RFI-Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)
ID: RFI-CAPEType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)ATTN: MS S84 - OCSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f222da578dfd42c3ae15396b868f3bbf/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking information from contractors to support its Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) mission through a Request for Information (RFI). The objective of this initiative is to gather insights on contractor capabilities for developing Agency Cost Positions (ACPs) and conducting cost analyses for acquisition programs, emphasizing the need for data-driven assessments to enhance fiscal planning and resource allocation. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers detailing their qualifications and methodologies by January 6, 2025, with the planned acquisition period set from June 8, 2025, to June 7, 2026. For further inquiries, interested contractors can contact Jennifer Jensen at jennifer.f.jensen@nga.mil or Haydee L. Soto-Carreras at Haydee.L.SotoCarreras@nga.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Jensen
    (571) 558-8782
    jennifer.f.jensen@nga.mil
    Haydee L. Soto-Carreras
    Haydee.L.SotoCarreras@nga.mil
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    DRAFT_PWS_CAPE_12192024.docx
    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlining the requirements for the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) support contract. This contract aims to enhance NGA's decision-making processes by providing independent cost estimating, program evaluation, data analysis, and training. Key activities include delivering credible and defensible cost estimates for major acquisitions, supporting budget submissions, conducting cost research, and maintaining a Cost and Technical Data Reporting database. Contractor responsibilities involve timely submissions of cost models, presentations, and technical reports, alongside regular progress reviews. Successful candidates must possess relevant experience and certifications, including project management and cost estimating qualifications. The performance period is set for one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions. Security protocols require contractors to hold active TS/SCI clearances. The statements underscore NGA's focus on data-driven evaluations and effective fiscal management to support its objectives, ensuring adherence to applicable security standards and addressing potential conflicts of interest.
    RFI_CAPE Support_12192024.docx
    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on contractor capabilities to support its Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) mission. This initiative focuses on developing Agency Cost Positions (ACPs) and executing related cost analyses for acquisition programs. The RFI seeks industry feedback on current practices that align with NGA's requirements, with no commitment to procure services at this point. The planned acquisition period is from June 8, 2025, to June 7, 2026, requiring contractors to provide unclassified responses, indicating their business type, relevant experience, and capabilities in cost support, including compliance with security requirements and potential organizational conflicts of interest. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers detailing their qualifications, proposed methodologies, and recommendations by January 6, 2025. The RFI emphasizes the importance of data-driven assessments for effective fiscal planning and resource allocation across NGA, DoD, and Intelligence Community initiatives.
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