Joint Service Provider (JSP) Modernize, Engineer Lifecycle Refresh (MODEL) BPA
ID: 832369812Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA
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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking contractors for the Modernization, Engineering, Lifecycle Refresh (ModEL) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), aimed at enhancing IT services and support for various government entities over the next five years. The primary objectives include the efficient acquisition of software, hardware, and technical labor, with a service delivery timeline of 45 days or less, focusing on areas such as Program Management, Solutions Development, and Telecom/Networking Professional Services. This initiative is crucial for optimizing IT architecture, implementing zero trust principles, and ensuring mission success through improved security and reduced complexity in operations. Interested contractors should submit their responses to the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) by 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time on November 5, 2024, to Caitlin N. Huff at caitlin.n.huff.civ@mail.mil.

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    The DISA Joint Service Provider overview session held on June 30, 2023, outlined the purpose and structure of the ModEL strategic sourcing vehicle, emphasizing its support for IT services and the projected need for 50 to 75 call orders per year with a total value between $820 million and $980 million. The session established ground rules for both the overview and one-on-one sessions with contractors, stressing confidentiality, focused discussions, and the refinement of requirements without solicitation commitments. Key objectives include efficient procurement processes, timely solution deployment, and adequate logistics to adapt to changing Defense Department needs.
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) aimed at modernizing IT services and support for various government entities over the next five years. The core objectives are to facilitate the acquisition of necessary software, hardware, and technical labor efficiently, targeting a service delivery timeline of 45 days or less. Key service areas include Program Management, Solutions Development, Customer Engineering Projects, and Telecom/Networking Professional Services. Measures to be employed include lifecycle refresh, optimization of IT architecture, and implementation of zero trust principles. The contractor is expected to provide on-site support, manage logistics, and adhere to current lifecycle governance practices while transitioning projects to operations. Performance monitoring will involve annual reviews to ensure contractors meet the government’s standards, with the potential for replacement if performance criteria are not met. The PWS emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness from contractors to meet evolving government IT needs, ensuring mission success through improved security and reduced complexity in IT operations.
    The Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines a contract for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide modernization and engineering support for the Joint Service Provider (JSP) over a five-year period. The main goals include delivering IT solutions, supporting the adoption of software-defined networking, enhancing cybersecurity, and enabling quick acquisition of necessary services and products while ensuring that performance standards are met and contractors are evaluated regularly. The SOO establishes specific tasks and deliverables for contractors across three main areas: Solutions Development, Customer Engineering Projects, and Telecom and Networking Professional Services, all backed by a comprehensive performance evaluation and security requirements framework.
    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Joint Service Provider (JSP) is seeking contractor support services for its Modernization, Engineering, and Lifecycle Refresh (ModEL) requirements, focusing on project planning, design, and execution across IT categories including solutions development and customer onboarding. The government is requesting industry input on acquisition strategies, staffing methodologies, teaming arrangements, and feedback on the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to mitigate risks and ensure effective execution of call orders, with projected support needs and significant budget implications. Proposed services will be concentrated in the National Capital Region, with an estimated value of $820 million to $980 million and expectations for staffing levels to commence rapidly post-call order issuance.
    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) announced a virtual Industry Engagement Day for interested vendors regarding the Joint Service Provider's (JSP) Modernize, Engineer Lifecycle Refresh (ModEL) requirement, scheduled for June 27, 2023. The event will include general overview sessions and individual meetings of up to 20 minutes via Microsoft Teams, with responses for meeting requests due by June 23, 2023. This sources sought announcement aims to identify capable small businesses that can provide IT modernization and support services across specific engineering categories, with substantial contracts anticipated.
    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential vendors capable of providing Modernization, Engineering, and Lifecycle Refresh (ModEL) services for the Joint Service Provider (JSP), covering areas such as IT infrastructure modernization, deployment of applications, and telecommunications support. Interested companies must respond to specific vendor engagement questions and provide details about their capabilities, relevant experience, and facility clearances to qualify for potential participation in a future solicitation, which could involve multiple task orders valued between $160M to $180M annually. This announcement serves solely for informational purposes and is not a formal solicitation for a contract.
    The SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT (Tracking Number 832369812) has been amended to extend the response deadline to June 26, 2023, at 5:00 PM EDT, and outlines requirements for one-on-one meetings with the Government on June 30, 2023, contingent upon prior written responses to vendor engagement questions. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is gathering information on potential sources for its Joint Service Provider's (JSP) ModEL services, which include IT infrastructure modernization, project planning, and support in areas such as solutions development and customer onboarding, with an estimated contract value of $160M to $180M annually. Interested parties must provide specific business details and qualifications by the response deadline, including proof of a Top-Secret Facility Clearance.
    The SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT is issued by DISA to identify potential sources for the Joint Service Provider's ModEL requirement, encompassing IT services such as modernization, engineering, and telecommunications support. Amendments include updates on response deadlines and the necessity for written responses to secure one-on-one meetings, with a focus on qualifications for providing specific IT infrastructure services. This announcement serves solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or a commitment by the government.
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