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FY27 Mentor Protege Program (MPP) Broad Agency Announcement

Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, United States
Responses due
Aug 1, 2027

Overview

1.0 Introduction & Program Overview Mentor-Protégé Program: The Department of War (DOW) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) is a premier business development initiative designed to incentivize large prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to small businesses. The primary goal is to enhance the capabilities of Protégés, enabling them to become more competitive and expand their presence in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Through this mutually beneficial partnership, Protégés gain valuable technical and business expertise, while the DoD cultivates a broader, more resilient supplier network to support its mission. 2.0 MPP Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) BAA Management and Agreement Execution: The Office of Small Business Programs & Industry Engagement (OSBP&IE) manages this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and is the primary point of contact for submissions and review. Opportunity Description: Opportunity Name: FY27 Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Agreement Call Opportunity Number: Refer to posting Opportunity Type: This is a 2-phase submission. Phase 1: White Paper submissions must be received no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), 30 days after the announcement date. Phase 2: Final Proposal requests will only be issued to selected White Paper submissions based on the evaluation criteria. Selected submitters will receive a Request for Proposal (RFP) for their Phase 2 response. Dates: White Paper submissions must be submitted via email to the DCSA MPP Program Manager and the MPP Intermediary no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), 30 calendar days from the BAA announcement date. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered until a subsequent evaluation cycle. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) remains open, and White Papers are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, submissions are reviewed according to the following quarterly review cycle: · Review Cycle I – March 29: White Papers submitted on or before March 29 will be reviewed immediately following this date. · Review Cycle II – June 30: White Papers submitted after March 29 or before June 30 will be reviewed after June 30. · Review Cycle III – September 30: White Papers submitted after June 30 or before September 30 will be reviewed after September 30. · Review Cycle IV – December 31: White Papers submitted after September 30 or before December 31 will be reviewed after December 31. · Review Cycle V – March 31: White Papers submitted after December 31 or before March 31 will be reviewed after March 31. Submission Address: All White Papers are to be submitted by email (Subject: FY27 MPP Mentor-Protégé Agreement – (Insert Mentor & Protégé Name). All submissions will be acknowledged with an email confirmation within 24 hours of receipt. If a confirmation email is not received within 48 hours, please follow up to ensure delivery. The Government is not responsible for email system malfunctions or undeliverable email. BAA Submission Process: Phase I. White Paper Submission (Attachment 1): Firms respond to this Open Call by submitting a white paper summarizing technical and cost information. Phase II. Final Proposal Submission: After successful evaluation of white papers, selected firms provide a full Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal (Attachment 2), and Letters of Endorsement. The proposal will be reviewed for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Protégé Pilot Initiative (PPI) Application (Attachment 3): The Department of War (DOW) Pilot Protégé Initiative (PPI) was established under Pub. L. 117-63, div. A, title VIII, §856 (d), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat, 2726. This pilot initiative provides Proteges in DOW reimbursable agreements an opportunity to propose projects supporting the advancement of engineering, software development, or manufacturing customization in support of the War Fighter. Proposals are limited to a maximum of up to 25% of the annual budget of the respective reimbursable agreement. The proposed amount will be used exclusively by Protégé for the project. PPI applications are due in Phase II with the final proposal. 3.0 Mentor-Protégé Program MPP Objective & Benefits: To leverage Mentor-Protégé Agreements (MPAs) to mature Protégé firms for its critical mission spaces. By incentivizing Mentors to provide technical assistance, the agency aims to integrate high-capability small businesses into the Defense Industrial Base. This expansion directly strengthens national security by ensuring a resilient, value-added supply chain capable of safeguarding sensitive defense assets. 4.0 Participation Requirements Protégé Firm Eligibility: Small business concerns eligible for federal contracts. Meet SBA size standards. Must satisfy one of the following: HUBZone, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Native American/Hawaiian controlled, socially/economically disadvantaged, employing severely disabled individuals, nontraditional defense contractors, or contributing to national security priorities. Mentor Firm Eligibility: Prime contractors with $25M or more in DOW contracts in the last fiscal year. Active DOW subcontracting plan. Financially sound, good character, not debarred/suspended or under investigation. Approved by DOW OSBP as a Mentor. Note: Active SAM.gov registration is mandatory for all vendors, mentors, protégés, and subcontractors at the time of package submission. 5.0 Technical Priorities The core technical priorities are structured around modernizing technology, integrating data, and securing IT infrastructure: 1- Modernizing IT Infrastructure and Cloud Optimization National Background Investigation Services (NBIS): A primary focus is accelerating the delivery of NBIS to transform personnel vetting, including full transition to NBIS for Personnel Vetting operations including background investigations. Cloud Migration: Transitioning systems, such as the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), to a secure, self-hosted cloud environment and transforming it to enhance scalability and agility. System Modernization: Replacing legacy, slow-performing and siloed systems with modern, high performing components based on the DoW mandated Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) approach. 2- Data Integration and Advanced Analytics Data-Driven Decision Making: Enhancing data understanding, delivery, and management to enable faster, more accurate risk determinations in personnel and industrial security. AI and Machine Learning: Implementing a variety of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to analyze large volumes of data, identify anomalies, and calculate potential risks while keeping human judgment at the center of trust decisions. Automated Data Ingestion: Developing tools to automatically ingest data, improving the speed and quality of background investigations. 3- Cyber and Industrial Security Securing the Defense Industrial Base: Protecting cleared facilities and IT systems from cyber-attacks, foreign insider threats, and vulnerabilities. Behavioral Threat Analysis Capability (BTAC): Enhancing capabilities to detect insider threats through advanced behavioral monitoring. Zero Trust Architecture: Strengthening cyber posture through modern, secure IT solutions that protect sensitive national security information. 4- Digital Workforce and Governance Digital Skills Training: Empowering a skilled digital workforce, including expanding AI experience and cybersecurity awareness. IT Governance: Establishing enterprise-wide IT, data, and cybersecurity governance to ensure compliance and efficiency. 6.0 Scope of Work Allowable Developmental Assistance: Refer to DFARS Appendix I, paragraph I-106 for specific guidelines regarding allowable developmental assistance. Mentors can use authorized subcontractors to provide developmental assistance to proteges. Authorized subcontractors include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), APEX Accelerators (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs), Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs), and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Types of developmental assistance include, but are not limited to: Technical/Engineering Assistance: Technology transfer, certifications, quality processes, manufacturing improvements. Business Development Assistance: HR, accounting, marketing, safety, and company policies. Federal Contract Language Training: FAR/DFARS compliance assessment and workshops. Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship & Guidance: Establish a formal process to assist the protégé in obtaining and maintaining a facility clearance to be eligible for classified contracts. Personnel Security & FSO Training: Provide templates, policies, and coaching for running a compliant Facility Security Officer (FSO) program and managing cleared staff. Cybersecurity Compliance (DFARS/NIST/CMMC): Train the protégé to build a secure IT/cyber program, share assessment tools, and prepare them for audits. Insider Threat & Counterintelligence Program Setup: Provide insider threat program templates, reporting procedures, and exercises on recognizing suspicious activities. Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Compliant Accounting & Contracting Knowledge: Help the protégé set up a compliant accounting system, understand cost/pricing rules, and manage contracts. Proposal Development Support: Share sample proposals, compliance checklists, and proposal writing strategies tailored to DCSA/DOW opportunities. Foreign Ownership Control and Influence (FOCI): To work with U.S. companies must identify and implement FOCI mitigation strategies, which are evaluated before final proposals are submitted. Information Technology Systems Enhancement: Upgrading hardware, software, and network infrastructure to improve performance, security, and scalability. Note: Cybersecurity compliance (NIST SP 800 / CMMC Level I) is not reimbursable. However, DOW OSBP encourages companies to seek the services of Project Spectrum (https://www.projectspectrum.io) for CMMC Level 1 at no cost. 7.0 Proposal & Evaluation Process Phase I. White Paper Submission: Requirements: Complete the white paper template (Attachment 1) including a White Paper Submission (Attachment 1): Firms respond to this Open Call by submitting a white paper summarizing technical and cost information. Formatting: 15 pages max, 12-pt font, Word/Excel/PDF formats (Letters of endorsement excluded). Note: Email is for unclassified use only. For assistance with classified communications, please reach out to the contact above through an unclassified email first. Evaluation Criteria: Alignment with National Security and DOW priorities Alignment with DCSA strategic plan and mission Technical approach and developmental assistance Cost reasonableness Letters of Endorsement from CEOs (Pass/Fail) FOCI Questionnaire (Pass/Fail) Statement of Mentor and Protégé eligibility Engineering and Technical Assistance is 50% or more of the overall proposed costs (Pass/Fail) HBCU/MSI/APEX/SBDC/WBC/MEP Involvement (Pass/Fail) Selection Notification for Phase II: The MPP-I will notify offerors of their white paper evaluation results. Please note that debriefs or feedback regarding Step-One submissions will not be provided. Selected participants will receive an official invitation via email to proceed to Phase II. However, this invitation does not guarantee an award, as all selections are contingent upon successful negotiations and the availability of funds. Do not submit formal proposal materials until a specific request is received. 8.0 Phase II. Final Proposal Submission & Award Final Proposal Requirements: Invited offerors must submit a final proposal (updated white paper) within 30 calendar days of notification, unless an extension is granted. This submission must include a Statement of Work, a comprehensive technical approach for technology transfer, and a fully disclosed cost proposal aligned to a work breakdown structure. The proposal must demonstrate alignment with DCSA strategic objectives and detail the involvement of HBCU/MSI/SBDC/APEX/MII organizations. Additionally, signed Letters of Endorsement and Commitment from both Mentor and Protégé leadership are required. Final agreements will be issued as subawards under the DOW OSBP MPP-I Cooperative Agreement. Optional: Protégé Pilot Initiative (PPI) Application: The PPI application (Attachment 3) provides an opportunity for Protégés to propose projects supporting the War Fighter. Proposals are limited to a maximum of 25% of the annual budget of the reimbursable agreement. Applications are due with the final proposal. Evaluation and Award Notification: The evaluation criteria for the formal proposal are the same as for the Phase I white paper. Following the evaluation of submissions, selected organizations will be notified of their acceptance into the Mentor-Protégé Program via both a phone call and an official email. Note: Specific requirements of the proposal will be outlined in the request for proposal. 9.0 Agreement Administration & Terms Award Details and Period of Performance: Reimbursable Mentor-Protégé Agreement contracts will follow a structured invoice and payment schedule. Instructions will be provided upon Agreement Award. The total Period of Performance for any proposal is capped at three (3) years/36 months. Typically, standard agreements entail a 12-month base Period of Performance with the option for two (2) additional 12-month periods, subject to the discretion of the Government. Note: This BAA is soliciting Reimbursable agreements only, no Credit or Hybrid agreements will be accepted. Cost, Reimbursement, and Liability: All costs associated with preparing and submitting white papers, draft proposals, or final agreement proposals are the sole responsibility of the Mentor and Protégé. The Government will not reimburse or be liable for any expenses incurred. Government Rights and Termination Clauses: The Government reserves the right to review an MPA at any time. The Government may modify, suspend, or terminate an MPA for reasons including, but not limited to, lack of progress, non-compliance, or if it is no longer in the Government's best interest. Mentors and protégés may also initiate termination per DFARS Appendix I. Termination, suspension, or modification will not give rise to any claim for damages. Written notice will be provided; however, the Government reserves the right to withhold specific details related to the reason(s) stated. Instructions for termination by the Mentor or Protégé will be included in the MPA contract. 10.0 Resources: (Links within the attachment) DoW OSBP Mentor-Protégé Program DFARS Appendix I DOW Small Business Strategy DOW Software Modernization Strategy DOW Cyber Strategy Summary 11.0 Attachments (3): White Paper Template Detailed Cost Estimate Template PPI Application Template 12.0 List of Acronyms Acronym Meaning AI Artificial Intelligence CDSE Center for Development of Security Excellence CI Counterintelligence CMMC Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification CUI Controlled Unclassified Information DCSA Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DIB Defense Industrial Base DISA Defense Information Systems Agency DOD Department of Defense DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOW Department of War ESC Executive Steering Council FOCI Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence HBCU Historically Black Colleges and Universities IT Information Technology MEP Manufacturing Extension Partnership MII Manufacturing Innovation Institutes MPA Mentor Protégé Agreement MPP Mentor Protégé Program MPP – I Mentor Protégé Program Intermediary MSI Minority Serving Institutions NBIS National Background Investigation Services NISP National Industrial Security Program OSBP Office of Small Business Programs PPI Protégé Pilot Initiative SBDC Small Business Development Center TW Trusted Workforce USG United States Government WBC Women’s Business Centers Notice of Government Rights: The Government reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, or cancel this Broad Agency Announcement, in whole or in part, at any time and at its sole discretion.

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NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION 7571PS26Q00130 Title: NIH-wide Doctoral Partnership Training Program –University of Oxford (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is 7571PS26Q00130 issued as a Request for Quotation to support the Doctoral Partnership Training Program at the University of Oxford. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS), Office of Acquisitions (OA), on behalf of The National Institute on Allergy Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom for the NIH Fellows roster. 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THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS), Office of Acquisitions (OA), on behalf of The National Institute on Allergy Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to University of Cambridge, Research Operations Office, Greenwich House, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3-0TX, United Kingdom for the NIH Fellows roster. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial product or commercial service and is conducted pursuant to FAR Subpart 12.201-1—Simplified Procedures, in accordance with 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures Pursuant to FAR subpart 12.102(b) Restricting Competition, in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(b) (ii) This requirement is for the following services: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Medical Sciences, the University of Cambridge of the United Kingdom, and the NIH-wide Global Doctoral Partnership (NGDP) Program have a shared interest in fostering collaborative research. The NIH provides, through its offices and investigators, the recruitment of exceptional students from the United States who will carry out graduate-level training and research for the 2025-2026 academic year under coordinated mentors at the NIH and University of Cambridge. This acquisition seeks to cover the tuition fees for both new (incoming) and continuing students in the program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program of study shall include co-supervision for trainees at the University and the NIH. Basic and applied research shall be carried out by the trainees at both institutions. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements: University of Cambridge Research Operations Office Greenwich House Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0TX UNITED KINGDOM (iii) Description of requirement: The University of Cambridge shall provide 33 graduate-level training and research for students for the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition to administrative oversight, the University shall provide for the following functions: Shared core values (NIH and University) Advance the NIH mission of global outreach and training by contributing internationally collaborative research in areas of emerging and infectious disease, global health, and international medicine. Common government pursuit of public health care and health care initiatives. University requirements The partnering University must have a tutorial system where faculty fellows teach students in groups of one to three on a weekly basis. The tutorial system is uniquely required for the student training in the International PhD Program because there is no formal didactic component required for degree completion. The tutorial system will allow students to receive direct feedback on their NIH projects. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss the published literature and to learn how to think critically like a scientist. University provides access to classes for students virtually online or safely in-person. Shared training between the NIH and the University. Students spend a maximum of two years at the partner institution. The remaining two years of PhD experiential work must be spent at the NIH. Demonstrated emphasis on quality research with supplemental coursework and skills enrichment opportunities available but not mandatory. The students in the graduate partnership program work collaboratively in any one of the 27 Institutes and centers that make up the NIH. These include but not limited to: NCI-CCR, NCI-DCEG, NEI, NHGRI, NHLBI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NICHD, NIDA, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIMH, NINDS, NLM, VRC, NCATS, CIT, NIEHS, CC. The degree conferring institution that partners with the NIH must have a pool of researchers that the research expertise found at the NIH. The partnering institution must have various schools and program that are available as training environments (centers). Demonstrated evidence of academic history of scientific research and training spanning seven to eight centuries. Common requirements for mentorship and training of graduate students. Demonstrated performance: evidence of students who have successfully completed doctoral degrees through a partnership-training program. Abundant opportunities to form collaborations between Principal Investigators based on common program missions and shared biomedical interests in global health and medicine. Existing network of published principal investigators. Common access to contemporary and technologically advanced research facilities. Opportunity for international collaboration and intellectual transfer without language barriers. English must be spoken exclusively in NIH laboratories. Infrastructure and staff dedicated to international training collaborations. Research specialties in infectious disease, cancer, immunology, neurology, vaccine research, genomics, child health, and human development. Clinical aspect integrated into graduate training with hospitals located on University campus. Administrative oversight Supervision of existing student participants who have been accepted into the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program and who are continuing training for the 2025-2026 academic scholastic year. The 2026 scholastic enrollment of existing students shall consist of multiple participants. Reviewing University application packages for matriculating students to ensure that all admission documents have been received, reviewed, and validated. Informing students of Visa requirements. Notifying student program participants of his/her acceptance to the university and college. Provision of research opportunities in university laboratories with qualified faculty members who will serve as mentors and advisors to the students in the program. Participation and support of annual research colloquia and other program activities. Facilitation of the entry of U.S. students into the full college life of the University as members of the Colleges at the University. Provision of University housing for students in the program. (iv) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated period of performance will begin on or around 09/30/2026 through 09/29/2027 for one year. (v) The provisions at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.hhs.gov/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul (End of provision) The following FAR provisions are required by FAR 12.2025(a), and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The following FAR provisions are required as applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference: See Attachment #1: Table (Table # 12-2) under FAR 12.205 (a)(3). FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (NOV 2025) The following HHSAR provisions are applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference: HHSAR 352.203.70 Anti-Lobbying JUN 2026 (RFO DEVIATION) (HHSAR CD 2026-11) HHSAR 352.208-70 Printing and Duplication FEB 2026 (RFO DEVIATION) (HHSAR CD 2026-02) HHSAR 352-293.79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility FEB 2024 (RFO Deviation) (HHSAR CD 2024-01, Amendment 1) (vi) The clauses at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.hhs.gov/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul (End of clause) The following FAR clauses are required by FAR 12.205(b)(1) for all solicitations and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The following FAR clauses are required as applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference: See Attachment Table# 12-2 under FAR 12.205 (a)(3) c) The following HHSAR clauses are applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference. HHSAR 352.233-70 Choice of Law (Overseas) DEC 2015 HHSAR 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying JUN 2026 (RFO DEVIATION) (HHSAR CD 2026-11) HHSAR 352.208-70 Printing and Duplication FEB 2026 (RFO DEVIATION) (HHSAR CD 2026-02) HHSAR 352-293.79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility FEB 2024 (RFO Deviation) (HHSAR CD 2024-01, Amendment 1) POST AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE a. Contractor Performance Evaluations Interim and Final evaluations of Contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.15. The Final performance evaluation will be prepared at the time of completion of work. In addition to the Final evaluation, Interim evaluation(s) will be prepared Annually as follows on [TBD]. Interim and Final evaluations will be provided to the Contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation. The Contractor will be permitted sixty days to review the document and to submit additional information or a rebutting statement. If agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the matter will be referred to an individual one level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision will be final. Copies of the evaluations, Contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained aspart of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions. b. Electronic Access to Contractor Performance Evaluations RFP Handbook 7/25-86 Contractors may access evaluations through a secure Web site for review and comment at the following address: https://www.cpars.gov . End of clause. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) The following Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract: The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. [The alternate COR is responsible for carrying out the duties of the COR only in the event that the COR can no longer perform his/her duties as assigned.] The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule;(4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract; or (6) sign written licensing agreements. Any signed agreement shall be incorporated by reference in Section K of the contract The Government may unilaterally change its COR designation. End of clause. EVALUATION The provision of the FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; Past performance; and Price see FAR 12.203 (a) (DEVIATION) (RFO July 2026) Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) The following invoice instruction is included and will be incorporated in the final award: Agency Invoicing Instructions (Attachment #3). The Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov, the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. (vii) All offers must be received by 9:00a.m., Eastern Daylight/Standard Time, on Monday, September 28, 2026, and reference solicitation number 7571PS26Q00128. Responses must be submitted electronically to Michelle Cecilia, Contract Specialist at michelle.cecilia@nih.gov, cc valerie.whipple@nih.gov. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered to determine whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis as indicated above, or to conduct a competitive procurement. (viii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The associated NAICS code 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools and the small business size standard is $34.5 million. FAR DEVIATION STATEMENT: “System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.” Responses to this solicitation must include clear and convincing evidence of the offeror’s capability of fulfilling the requirement at Cambridge University as it relates to the technical evaluation criteria. The price proposal/quote must include the labor categories, an estimate of the number of hours required for each labor category, fully loaded fixed hourly rate or each labor category, breakdown and rationale for other direct costs or materials, and the total amount. The Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

Cambridge
Due Sep 28, 2026View bid
NYC City RecordCloses today

HWS2026M - PRIOR NOTICE SIDEWALKS, MANHATTAN

Responses to this CSB must be submitted via PASSPort. To access the solicitation, vendors should visit the PASSPort Public Portal at the following website: https://passport.cityofnewyork.us/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public. Click on the Search Funding Opportunities in PASSPort blue box. This will take you to the Public Portal of all procurements in the PASSPort system. To quickly locate the CSB, insert the EPIN (85027B0017) into the Keywords search field. Please note, this link is only for NON-PQL projects. For PQL projects, only certified vendors will receive the solicitations.

New York
Due Sep 28, 2026View bid
SAM.govCloses today

Schriever Cyber Threat Intelligence Software

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation Number: FA255026Q0060 Notice Type: Presolicitation SOLICITATION TYPE: This is a sole source acquisition under RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) CONTRACTING OFFICE: Department of the Air Force 50th Contracting Squadron, PKB 210 Falcon Parkway, Suite 2116 Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado 80912 POINT OF CONTACT: Name: Alejandro Castellanos Email: alejandro.castellanos@spaceforce.mil Phone: 719-567-6185 NAICS CODE: 541511 NAICS SIZE STANDARD: $34M PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC): DJ10 SET-ASIDE: None – Sole Source Acquisition DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Department of the Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to Argonne Ridge Group, LLC for Augury Platinum software for Schriever Space Force Base. This requirement includes the following services: 1. Global Netflow Analytics & Threat Tracking Netflow Telemetry Querying: Provide access to a massive, global network flow database with the ability to run targeted queries on source/destination IP addresses, ports, protocol types, packet counts, and timestamps. Threat Infrastructure Tracking: Enable analysts to trace malicious command and control (C2) servers, map botnets, analyze hostile infrastructure, and perform forensic attribution. Passive DNS & IP Reputation: Integrated access to historical passive DNS databases and IP threat scores to quickly context-resolve suspect nodes. Encrypted Traffic Profiling: Capabilities to identify and analyze anomalous traffic patterns and identify threat actors utilizing virtual private networks (VPNs) or encrypted tunneling. 2. System Access & Seat Allocation License Tier: Platinum level subscription. User Capacity: 15 dedicated user licenses (seats) for cyber defense analysts. Secure, web-based software platform with 24/7/365 availability. API endpoints for integrating intelligence feeds directly into the unit's local security tools, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, or data orchestrators. 3. Operations & Maintenance Support Software Updates: Ongoing platform upgrades, database maintenance, search engine optimization, and feature additions throughout the performance periods at no extra cost. Technical Support: Helpdesk and administrator support for user troubleshooting, configuration assistance, and platform optimization. Up to three training sessions are available with Augury subscriptions. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base Year: Sep 30, 2026 To Mar 29, 2027 Option Year 1: Mar 30, 2027 To Jun 29, 2027 Option Year 2: Jun 30, 2027 To Sep 29, 2027 Option Year 3: Sep 30, 2027 To Sep 29, 2028 Option Year 4: Sep 30, 2028 To Sep 29, 2029 SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: This acquisition is proposed on a sole-source basis to Argonne Ridge Group, LLC, under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source, and 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). Augury is currently integrated into Mission Delta 6’s operational baseline through prior work performed with U.S. Space Command. As a result, Augury represents the only known capability that is presently integrated and available to support the requirement without additional platform-validation, integration, security, and sustainment efforts. Award to Argonne Ridge Group, LLC would avoid the cost, schedule impact, and operational risk associated with modifying the current infrastructure; conducting additional demonstrations and security assessments; integrating a new platform; migrating data and workflows; and training personnel on a replacement capability. These additional efforts would delay fielding of a needed capability and introduce unnecessary cost and risk to the Government. A Sources Sought notice, FA255026AC002, was posted on SAM.gov on 21 September 2026 for three days to identify other software platforms capable of meeting the requirement. Although market research identified other potentially similar capabilities, the responses did not demonstrate that any alternative platform is immediately deployable and fully compliant with Mission Delta 6 requirements. Specifically, the alternative submissions contained unresolved gaps related to material capability validation, data sources and retention, integration methods, security boundaries, hosting, application programming interface specifications, service-level agreements, and sustainment. Further demonstrations, technical assessments, and integration efforts would be required before the Government could determine whether those platforms satisfy the requirement and can be integrated into Department of the Air Force Department of Defense Information Network systems. Argonne Ridge Group, LLC is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required Augury capability to meet the Government’s immediate operational need. ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION ISSUANCE DATE: On or about 28 Sep 2026. RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE: This is a presolicitation notice only. No quotes or proposals are being requested at this time. A solicitation will be issued directly to Argonne Ridge Group, LLC as the sole source contractor. This notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of RFO 5.101 for acquisitions using the authority at RFO 6.103-1. Interested parties may submit capability statements or information relevant to this requirement; however, this is a sole source acquisition and the Government does not intend to award to any other contractor.

Colorado Springs
Due Sep 28, 2026View bid
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