Army Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS)
We offer comprehensive proposal support for the U.S. Army’s $50 billion Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, designed to procure a wide range of IT and knowledge-based professional services and solutions for the Army, DoD, and other federal agencies. Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the MAPS contract, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Contract Overview
The new MAPS contract combines the strengths of the IT Enterprise Solutions - 3 Service (ITES-3S) and the Responsive Strategic Sourcing (RS3) contracts, offering a unified approach to acquiring integrated IT and professional services solutions. This merged contract vehicle aims to enhance capabilities across IT services and mission support by incorporating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and big data analytics, aligning with the evolving needs of federal agencies.
By merging ITES-3S and RS3, the Army seeks to reduce redundancies, save time and costs for both the government and industry, and align with its broader digital transformation and agile acquisition strategies. This unified approach will make it easier for vendors to reach target markets without needing to be on multiple contract vehicles, thereby streamlining access to Army procurement opportunities.
Overall, MAPS represents a significant step forward in the Army’s efforts to modernize its acquisition processes, making it a critical vehicle for companies aiming to expand their federal IT and professional services footprint.
Contract Details
- Agency: U.S. Army Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) in partnership with Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
- Status: Pre-RFP
- Solicitation Dates:some text
- RFI: February 2, 2024
- Industry Day: Expected before the end of FY24
- Draft RFP: TBD
- Final RFP: TBD
- Period of Performance: 5-year base period plus one 5-year option period (total 10 years)
- Award Date: Estimated September 2027
- Competition Type: Unrestricted/full and open; small business set-aside
- NAICS: 541519, $34M size standard
- Subcontracting Goals: 8(a), SDVO, WOSB, HUBZone
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Contract Value: $50B
- Proposal Due Date: TBD
Functional Areas
The expected scope of work and task areas for the MAPS (Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services) contract will combine elements from both the ITES-3S and RS3 contracts, aiming to provide a comprehensive platform for acquiring a variety of professional services across the Army, Department of Defense, and federal agencies. The key task areas include:
- Cybersecurity Services: Enhancing protection measures and responding to cyber threats.
- Program Management: Overseeing various projects and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Business Process Reengineering: Streamlining processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E): Engaging in innovative research and testing for new technologies.
- Systems Engineering and Integration: Supporting the integration of various IT and engineering solutions.
- Data Management and Analytics: Utilizing big data and analytics to inform decision-making processes.
- Training and Education: Providing professional training to enhance the skills of the workforce involved in these projects.
Proposal Requirements
Submitting a successful proposal for the MAPS Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) requires meticulous attention to detail and thorough preparation. The proposal requirements will likely be similar to ITES-3S and RS3 and require five volumes:
- Administrative
- Technical
- Management
- Past Performance
- Price
Evaluation Criteria
Specific evaluation criteria will be released with the RFP; and it is anticipated that this will be a self-scoring approach.
Summit Strategy Services
Understanding and Analysis:
We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights, helping you make your go/no-go assessment.
Scoring Systems:
Our experts explain the scoring system and offer strategic tips to maximize your score.
Proposal Planning:
We assist with compliance matrix creation, proposal initialization, proposal outlining, template development, and detailed planning to ensure a well-structured and compliant proposal.
Full Proposal Development:
Our dedicated proposal managers, along with supplementary resources such as writers, graphic designers, and desktop publishers, work to develop a top-notch high-scoring proposal. We will also actively monitor for RFP amendments and Q+A releases, and adjust your strategy as needed.
Reviewing and Auditing:
We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.
Success Stories
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Game-Changing Win
"Partnering with Summit Strategy was a crucial strategic decision for us. Their extensive experience in assisting companies like ours pursue large, complex opportunities was instrumental in managing our team and the phased approach for this proposal effort. Winning this contract is incredibly impactful for our small firm, serving as a launch pad to pursue similar large contract opportunities. We look forward to relying on Summit for all our future proposal efforts, big or small, as our go-to proposal management team."
- CEO,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm
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Exceeded Expectations
“My previous experiences with companies that do this type of work led me to have very low expectations, and you blew us out of the water! Everyone assigned to the [proposal] was professional, calm, helpful, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. You provided expertise and guidance to us throughout, and we really appreciated all you and your staff did. Thank you!
- Director of Contracts,
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