NASA SEWP VI: Proposal Support
We offer comprehensive proposal support for the NASA $60 billion Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP VI) contract, designed to procure information technology products and services for all federal agencies. Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the SEWP VI contract, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Contract Overview
This sixth iteration of the NASA SEWP multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) will continue to support federal agencies’ IT, communication, and A/V needs. Access to the latest and greatest in technology products, facilities and trained personnel will be available for all federal agencies through this contract vehicle. There are opportunities in all categories for both small and large organizations to provide the government with their specialized approach to IT services and support.
Contract Details
- Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Status: Ongoing
- Solicitation Dates: some text
- Draft RFP: September 8, 2023
- Industry Day: October 18, 2023
- Final RFP: May 23, 2024
- Period of Performance: 5-year base period plus five 1-year option periods (total 10 years)
- Award Date: May 2025 (estimated)
- Competition Type: Small business set-aside, unrestricted/full and open, SDVOSB/HUBZone set-aside
- NAICS: 541512, $34M size standard; 541519, $34M size standard
- Subcontracting Goals: No recommended subcontracting goals
- Number of Awards: Multiple awards
- Contract Value: $60B
- Proposal Due Date: TBD; procurement is on a strategic pause as of August 8, 2024
Functional Areas
The scope includes information technology, communication, and audio-visual solutions that service enterprise-wide, mission-based, and IT value-added reseller (VAR) needs. There are three categories, each with their own set of technical areas and sub-areas:
Category A: Information Technology, Communication, and Audio/Visual
- 1a: IT Computer Systems/Compute Facilities
- 2a: IT Storage Systems
- 3a: Networking and Communication Equipment
- 4a: Imaging Equipment and Supporting Technology
- 5a: IT Power and Cabling Equipment
- 6a: Audio/Video Equipment
- 7a: Security and Sensor Equipment
- 8a: Software and Cloud Technology
Category B: Enterprise-Wide ITC/AV Service Solutions
- 1b: Enterprise-wide Network Services
- 2b: IT Managed Services
- 3b: Enterprise-wide Innovation Services
- 4b: IT Service Management
- 5b: Enterprise Service Program Integration
- 6b: Enterprise-wide Information and Data Analytics Services (IDAS)
- 7b: Enterprise-wide Application Services/Software Development
- 8b: Enterprise-wide Cybersecurity Services
- 9b: Enterprise-wide Cloud Services
- 10b: Enterprise-wide Digital Multimedia and Technical Communications Services
Category C: ITV/AV Mission-Based
- 1c: Innovation Services
- 2c: Information and Data Analytics Services (IDAS)
- 3c: Application Services/Software Development
- 4c: Cybersecurity Services
- 5c: Cloud Services
- 6c: Digital Multimedia and Technical Communications Services
- 7c: IT Operations and Maintenance/Help Desk/Call Center Support
- 8c: Network Services
- 9c: Database Services
- 10c: In-Scope Training
Proposal Requirements
Submitting a successful proposal for the NASA SEWP VI GWAC requires meticulous attention to detail and thorough preparation. The proposal requirements will challenge the bidder to convey their capabilities and methodology for execution in clear, detailed plans delivered in three volumes:
- Volume I: Offer (excluded from a page limit)some text
- SF1449
- SF30s
- Required Information
- ISO 9001 and CMMICertification
- Mandatory Experience
- Offer NAICS Size Standard Crosswalk
- Volume II: Past Performance (10 page limit)some text
- Information from the Offeror
- Prior Customer Evaluations (Past Performance Questionnaires)
- Volume III: Mission Suitabilitysome text
- Subfactor A: Technical Approach III-A (45 page limit)
- Subfactor B: Management Approach III-B (15 page limit)some text
- Commitment to Supply Chain Management
- Commitment to Sustainability
- Commitment to Product and Services Diversity
- Program Management
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated with the following applied: FAR 15.3, NASA FAR Supplement 1815.3, and source evaluation board procedures at NFS 1815.370.
Offers must make it through three phases of evaluation to be eligible for an award.
- Phase 1 Administrative and Compliance Review: This phase checks the proposal for administrative completeness and compliance with submission requirements, including mandatory certifications and adherence to proposal instructions.
- Phase 2 Technical and Management Evaluation: Proposals are evaluated based on technical capabilities, relevant experience, management approach, and the proposed team’s ability to meet SEWP VI objectives.
- Phase 3 Price Evaluation: This phase assesses the proposed pricing for competitiveness and reasonableness, ensuring it aligns with the required products and services.
Summit Strategy Services
Understanding and Analysis:
We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights.
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
Hear from our satisfied clients who have benefited from our expert proposal support and secured significant federal contracts.
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
Elite Team
"It has been wonderful partnering with Summit Strategy. I highly recommend this elite team to any organization looking to take your performance to the next level.”
- Chief Growth Officer,
GovCon Intelligence + Security Solutions Firm
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,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm
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