Energy Procurement Support Tool (EPST)
ID: SP470926Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2COLUMBUS, OH, 43218, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is soliciting proposals for the Energy Procurement Support Tool (EPST) under Solicitation SP4709-26-Q-0001, which is set aside for small businesses. The procurement aims to maintain and enhance critical IT systems, including the EPST, Inventory Accountability Web Tool, and FASTracker, with a focus on ensuring cybersecurity compliance and improving application performance through agile development methodologies. This contract encompasses a base period, two option periods, and optional transition periods, with a total performance timeline extending from January 2026 to March 2029. Interested offerors should direct inquiries to Jacob Combs at jacob.combs@dla.mil, and note that the deadline for submitting technical questions has been extended to November 15, 2023, with responses expected by November 16, 2023.

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    This document outlines a Personnel Summary Sheet used in government solicitations, likely RFPs or grants. It details the proposed personnel's names, labor categories, total proposed hours for base, option, and transition periods, years of relevant experience, and current background investigation type. The sheet also includes a section for resource allocation, linking personnel to specific tasks with a summary of their role within each. This document emphasizes the sensitive nature of the information, noting it falls under FAR 3.104 and 2.101, highlighting the importance of personnel qualifications and their deployment across various project phases and tasks.
    This government file, a JETS 2.0 Vendor Pricing Sheet, outlines the schedule of supplies and services for a contract, detailing an optional transition-in period, a base period, and two option periods. Each period includes tasks such as Task Order Administrative Management, Technical Support (Tier II & III), Cybersecurity Support, and Application Enhancement Support, all structured as Firm Fixed-Price. The document also lists an extensive range of labor categories, from Account Manager to Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Administrator, with corresponding estimated hours and costs for both government and contractor sites, all currently set at $0.00. The file concludes with an option to extend services and a total proposed price, indicating it is a template for a comprehensive IT services contract with detailed cost breakdowns.
    The provided document, a JETS 2.0 Vendor Pricing Sheet, outlines the schedule of supplies and services for an unspecified project, including an Optional Transition In Period, a Base Period, and two Option Periods (Option Period 1 and Option Period 2), plus an Option to Extend Services. Each period details specific Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLINs) and corresponding task areas such as Task Order Administrative Management, Technical Support (Tier II & III), Cybersecurity Support, and Application Enhancement Support, all structured as Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) for 12-month durations, except for the 3-month Optional Transition in Support tasks. The document also includes a comprehensive list of labor categories, ranging from various IT and engineering roles to administrative and specialized subject matter expert positions. While the pricing details are redacted or set to $0.00, the structure clearly defines the scope of work and the types of personnel required for the project's different phases. The document is marked as Source Selection Sensitive Information.
    The “Attachment 3 - Key Personnel Template” outlines the required format for submitting information on key personnel for RFQ: SP4709-26-Q-0001. This template is crucial for government contractors to provide detailed qualifications of their proposed team members. It mandates comprehensive disclosure of general information (company, name, title, role, labor category), educational background (degrees, schools, dates), relevant work experience (client/project, employer, title, description, dates), certifications and affiliations (type, description, certifying activity, date), and security clearance information. The document emphasizes the need for a separate template for each key personnel, allowing for additional details beyond the provided fields. It also highlights the
    Attachment 4 - Past Performance Template for RFQ: SP4709-26-Q-0001, outlines requirements for contractors to submit detailed past performance information. The template covers contractor and customer overviews, requiring data such as contract numbers, relevant contacts, customer organization details, and geographic coverage. A significant section is dedicated to project summaries, encompassing contractual aspects like engagement terms, contract type, dollar value, and scope of services. It also demands a comparison of the past project to the current RFQ's work. Performance quality, adherence to schedule and budget, customer service, and issue resolution are critical areas for description. Additionally, the template asks for details on small business subcontracting, benefits realized (including performance metrics and business benefits), lessons learned, and employed industry best practices. This comprehensive template aims to evaluate a contractor's experience and capabilities thoroughly.
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has issued Attachment 5, a Past Performance Questionnaire, for RFQ SP4709-2X-Q-XXXX. This document is crucial for evaluating offerors proposing to provide Energy Procurement Support Tool (EPST), Inventory Accountability Web Tool (IAWT), and FASTracker Sustainment and Development. The questionnaire requests information to verify past performance, including company details, contract specifics, and an evaluation of performance elements. It defines performance ratings—Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, and Not Applicable—based on criteria such as technical approach, understanding of requirements, timeliness, customer service, issue resolution, and cost control. Completed forms are to be emailed to shaun.bunn@dla.mil and jacob.combs@dla.mil with a specific subject line, ensuring a standardized and objective assessment of past performance for the DLA's acquisition
    The provided document is a comprehensive reference guide outlining various certification categories relevant to government contracts, likely for federal, state, or local RFPs. It details "IA Category" and "IA Level" certifications, including IAT, IAM, and IASAE at different levels, alongside numerous "Primary IA Certifications" such as A+ CE, CAP, CISSP, and Security+ CE. The document also lists an extensive array of "Primary CE Certifications," covering a broad spectrum of technical skills from networking (CCNA, CCNP) and operating systems (MCSA:Win10, RHCE) to specialized software (SAP, HBSS Admin). Additionally, it specifies "Primary IA Certification Status" and "Primary CE Certification Status" as Not Certified, Current, Not Required, or Past Due, and includes a list of "Contracting Officer's Representative" names with "Change Status" options (New/Add, Remove, Update). This file serves as a critical resource for managing and tracking the certification status of personnel involved in government projects, ensuring compliance and qualification for specific contract requirements.
    The DLA Approved Cybersecurity (CS) Computing Environment (CE) List, Version 46, issued on July 22, 2025, outlines required cybersecurity certifications for various roles within the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The document notes a shift towards role-based certifications by vendors, necessitating supervisors to determine appropriate certifications based on individual roles and IAT levels. It clarifies that any DLA-approved CE version is valid, but unsupported software/hardware versions require recertification within six months. The list details certifications for roles such as Server Admin (Windows/UNIX/Linux), Cloud Admin, Domain Admin, Enterprise Admin, NetBackup/Storage Admin, Network Analyst, Application Administrator, COMSEC Manager, Data Analytics, DBA Admin, Directory Local Admin, Frequency Manager, Help Desk Tiers I, II & III, IAM, and IAO. Many Microsoft certifications like MCSA and MCSE for Windows Server 2012 and 2016, and SQL 2012 and 2016 Database Administration, are noted as retiring by January 31, 2021, with replacements often being Azure-based. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 is listed with a current version of 2022, and the OCI-FA 2025 exam is included for various roles. VMware certifications also show updates, with newer versions superseding older ones.
    The provided document is the Revised Section 508 Edition of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), version 2.5 (November 2023). It serves as a guide for vendors to create an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for Information & Communications Technology (ICT) products and services, assisting buyers in assessing accessibility features. The document outlines essential requirements and best practices for authors, detailing minimum content for an ACR, including product information, evaluation methods, applicable standards (WCAG 2.0 and Revised Section 508), and definitions of conformance levels. It also provides structured tables for reporting conformance against WCAG 2.0 (Levels A, AA, and AAA) and Revised Section 508 chapters (Functional Performance Criteria, Hardware, Software, and Support Documentation and Services). The file emphasizes accurate and consistent reporting, requiring detailed remarks for non-conforming criteria and instructions for posting the final, accessible document.
    The document outlines the Standard Form 30 (SF30), 'Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract,' which is used by government agencies to amend solicitations or modify existing contracts. It details the procedures for offerors to acknowledge amendments, emphasizing that failure to do so by the specified deadline may lead to rejection of their offer. The form also provides instructions for various fields, including contract identification, effective dates for different types of modifications, identification of issuing and administering offices, contractor details, accounting data, and a description of the amendment or modification. It specifies that contractors may or may not be required to sign and return the document, depending on the nature of the amendment or modification, and clarifies that contracting officer signatures are not always required for solicitation amendments. This form ensures that all changes to solicitations and contracts are formally documented and communicated, maintaining transparency and compliance within the federal procurement process.
    This government file, likely an amendment to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or similar solicitation, addresses revisions and clarifications for a federal acquisition. Key changes include updates to specific sections (e.g., in FAR 52.212-4), modifications to the solicitation number, and a critical change to the deadline for submitting technical questions. Initially, questions were due on November 10, 2023, but this date has been extended to November 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Additionally, the document indicates that answers to all remaining potential offeror questions are expected by November 16, 2023. All other terms and conditions of the original document remain unchanged. The file also references an attachment related to the unit of issue and price, as well as delivery schedules for various items.
    This government file outlines amendments to a solicitation, incorporating updates and responses to potential offeror questions. Key changes include revisions to Attachment G, specifically the Vendor Pricing Sheet, which now details quantities for deliverables divided by the amount of months, instead of a quantity of one for every deliverable. Additionally, Page 4 and 5 of the solicitation have been updated under Section J, Supplies of Supplies, Optional Transition In/Support and Transition Out Support, changing all quantities to 12. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The file also includes a contract modification form, specifying the effective date and nature of the modification, and an attachment detailing pricing for various services and deliverables, broken down by base year and option years, including transition support, on-site support, and different labor categories with associated unit prices and extended amounts.
    The provided government file, an RFP for federal grants or state/local RFPs, consists solely of a technical note indicating that it is a PDF portfolio best viewed in Adobe Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X, or later versions. The document explicitly advises users to "Get Adobe Reader Now!" This suggests the file itself is not the substantive content of an RFP or grant, but rather an unreadable wrapper or placeholder. The main purpose of this file is to inform the user about the necessary software to access the actual content, rather than detailing a proposal or grant opportunity. Therefore, it lacks any information regarding project scope, requirements, eligibility, or other typical components of government solicitations.
    This government solicitation, SP4709-26-Q-0001, outlines the requirements for Information Technology (IT) services for the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) critical systems: Energy Procurement Support Tool (EPST), Inventory Accountability Web Tool (IAWT), and FASTracker. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price Task Order under the JETS 2.0 IDIQ, set aside for small businesses, and covers an optional transition-in period, a base period, two option periods, and an optional transition-out period, from January 2026 to March 2029. Key objectives include maintaining and sustaining IT systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and enhancing applications through agile development. The solicitation details the scope of work, including mathematical optimization using Gurobi Optimizer, and outlines a Work Breakdown Structure with tasks for transition, administrative management, technical support (Tier II & III), cybersecurity support, and application enhancement. Evaluation criteria prioritize non-price factors (Level of Effort/Labor Mix, Technical Approach, Past Performance) over price. The document also provides incumbent contractor information for sustainment and development services.
    This government solicitation, SP4709-26-Q-0001, outlines the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) requirement for Information Technology (IT) services to maintain, sustain, and enhance its mission-critical applications: Energy Procurement Support Tool (EPST), Inventory Accountability Web Tool (IAWT), and FASTracker. The contract includes optional transition-in and transition-out periods, a base period, and two option periods, covering tasks such as administrative management, technical support (Tier II & III), cybersecurity support, and application enhancement. The PWS details the scope of services, including mathematical optimization for EPST-BEM using Gurobi Optimizer, and specifies infrastructure components for each system. Evaluation criteria prioritize non-price factors like proposed labor mix, technical approach, and past performance over price. The solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses and consolidates services from two incumbent contractors, IT-Strat and Aymx, INC.
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