RFP 24-08 MilTech Acquisition Assistance and Support

Montana State University (MSU) is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP 24-08) for MilTech Acquisition Assistance and Support services through its MilTech department. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide specialized acquisition management services across three distinct service categories: Lifecycle Cost Estimation (Category A), Lifecycle Sustainment Planning (Category B), and Acquisition Lifecycle (Category C). Contractors may respond to one or multiple categories, with MSU anticipating awarding contracts to one or more vendors in each service category. Proposing firms must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience in their respective service categories and possess expertise in defense acquisition lifecycle management, cost estimation, and sustainment planning. The RFP requires contractors to provide their own equipment and access to complete project work, with an emphasis on understanding complex defense acquisition processes and documentation. Proposals are due by March 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with the contract term spanning from March 1, 2024, to March 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria include company experience, key personnel qualifications, references, and compliance with specific documentation requirements.

The procurement is funded through the U.S. government's Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Technology Transition Partnership Intermediary, and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the RFP includes an interesting incentive related to an executive order promoting equal pay for Montana women, which offers potential bonus points for meeting specific wage transparency practices. Contractors will be required to submit a W-9, provide references, include a narrative describing company experience, and submit resumes for key personnel. The solicitation uses a single hourly rate pricing model, with rates to be inclusive of all costs to complete services. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that individual task orders will be issued against master contracts, with services funded by various federal grant funds received by MSU MilTech. Interestingly, MSU-TechLink may also offer similar work to awarded vendors, potentially expanding opportunities for selected contractors.