INDUSTRY DAY - Department of Commerce Strategic Sourcing Initiative - Operational and Program Support Services
ID: 1331L525R13OS0025Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d52ea802a58642a690f86da87cf207ba/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce is hosting a Virtual Industry Day to discuss the Strategic Sourcing Initiative for Operational and Program Support Services, scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams. This procurement aims to secure administrative management and general management consulting services through a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a focus on providing tailored operational support to various bureaus within the department. The initiative is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and addressing security and performance standards, with an anticipated multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. Interested parties can reach out to Rosalyne Snow at rsnow@doc.gov or by phone at 202-482-1642 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rosalyne Snow
    (202) 482-1642
    rsnow@doc.gov
    Files
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    OPS - QUESTIONS and Answers Final.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for operations program support within the Department of Commerce. It specifies that this is not a new requirement, with previous contractors including TRIDENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, CELESTAR CORPORATION, and VETERAN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LLC. Key requirements include a security clearance process that takes 45 days, educational qualifications dependent on bureau needs, and a small business set-aside for procurement. The RFP anticipates a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Specific tasks involve administrative support tailored to the bureau's requirements, with an emphasis on potential higher workloads in specialized areas. Telework eligibility criteria and security logistics are to be defined at the task order level. The document highlights critical risks associated with onboarding and emphasizes the need for a dedicated project manager to mitigate these risks. It also notes concerns regarding performance standards that require staff to report within ten working days, suggesting a revision to thirty days to align with industry norms. Ultimately, the document reflects the Department of Commerce’s efforts to procure efficient operational support while addressing security, workforce, and performance issues.
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