The Rhode Island National Guard (RING) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP23002473) for a non-personnel services contract to provide an Army National Guard (ARNG) Anti-Terrorism Program Chief (ATPC) to support the Adjutant General (TAG). The primary objective is to deliver awareness and support for the U.S. Army's Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Program requirements. The contract will be for an initial one-year term beginning approximately May 1, 2023, with potential renewal options for up to three additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Proposals are due by April 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 15 to March 27, 2023. The evaluation criteria will include a comprehensive review of technical proposals, cost proposals, and ISBE (Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise) participation rates. Vendors must submit separate technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability insurance per occurrence, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance.
The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBE), with points awarded based on proposed ISBE utilization rates. The contract is open to all vendors who can meet the technical requirements and can provide the necessary anti-terrorism program support. No specific incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that funding is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the vendor deemed most qualified, to cancel the procurement at any time, or to make a selection based on the most advantageous combination of technical merit, cost, and ISBE participation. The delivery location for the contract services is specified as the MS EXEC Military Staff Business Office located at 2841 South County Trail in East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818.