Grants Management Modernization (GMM) Program Certifier Cost Estimator
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $250,000 to $500,000
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC, DC
- Forecast number
- F2024064958
- Points of contact
Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking a contractor to provide subject matter expertise in updating, certifying, and forecasting cost estimates for its Grants Management Modernization (GMM) Program. The contractor will be required to assign an expert cost analyst with recent experience in developing products and deliverables for the GMM cost model, demonstrating proficiency with the ACEIT cost model suite. The contractor will be responsible for preparing or assisting in the development of Program Life Cycle Cost Estimates, supporting Independent Cost Assessments, and drafting Independent Government Cost Estimates.
The estimated award value for this contract is between $250,000 and $500,000. The period of performance is one (12) month base period, and the place of performance is Washington, DC. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price.
Forecast text
The Contractor shall provide FEMA’s GMM Program subject matter expertise (SME) in updating, certifying, and forecasting cost estimates. The Contractor shall assign one Expert cost Analysts with the proper skills and recent experience in developing the products and deliverables required for GMM cost model along with legacy systems. The Contractor shall demonstrate proficiency with ACEIT cost model suite including the capacity to create modify, update and review ACEIT software cost model files. The Contractor shall prepare or assist in the development of Program Life Cycle Cost Estimates (PLCCE) and support Independent Cost Assessments and draft Independent Government Cost Estimates if required. The Contractor shall follow the best practices for cost estimating as established by the DHS FMPM Chapter 9 Cost Estimating and the DHS Cost Estimating Handbook and CBP guidance. The contractor shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the GMM cost model and demonstrate an ability to develop detailed data survey tools and coordinate with FEMA stakeholders to obtain new cost data. The contractor shall demonstrate the ability to incorporate any new data into the model using all types of estimating methodologies. The contractor may draft cost policy and other presentations as required. The level of data collection and analysis required, as well as final deliverables, will depend on the complexity of each specific project and the needs of GMM.
The Contractor shall provide expertise and cost estimating experience operating within the boundaries of the GMM Program’s.
The following classes of O&M service are within scope:
• Agile Software Development Methodologies
• Security Systems (network security)
• Cloud Migration and Hosting
• Information Technology Systems
• Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) 8.0
• DHS Program and Budget Review (PBR) processes, including development of Component Resource Allocation Plans (RAPs) and Program Decision Options (PDOs)
• Certified Cost Estimates
Services shall include, but are not limited to:
• Ensuring the required LCCEs and analysis are accurate, credible, comprehensive, well-documented, and timely in accordance with DHS Management Directive (MD)-102 and the DHS Financial Management Policy Manual (FMPM) or component guidance, based on GMM individual BPA order requirements.
• Supporting GMM’s LCCE reporting requirements, Investment Reporting (IR) and cost studies.
• Supporting the integration of cost estimating and analysis policies, processes, and tools to help ensure that acquisition and resource decisions are informed with accurate data and comprehensive analysis.
• Ensure all LCCE reports and reviews are completed within DHS and GMM’s standardized processes.
The performance metrics utilized under this PWS are summarized in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) section, and the contractor shall ensure all standards are met in accordance. The government has aligned its Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor the key indicators that effect these standards.
The contract type shall be firm-fixed-price (FFP). The Period of Performance (POP) shall consist of one (12) month base period
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