The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing the Census Bureau Transformation & Application Modernization (CenTAM) acquisition, an enterprise-wide framework for application modernization, advanced data science, cloud adoption, and IT program management across its mission areas. The Bureau intends to establish four Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under GSA MAS SIN 54151S, all of which will be total small business set-asides. Industry feedback on the CenTAM acquisition structure is due September 5, 2025.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Agency: U.S. Census Bureau (USCB)
- Contract Type: Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
- NAICS: 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Projected Solicitation Release: Q1–Q2 FY2026
- Anticipated BPAs:
- Enterprise – Covers all task areas, USCB-wide
- Decennial – Decennial Program only (must also bid Enterprise)
- Geospatial – Geography Program only (must also bid Enterprise)
- SPS (Systems & Program Support) – Smaller-scale support, task areas 1–3 only
- Task Areas:
- Contract Management
- IT Project & Program Management
- Architecture & Engineering
- Application Development & Management Services
- Advanced Data Science & Data Management
- Evaluation Approach:
- Phase 1: Written corporate capabilities and prior experience (unique examples per topic)
- Phase 2: Oral presentations covering technical solutions, management approach, key personnel, and on-the-spot challenges
Why This Matters
CenTAM represents one of the Census Bureau’s largest modernization frameworks to date, spanning mission-critical areas such as economic and demographic data systems, geospatial data management, and decennial operations. With multiple BPAs and a two-phased evaluation, positioning early will be critical, particularly for companies seeking to compete across Enterprise, Decennial, and Geospatial scopes.
The emphasis on oral presentations and technical challenges in Phase 2 highlights the need for strong preparation. Teams that can clearly articulate solutions in real time will have a competitive edge.
How OST Can Help You Win
OST Global Solutions has supported clients on thousands of winning federal proposals and is uniquely positioned to help you prepare for CenTAM. Our support includes:
- Capture & Proposal Support – Compliance, solution development, and Phase 1 narrative strategy.
- Team-Building & Gap Support – Helping you assemble winning teams for Enterprise, Decennial, Geospatial, or SPS BPAs.
- Orals Training for Phase 2 – Specialized coaching to prepare your team for oral presentations and technical challenge responses, ensuring your experts communicate with confidence and precision.
- Live Opportunity Tracking – Guidance through every step as the Census Bureau finalizes solicitation details.
Next Steps
- Submit industry feedback to Census by September 5, 2025.
- Begin assembling BPA strategies and potential teaming arrangements.
- Contact OST to discuss capture, teaming, and orals preparation.
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