CHIPS Solicitation

CENTCOM Headquarters Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Professional Services (CHIPS Solicitation)

CHIPS Solicitation Summary

The Department of Defense, US Central Command has a requirement to acquire a full range of professional services.

CHIPS Solicitation In A Nutshell

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Details
Agency The Department of Defense, US Central Command
Solicitation Number FA481424R0002
Status Post-RFP
Solicitation Dates RFP Issue Date: December 10, 2024
Proposal Due Date: Extended indefinitely until Q&A and RFP are solidified.
Award Date July 2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $750,000,000.00
Solicitation Number FA481424R0002
Competition Type 8(a) Set-Aside
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
Type of Award IDIQ – Agency Specific
Primary Requirement Administrative, Logistics & Management
Duration 1 year(s) base plus 4 x 1 year(s) option(s)
Contract Type Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
No. of Expected Awards 20
NAICS Code(s):
541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Size Standard: $24.5 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • Tampa, Florida, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/c4e069c3cdf94ea184e8ae867878cd79/view
Latest Update Amendment 0003: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFP closing date to 10:00 EDT, 03 April 2025. The Government anticipates Q&As and solictation updates/changes to be released by 26 February 2025. This extension will also provide industry time to respond to solicitation updates/changes by the extended response date/time.

Amendment 0002: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFP closing date to 10:00 EST, 13 Februrary 2025. This extension is being issued to provide the Government additional time to respond to 1K+ Q&As. In accordance with the RFP, a future amendment will be issued to address all questions received by the response date/time.

Solicitation Resources:

Item Link
Amendment 1 (Dec 30, 2024) SAM Link
Final RFP Documents Zip File
Pre-RFP Documents Zip File
CHIPS Page on SAM.gov SAM Page

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CHIPS Solicitation Background

USCENTCOM requires several classifications of professional services to support multiple joint directorates and special staff sections across the range of joint military operations in accordance with (IAW) joint military doctrine and joint functional capabilities. These professional services will support multiple core disciplines and include program management services, management consulting and analytical services, scientific services, engineering services, logistics services, financial management services, and language services. These support services may require significant integration across USCENTCOM directorates and special staff, the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), other combatant commands and defense agencies, and allies and partner nations operating within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).

CHIPS Solicitation Requirements

  • The Contractor shall provide an extensive array of services to assist USCENTCOM in theater planning and synchronization. The contractor shall provide effective and responsive assistance in the form of preparing plans in the areas of operations (both Conventional and SOF), logistics, Communications Synchronization, and Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) as defined below to facilitate the USCENTCOM Staff meeting all joint requirements associated with a broad and diverse area of responsibility.
    • Program Management Services
    • Management and Program Analysis Services
    • Assessment, Monitoring, and Evalution Services (AME)
    • Information Technology Services
    • Data Science Services
    • Logistic Management Services
    • Operational Contract Support (OCS) Services
    • Vendor Threat Mitigation (VTM) Services
    • Acquisition Management Services
    • Financial Management Services
    • Language Services
    • Scientific Services
    • Public Affairs Services
    • Intelligence Services

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How can GDIC Help?

As a consulting firm that specializes in helping companies prepare winning proposals for government contracts, GDIC can provide a wide range of services to help offerors prepare their CHIPS proposal, including capture management, proposal writing, proposal management, and proposal review. GDIC can also provide training and support to help offerors understand the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation, and can provide guidance on how to structure the proposal to maximize its chances of success.

Our business development and proposal professionals have several decades of experience and expertise in construction proposals and contracts for government. By working with GDIC, offerors can increase their chances of winning the CHIPS contract and can position themselves for long-term success in the federal marketplace.

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