Veterans Technology Services 2 (VETS 2) GWAC

Added: Aug 22, 2017 4:42 pm 22 AUGUST 2017 - The Preaward Notice for Small Business Programs is attached for solicitation QTA0016AWA0001.

Added: Jul 19, 2017 4:06 pm UPDATE 19 JULY 2017 - This notice is provided in response to recent requests for updates on the status of the VETS 2 GWAC procurement. With over 175 proposals received in response to the solicitation, GSA is actively working to complete the source selection. Award is still anticipated to be announced by the end of 2017.

Added: Apr 05, 2016 3:20 pm Modified: Apr 21, 2016 3:08 pmTrack Changes The General Services Administration (GSA) is pleased to release the Veterans Technology Services 2 (VETS 2) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Request for Proposals (RFP or solicitation), QTA0016AWA0001. This solicitation is the only source of official information about this procurement.

The VETS 2 RFP consists of the following files:

VETS 2 Solicitation
SF33
J-1 Performance Requirements Summary
J-2 Labor Categories and BLS Service Occupational Classifications
J-3 Government Cybersecurity Policies and Regulations
J-4 Transactional Data Reporting
J.P-5 Document Verification and Self Scoring Worksheet
J.P-6 Joint Venture and Subcontractor Team Project Listing (if applicable)
J.P-7 Relevant Experience Project Template
J.P-8 Past Performance Rating Form
J.P-9 Cost/Price Template
J.P-10 Direct Labor Rate Ranges
J.P-11 GSA Form 527

The VETS 2 Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole point of contact for this procurement. The PCO can be reached at VETS2@gsa.gov. Inquiries directed elsewhere might not be considered. GSA reserves the right to publicly discuss and publish, or simply consider, questions and comments regarding the RFP.

This is the second posting on FBO regarding the solicitation. The first posting was the pre-solicitation notice on April 5, 2016. The postings build upon one another - an interested party is well served by reviewing the documents in the order posted as each contains important information.

As mentioned in the presolicitation notice, GSA intends to host an optional pre-proposal teleconference. Registration for the teleconference is not required. Details for the teleconference are as follows:

Date: May 2, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central Daylight Time
Dial in: 1-800-475-0478
Participant passcode: 3185544

No questions will be taken during the preproposal teleconference. The preproposal teleconference will provide an overview of the VETS 2 RFP and will not introduce new information.

As a reminder, any questions concerning this procurement shall be directed to VETS2@gsa.gov.

Added: Apr 05, 2016 3:20 pm The General Services Administration (GSA) has been designated by the Office of Management and Budget as the Executive Agent for the Veterans Technology Services (VETS) 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).

The VETS 2 GWAC will be a Multiple Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide customized Information Technology (IT) services and IT services-based solutions. VETS 2 will be available for use by all Federal agencies and other entities as listed in GSA Order ADM 4800.2H, Eligibility to use GSA Sources And Supply. Performance may occur at Government and Contractor locations worldwide, as specified in each task order. Task order contract types permitted will include FAR 16.2 Fixed-price Contracts; FAR 16.3 Cost-Reimbursement Contracts; FAR 16.601 Time-and-Materials Contracts; and FAR 16.602 Labor-Hour Contracts.

GSA anticipates announcing awards for VETS 2 in 2017. The contract ordering period will consist of a five-year base period with one, five-year option that may extend the cumulative contract ordering period to 10 years.

This synopsis is the presolicitation notice for the VETS 2 Request for Proposals (RFP). VETS 2 information is exclusively associated with solicitation QTA0016AWA0001. The RFP is set-aside for service-disabled, veteran-owned small business concerns as the prime contractors per FAR 52.219-27. The NAICS code for this RFP is 541512 and the associated small business size standard is $27.5 Million. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov).

FedBizOpps (FBO) is the only source for solicitation QTA0016AWA0001 - which will be posted on or after April 21, 2016. No hard copies will be provided. Please hold all VETS 2 inquiries until after the solicitation is posted on FBO. The solicitation will allow approximately 45 days after posting for receipt of proposals.

GSA intends to host an optional pre-proposal teleconference consisting of a RFP overview on or about May 2, 2016. More information about the optional pre-proposal teleconference will be published with the RFP itself. Please hold all inquiries about the optional pre-proposal teleconference until its details are released on FBO.

Although no amendments to the RFP are anticipated, only a written amendment associated with a SF-30 and publicly posted in connection with solicitation QTA0016AWA0001 on FBO is official.

The VETS 2 Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is the sole point of contact for this procurement. The PCO can be reached at vets2@gsa.gov. Inquiries directed elsewhere might not be considered. GSA reserves the right to publicly discuss and publish, or simply consider, questions and comments regarding the RFP.

No requests for meetings regarding VETS 2 will be entertained.

It is the responsibility of the offerors to periodically check the solicitation on FBO for more information. All responsible service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses may submit a proposal for consideration in response to the forthcoming RFP.