The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently hosted a virtual industry day for its $8.4 billion Program Management, Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Services (PACTS) III IDIQ opportunity. For those unable to join, here’s a summary of the essential updates and insights shared:
RFP and Timeline Updates:
- Final RFP Release: Anticipated on or around November 17th, 2023.
- Submission Deadline: Expected to be January 31, 2024.
- Award Announcement: Projected for August 2024.
- Period of Performance: The contract will span a period of 15 years. This includes one (1), three (3)-year base, plus three (3), two (2)-year options and one (1), one (1)-year option, if exercised. The maximum ordering period for is ten (10) years.
Important Changes:
The minimum obligated value for usable projects is now set at $1M, affecting the scorecard point distribution. Additionally, in prime/sub and JV arrangements, primes, proteges, or JV members with the set-aside status must each provide 40% of submitted projects.
Past Performance Requirements:
Projects must have been executed by the offeror either as a prime contractor or as a first-tier subcontractor. When the offeror has acted as a prime contractor on federal projects, several documents are required for submission, including the following:
- Self-scoring sheet
- Project cover sheet
- Conformed contract
- FPDS report
In cases where there are discrepancies in these documents, or if the offeror claims to have managed a team of similar size, additional documents like the Project Verification Form, SOW/PWS, and partner/subcontractor agreements must be submitted.
For projects that are non-federal or where the offeror was a first-tier subcontractor, a project verification form and a contract requirement document are also necessary, in addition to the above documents.
Source Selection Process:
Initially, each offeror will be grouped based on functional category, socioeconomic track, and type of teaming arrangement. Following this, DHS will identify Proposals Qualified for Procurement (PQPs), determining the number of awards appropriate for each track and selecting the highest-scoring offerors for each type of teaming arrangement.
These selected proposals, referred to as PQPs, will undergo an acceptability review. The final stage of the process is a comprehensive evaluation, which includes a Price Evaluation to assess fairness and reasonableness, along with a review of supporting documentation for all past performance, accounting system, and facility clearance verification.
According to the third Draft RFP, there will be 8 awards per functional category and socioeconomic track. Of the eight awards, DHS will offer 2 awards per type of teaming arrangement, to include Prime Offeror, Prime/Sub, Joint Venture, and Mentor Protégé.
The remaining projects that are not PQPs will be set aside. DHS has noted that it reserves the right to offer more awards if deemed necessary.
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As you prepare for the PACTS III bid, OST Global Solutions is ready to offer comprehensive support:
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- Subcontractor Portal: Connect with potential partners through our OST Teaming Partner Match Portal.
- Strategy Sessions: Book a time with our team for tailored advice on your PACTS III bid.
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