantee of a future RFP or requirement. Please note certain attachments have intentionally not been included in the DRFP at this time.

Attached to this announcement are the following:
1. ITES-3S briefing charts that were presented at the CHESS Program Office Industry Day on 10 June 2015.
2. List of those that attended, registered, or were waitlisted for the event.
Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for responses to the ITES-3S Draft RFP questions as well as all ITES-3S updates..

Attached to this announcement are the following:

1. ITES-3S briefing charts that were presented at the CHESS Program Office Industry Day on 10 June 2015.

2. List of those that attended, registered, or were waitlisted for the event.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for responses to the ITES-3S Draft RFP questions as well as all ITES-3S updates.

Attached to this announcement are the ITES-3S briefing charts that will be presented at the CHESS Program Office Industry Day on 10 June 2015.
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Attached to this announcement are the ITES-3S briefing charts that will be presented at the CHESS Program Office Industry Day on 10 June 2015.

The ITES-3S Industry Day Announcement (under FedBizOpps, Solicitation Number: W52P1J13RXX3S) originally provided a 27 May 2015 suspense for questions to be submitted via CHESS IT-emart.
The ITES-3S Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) (under FedBizOpps, Solicitation Number: W52P1J15R0096) provided a 9 June 2015 suspense for questions to be submitted via email to Stuart Honn at stuart.j.honn.civ@mail.mil.
Please note all questions for consideration are now due no later than 1100 Eastern Time on 9 June 2015. It is preferred that only one set of questions (either via CHESS IT-emart: https://chess.army.mil/Static/EventCalendar or via email to stuart.j.honn.civ@mail.mil) be submitted by each company instead of multiple sets of questions.
The Government intends to respond to as many questions as possible during the Industry Day Q & A session. In order to allow sufficient time for questions and answers it is recommended companies submit questions ahead of time. Responses to questions submitted prior to the 9 June suspense, as well as responses to questions submitted on the day of the event, will be posted to FedBizOpps at a date following Industry Day.
*** Please note that the DRFPs released under W52P1J13RXX3S and W52P1J15R0096 on 20 May 2015 are identical, and that all future correspondence regarding ITES-3S will be provided under FedBizOpps, Solicitation Number: W52P1J15R0096.***
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The ITES-3S Industry Day Announcement (under FedBizOpps, Solicitation Number: W52P1J13RXX3S) originally provided a 27 May 2015 suspense for questions to be submitted via CHESS IT-emart.

The ITES-3S Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) (under FedBizOpps, Solicitation Number: W52P1J15R0096) provided a 9 June 2015 suspense for questions to be submitted via email to Stuart Honn at stuart.j.honn.civ@mail.mil.

Please note all questions for consideration are now due no later than 1100 Eastern Time on 9 June 2015. It is preferred that only one set of questions (either via CHESS IT-emart: https://chess.army.mil/Static/EventCalendar or via email to stuart.j.honn.civ@mail.mil) be submitted by each company instead of multiple sets of questions.

The Government intends to respond to as many questions as possible during the Industry Day Q&A session. In order to allow sufficient time for questions and answers it is recommended companies submit questions ahead of time. Responses to questions submitted prior to the 9 June suspense, as well as responses to questions submitted on the day of the event, will be posted to FedBizOpps at a date following Industry Day.

*** Please note that the DRFPs released under W52P1J13RXX3S and W52P1J15R0096 on 20 May 2015 are identical, and that all future correspondence regarding ITES-3S will be provided under FedBizOpps, Solicitation Number: W52P1J15R0096.***

The overall objective of the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Services (ITES-3S) is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to the Army, other DoD agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.
This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (DRFP). It does NOT constitute a final Request for Proposal (RFP), nor serve to bind the United States Government (USG) in any way. The USG is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit offers and this DRFP does not constitute a guarantee of a future RFP or requirement. Please note certain attachments have intentionally not been included in the DRFP at this time. The attached documents are solely for the purpose of seeking industry comment and feedback.
It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. Feedback shall be submitted to the Government no later than 1000 Central Time, 09 June 2015.
The DRFP for ITES-3S and all future ITES-3S correspondence can be found at the FedBizOpps or ASFI websites under solicitation number W52P1J-15-R-0096.
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The overall objective of the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-3 Services (ITES-3S) is to provide industry best practice, best value, non-personal services to enable a broad range of enterprise-level support services for Information Technology integration and service management activities to the Army, other DoD agencies, and all other Federal agencies including but not limited to, locations CONUS, OCONUS and warzone areas.

This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (DRFP). It does NOT constitute a final Request for Proposal (RFP), nor serve to bind the United States Government (USG) in any way. The USG is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit offers and this DRFP does not constitute a guarantee of a future RFP or requirement. Please note certain attachments have intentionally not been included in the DRFP at this time. The attached documents are solely for the purpose of seeking industry comment and feedback.

It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. Feedback shall be submitted to the Government no later than 1000 Central Time, 09 June 2015.

The DRFP for ITES-3S and all future ITES-3S correspondence can be found at the FedBizOpps or ASFI websites under solicitation number W52P1J-15-R-0096.