The Air Force is expected to release the final solicitation for the Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract on Friday, March 22, 2024. This $12.5-billion IDIQ aims to upgrade network infrastructures at bases worldwide. The contract spans 10 years, including a five-year base period and a five-year option.
At a Glance: BIM IDIQ Overview
- Scope of Work: Modernization of Base Area Networks, including both Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) networks.
- Number of Awardees: Minimum of 5 awards for 8(a) firms, plus a minimum of 3 awards each for HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and General Small Business categories.
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- Size Standard: 1,500 Employees
- Issuing Agency: Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, C3I Networks Directorate, Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure Division, Base Infrastructure Branch (AFLCMC/HNIB).
Volume Organization and Requirements:
- Volume 1: Contracting Information
- Volume 2: Experience and Clearance – Divided into two factors:
- Factor 1: Prior Experience Attachment
- Factor 2: Facility Clearance Attachment
- Volume 3: Technical Proposal
- Subfactor 1: Global Management Support Plan (20 pages) – Outlines a strategy for global project management, emphasizing the ability to handle transformational tasks across multiple locations.
- Subfactor 2: Task Order Support Plan (35 pages) – Details A comprehensive plan for executing a sample task order, demonstrating the solution’s feasibility, innovation, and alignment with BIM IDIQ objectives.
- Volume 4: Small Business Participation
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