The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a final Request for Proposals (RFP) for a five-year, $290 million contract for Contracting and Acquisition Support Services (CASS). This single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is designed to provide DHA with comprehensive contracting, acquisition, and program management support services.
Proposals, which include five volumes, are due August 30. Questions are due August 9. Call us to make sure you’re submitting a compliant and winning proposal!
Opportunity Summary
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Single Award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five-year ordering period
- Location: DHA offices in Virginia, Colorado, Texas, California, and Ohio
- Proposal Due Date: August 30, 2024, by 2:00 PM CT
- Questions Due Date: August 9, 2024, by 4:00 PM CT
- NAICS Code: 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Scope of Work:
Program Management: Support for Program Management Office, Acquisition Workforce, Career Management, and Executive Support Office (ESO).
Acquisition and Contracting Support: Including Acquisition Planning Support, Risk Management Internal Controls (RMIC), Acquisition Policy, Category Management, Services Requirements Review Board, and Cyber Acquisition Support.
Technical and IT Support: Systems Engineering, SharePoint Development, Data Analytics and Metrics, IT/Technical Innovation, Healthcare Innovation, and Technology Transfer.
Cost and Financial Support: Cost Estimating, Lifecycle Cost Estimation, Cost Benefit Analysis, and Procurement Policy.
Administrative and Quality Management: Knowledge Management and Records Management, Quality Management, and Government Purchase Card Program Support.
Why This Opportunity Matters
This contract represents a major investment by the DHA in enhancing its contracting capabilities. It’s a chance for your business to become an integral part of the DHA’s mission, supporting critical functions across multiple states.
How OST Can Assist with Proposal Requirements
OST is equipped to support every aspect of your proposal submission for the DHA contract, including pricing and creating a winning Transition Plan in the Technical Volume. We can also assist in preparing resumes and Letters of Commitment to ensure that qualifications and commitments are clearly presented. We will help you to maximize your past performance references, giving you the best chance to win. Our team conducts thorough reviews of your proposal to ensure compliance with solicitation requirements and to enhance overall quality.
OST Global Solutions is a professional business development consulting firm with extensive experience supporting bids like CASS. We offer comprehensive services including team identification/negotiation, capture management, proposal management, color reviews, proposal writing, editing, graphics, and desktop publishing.
Don’t miss out on this significant opportunity. Contact OST Global Solutions to discuss how we can support your proposal for the CASS contract.
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