IT Consulting & Staff Augmentation Services

George Mason University's Purchasing Department has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for IT Consulting and Staff Augmentation Services, seeking to establish a contract with qualified vendors to provide on-demand information technology support. The procurement aims to supplement the university's existing Information Technology Services (ITS) workforce with consulting and staff augmentation services across multiple IT domains, including application integration, data center operations, business intelligence, project management, and infrastructure support. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with nine potential successive one-year renewal options. Proposals are due on October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, and will be submitted through the Bonfire portal. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: quality of services (30 points), qualifications and experience (25 points), methodology (15 points), pricing (20 points), and Small, Minority, or Women-owned Business (SWaM) certification (10 points). Vendors are expected to provide detailed hourly pricing breakdowns, including employee rates, firm markup, and fully burdened rates.

The university demonstrates a strong preference for vendors with prior higher education experience and those established in business for at least three years. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the RFP includes a notable emphasis on SWaM certification, which provides additional evaluation points for small, minority, or women-owned businesses. The procurement anticipates making multiple awards, suggesting an opportunity for several vendors to participate. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the staff augmentation requirements indicates a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation covers a broad spectrum of IT service needs, implying that vendors must demonstrate flexibility, deep technical expertise, and the ability to provide skilled personnel across various technological disciplines to effectively support George Mason University's information technology infrastructure and strategic objectives.