Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) - UPDATE

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army's ACC-APG has released Draft 5 of the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) Request for Proposal (RFP). This initiative aims to consolidate existing IDIQ vehicles (RS3 and ITES-3S) into a single, more flexible, and cost-efficient contract for acquiring knowledge-based professional and IT services. Industry feedback is currently being sought via a survey to shape the Final RFP. A virtual listening session was held on March 12, 2026, to discuss changes.

Opportunity Overview

MAPS is a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract designed to provide Army customers and other federal agencies with a broad range of knowledge-based professional and IT services worldwide. This includes support for Army enterprise infrastructure and infostructure goals. Services explicitly excluded are Inherently Governmental Functions, Personal Services, Architect & Engineering (A&E) Services, and Construction Services.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: MA IDIQ
• Period of Performance: Up to 10 years (5-year base + one 5-year option)
• Minimum Guarantee: $100
• Task Order Types: Fixed Price (FP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), Cost Reimbursement (CR), or hybrid
• Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and worldwide as per task orders.

Key Changes (Draft 4 to Draft 5)

Significant updates include:

• Increased Awardees: Anticipated awards increased from 50 to 70 per domain.
• Minimum Guarantee: Updated to $100.
• Off-Ramp Criteria: The "50% bid rate" requirement has been removed.
• Evaluation Focus: Shifted to the "Highest Rated Technical Offeror."
• Domain Renaming: "Technical Services Domain" is now "Engineering, Logistics and Operational Services Domain."
• Emerging Large Businesses: New criteria and specific evaluation factors introduced.
• Scorecard Updates: Point allocations for Systems/Certifications and Past Performance have been revised, including new criteria for passthrough rate, schedule, completeness, and price.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

This is a Full and Open Competition with reserved awards for small businesses. Specific evaluation criteria are tailored for Large Businesses, Emerging Large Businesses, Small Businesses, and Commercial-Sector Vendors. Offerors are limited to one contract per domain per legal entity.

Evaluation Factors

Proposals will undergo a multi-phase evaluation, including initial self-scoring and government verification. Key factors include:

• Screening Questions: Mandatory requirements for facility clearance (SECRET/TOP SECRET), ISO 9001, CMMC Final Level 2 (self), and acceptable government systems (Accounting, Purchasing, Property Management, EVMS).
• Past Performance: Assessed on Recency, Relevance, NAICS Alignment, Performance Quality (CPARS/PPQ), Dollar Value, Passthrough Rate, Vacancy Rate, and Time to Fill Rate.
• Outcome-Based QPs: Evaluated on Schedule and Completeness.

Submission & Deadlines

Proposals for the final RFP will be submitted via the Digital Market Portal and must remain valid for 360 days. The proposed timeline for the final RFP is:

• Solicitation Release: End of March/Beginning of April 2026
• Proposal Due Date: End of April 2026
• MAPS Award: End of July/Beginning of August 2026

Industry is encouraged to provide feedback via the attached survey to help shape the Final RFP.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact ACC-APG Email Box at usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-maps-contracting-office@army.mil.