D--Update Re BEA Statistical Modernization Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This Special Notice from the Department of the Interior / IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE provides an update on the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Statistical Modernization Support (SMS) acquisition. The Government has determined this effort will be competed via GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Category 54151S: Information Technology Professional Services. Award will be made to the Offeror providing the best value. This notice is for informational purposes only; the Request for Quote (RFQ) has already been provided to selected contractors, and quotes are not being sought at this time.
Scope of Work
The acquisition focuses on Statistical Modernization Support for the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This aligns with Product Service Code DA01, which covers support services for application development and support, including analysis, design, development, coding, testing, release packaging, and support of off-the-shelf business applications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Category 54151S (Information Technology Professional Services)
- Acquisition Method: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 8.4 - Ordering Under the Federal Supply Schedule and General Services Administration Acquisition Manual/Regulation (GSAM/R) 538.71 - Federal Supply Schedule Ordering Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Small Business (specifically, sent directly to a select group of GSA MAS 54151S Small Business contractors).
- Published: May 8, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Offeror who provides the best value to the Government. Selection was based on a prior RFI, which identified the most highly qualified Small Business contractors.
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government is not seeking quotes in response to this notice and will not accept or evaluate any submitted quotes. All selected contractors have already received the RFQ for this requirement.