On January 22, 2025, OST Global Solutions presented a pivotal webinar titled “Army MAPS IDIQ – Expert Guidance on the $50B IDIQ” This session provided a comprehensive guide on preparing for the Army Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, a key $50 billion opportunity consolidating the RS3 and ITES-3S contracts into one framework.
Key Highlights from the Webinar:
Understanding the Army MAPS IDIQ: David Huff, CEO of OST Global Solutions, kicked off the webinar by outlining the MAPS contract’s scope and structure. He detailed its five domains: Technical Services, Management & Advisory, RDT&E, Emerging IT, and Foundational IT, and explained how each area offers distinct opportunities for contractors.
Proposal Preparation Insights: Participants received crucial information on the proposal requirements, including the innovative Gate Criteria and the scorecard-based evaluation process. David emphasized the importance of aligning proposals with domain-specific technical capabilities to maximize evaluation scores.
Strategic Positioning for Success: The session delved into effective strategies to enhance proposal scores, such as meticulously mapping projects to meet domain requirements and focusing on recruitment, retention, and risk management within the technical volume.
CMMC and ISO Alignment: With cybersecurity and standards compliance becoming increasingly crucial, David discussed how to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements and align with ISO certifications, positioning companies better in the competitive landscape.
Market Dynamics and Future Opportunities: Insights into the current trends in the federal contracting environment were shared, highlighting emerging opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud services within the Emerging IT domain.
Interactive Q&A: The webinar concluded with a dynamic Q&A session, where attendees engaged directly with David Huff to clarify strategies and discuss specific challenges in preparing for the MAPS IDIQ proposal submissions.
Overall, this session equipped participants with actionable strategies and deep insights into one of the most anticipated contracting opportunities of the decade, setting the stage for strategic engagements in the expansive Army contracting ecosystem.
Download the Slide Deck: For a detailed understanding of the strategies and insights presented, access the Slide Deck PDF or PPT.
Speaker Profile:
David Huff, CEO of OST Global Solutions, led the webinar. With nearly two decades of experience in federal business development and a proven track record of helping businesses secure billions in funded contracts, Huff shared his expertise on building resilient BD strategies. His practical guidance and industry insights made this session particularly valuable for attendees aiming to achieve sustainable growth.
Upcoming Bid & Proposal Academy Classes
Events
-
-
Webinar: Army MAPS — How to Position for this $50B IDIQ
OST Global Solutions Virtual Classroom MD, United StatesThe Army’s $50B Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) is moving fast. Following the January Industry Day, the Army confirmed: Final RFP Release: February 2, 2026 Proposal Deadline: […]
-
Webinar: Turning Customer Insights Into Win Strategy
Contracts are still won the old-fashioned way: through human relationships and hard-earned customer intelligence during capture. The problem generally isn’t getting the intel — it’s what happens next. Too often, […]
-
-
Winning Government Cost Proposals Including AI Essentials
OST Global Solutions Virtual Classroom MD, United StatesDeveloping a Winning Cost Volume course helps increase federal contract win probability by strengthening cost proposal development skills. Updated for 2026, this course incorporates AI-assisted tools to support pricing analysis, cost modeling, and documentation efficiency. The course covers Government contract evaluation, pricing fundamentals such as cost buildup and cost volume elements, price strategy, Basis of Estimate development, assumptions, Work Breakdown Structure creation, cost volume narratives, and strategies for winning lowest price technically acceptable proposals, while demonstrating how AI can be used responsibly to improve accuracy, consistency, and proposal readiness.
