Notice ID: 25704dbf529a4e2b9027e97cd8d768abJustificationAwarded
Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (ESIM)
Awarded on September 17, 2020. Justification posted by GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE) on January 5, 2026. Solicitation 47QFCA20F0066OP5.
NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). Place of performance: Honolulu, Hawaii. Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity: 47QTCH18D0028 / 47QFCA20F0066 (“Enterprise Services Integration and Modernization” (ESIM))
Overview
Agency:
General Services AdministrationFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE
Office:GSA FAS AAS FEDSIM
Posted:January 5, 2026
NAICS:541512: Computer Systems Design Services
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:DF01: IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)
Response Deadline:
Not specified
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Justification
Place of Performance:Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819
Award Date:Sep 17, 2020
Award Amount (SAM.gov award notice):Not specified
Award Overview
Award Number
47QTCH18D0028
Award Amount (SAM.gov award notice)
Not specified
Award Date
Sep 17, 2020
Awardee
Not specified
Original Solicitation
Notice ID: 25704dbf529a4e2b9027e97cd8d768ab
Posted Date: Jan 5, 2026
Original Response Deadline: Not specified
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Charles Smith
Secondary Contact
Steve Madsen
Documents
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
47QFCA20F0066OP5- Awarded
This opportunity has been awarded.
- Sole Source / J&ACurrentJan 5, 2026
Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (ESIM)
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The Government has started the evaluation of Phase Two and will expeditiously work through the subsequent phases. +++++++++++++++++++ 02/20/2026: Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract, Unrestricted Pool, Solicitation Number 47QTCB24R0009, Phase One Award Notice This is a written announcement to all interested parties. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will make phase one contract award under the Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). GSA has determined a phased award approach for the Alliant 3 GWAC to be in the best interest of the Government and in accordance with Solicitation Section M.3, Evaluation Process. This announcement fulfills the notice requirements in FAR 5.3, Synopses of Contract Awards, as the first phase award notification for the Alliant 3 GWAC. GSA appreciates the robust competition for the Alliant 3 GWAC. There were 133 proposals received in response to the solicitation. 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Alliant 3 Overview Small Business Offeror Types Small Business Subcontracting Plan C-SCRM Pricing VETS 4212 Federal Contracting Reporting MRCL, ORA, GHG, Series Close Proposals are due February 3, 2025 via Symphony. As a reminder, the current version of the conformed Alliant 3 RFP and associated attachments always supersede previous versions issued on SAM.gov. Please see below for the current version of the solicitation documents. Alliant 3 RFP A006 - Version 6 J.P-1 A3 Contractor Teaming Arrangement (CTA) Template J.P-2 A3 Primary NAICS Code Relevant Experience Project Template J.P-3 A3 Emerging Technology Relevant Experience Project Template J.P-4 A3 Subcontractor Experience Project Template J.P-5 A3 Small Business Engagement Template J.P-6 A3 Past Performance Rating Template J.P-7 A3 Federal Contract FPDS Crosswalk Sample V2 J.P-8 A3 Price Template V.2 J.P-9 A3 Model Individual Subcontracting Plan Template V.3 J.P-10 A3 GSA Form 527 Contractor Qualification and Financial Information V.3 J.P-11 A3 Contractor C-SCRM Responsibility Questionnaire V.2 J.P-12 A3 C-SCRM References V.2 J.P-13 A3 C-SCRM Plan Template V.2 J.P-14 A3 C-SCRM Control Selections J.P-15 A3 Climate Change Risk Management Plan Criteria J.P-16 A3 Self-Scoring Worksheet V.4 J.P-17 A3 C-SCRM Plan Preparation Guide J.P-18 A3 Labor Rate Attestation V.2 Thank you for your interest in the Alliant 3 solicitation. Best of luck to all offerors. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 12/09/24: Amendment (A0006) is issued to the Alliant 3 Conformed Request for Proposal (RFP), 47QTCB24R0009, version 6 to update Section L.5.7.1, from Public Disclosure of Scope 1 or 2 or 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions to Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction - Attestation. Offerors are required to provide a signed attestation of Public Disclosure of GHG emission and reduction goals, as delineated in Section L.5.7.1, to receive the maximum 1,750 points for this scoring element. The proposal due date of February 3, 2025 remains unchanged. The following attachments are included with this amendment: Alliant 3 RFP A0006 - Version 6 SF30 Amend 0006 Alliant 3 Attachment J.P-16 A3 Self-Scoring Worksheet V.4 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 11/26/24: Amendment (A0005) is issued to the Alliant 3 Conformed Request for Proposal (RFP), 47QTCB24R0009, version 5 to update Section L.1, Table 21, Provision Incorporated by Reference, FAR Provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Nov 2024). In addition, a new version of the GSA Form 527 is provided with an updated effective date and expiration date. The attachment is titled J.P-10 A3 GSA Form 527 Contractor Qualification and Financial Information V.3. The updated version of the conformed RFP supersedes any previous versions issued by GSA. Offerors are required to use the most recent version of all RFP attachments. The attachments included in this amendment are as follows: Alliant 3 RFP A0005 - Version 5 SF30 Amend 0005 Alliant 3 J.P-10 A3 GSA Form 527 Contractor Qualification and Financial Information V.3 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 11/22/24: Amendment (A0004) is issued to the Alliant 3 Conformed Request for Proposal (RFP), 47QTCB24R0009, version 4 to align Section L.4.1, Proposal Format Table, L.5.2.4.2 with Government Response GR4-262, to allow a set of Task Orders or BPA calls that are combined for Primary NAICS Relevant Experience Projects to be submitted separately and used as individual Emerging Technology Relevant Experience Projects. The proposal due date is changed to February 3, 2025, 4 pm, Eastern Time (ET), to support the Offeror in submitting additional attachment J.P-3, Emerging Technology Relevant Experience Project Templates. 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This conference will not introduce new information. Details on accessing the recording will be provided through this announcement in the coming days. The Alliant 3 Submission Portal is open for registration at http://idiq.gsa.gov/. Industry is instructed to review the solicitation requirements on SAM.gov and view the upcoming pre-proposal conference. The Alliant 3 Procuring Contracting Officer is the sole point of contact for all questions under this solicitation. Industry is welcome to submit questions utilizing the Google Form located at https://forms.gle/Y6ExEXmRqNQsmJM97. Offerors must submit all questions regarding the solicitation via the Google Form no later than July 26, 2024 @ 4:00p.m. ET. Questions not submitted via the google form will not be answered. GSA reserves the right to publicly discuss and publish, or simply consider questions and comments regarding the RFP. The Government’s response to questions will be made available to all potential offerors via SAM.gov with an estimated response date of August 23, 2024. The proposal submission due date is October 28, 2024, 4:00p.m. ET. Any proposals not submitted by this date and time will not be considered for evaluation. | Solicitation | 541512 | No Set-Aside | 09/30/2026 | 04/11/2025 | - | |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), requires contractor support of information systems primarily focused on Operations and Maintenance (O&M), with additional Program Management, optional Modernization and Enhancement (M&E), optional Decommissioning, and Transition Support for the Office of Single-Family Housing (SFH). HUD OCIO oversees and manages the majority of HUD’s information technology functions. Application and systems support services are currently managed by the Office of Customer Relationship and Performance Management (OCRPM). OCRPM provides IT support to the Office of Single-Family Housing (SFH) and serves as the primary coordination point for technical activities involving other OCIO organizations, including the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officers, Investment Management, Enterprise Architecture, Policy and e-Government, IT Operations, and IT Security. The Office of Single-Family Housing promotes affordable homeownership and refinancing opportunities for qualified borrowers through the Federal Housing Administration’s Single Family mortgage insurance programs. These programs protect approved mortgage lenders against losses resulting from borrower defaults, thereby encouraging lenders to provide mortgage financing to eligible homebuyers, including first-time homebuyers and individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes. | Sole Source / J&A | 541512 | No Set-Aside | 09/24/2026 | Open | Washington, DC | |
September 16, 2026 - The Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool remains under review for additional awards; however, the award process will not be completed prior to the end of this fiscal year. Amendment 0010 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors based on this updated award timeframe. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022, and previously extended their offer acceptance period through September 30, 2026. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 20, 2025 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. The General Services Administration is announcing phase one contract awards to 30 successful offerors under the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Historically Underutilized Business Zone Pool. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at PolarisHUBZone@gsa.gov. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August 28, 2025 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. This represents the initial list of apparently successful offerors in response to Solicitation Number 47QTCB22R0006 for the Polaris Government wide Acquisition Contract Historically Underutilized Business Zone Business Pool. No response is required unless a basis exists to challenge the size or status of an apparently successful offeror. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at polarishubzone@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August 12, 2025 - GSA is nearing the announcement of awards for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool; however, the award process will not be completed prior to the end of this fiscal year. Amendment 0009 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors based on this updated award timeframe. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022, and previously extended their offer acceptance period through September 30, 2025. November 25, 2024 - Amendment 0008 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to incorporate required FAR provisions and clauses. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022. September 03, 2024 - GSA is completing the evaluation process and nearing announcement of awards for the Polaris GWAC SB Pool. Contract awards for the SB Pool are now planned to be announced in the first quarter of FY25 with the WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB Pools to follow later in FY25. Amendment 0007 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors based on this updated award timeframe. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022, and previously extended their offer acceptance period through November 18, 2024. ============ December 26, 2023 - GSA has issued Amendment 0006 and Question & Response #4 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). Offerors are encouraged to review the information within the Polaris Submission Portal. The due date for response remains unchanged. Proposal revisions must be submitted within the PSP no later than 4:00 PM ET, January 12, 2024. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022. ============ November 30, 2023 - GSA released Amendment 0005 to the Polaris HUBZone Pool in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is in response to SH Synergy, LLC and VCH Partners, LLC v. The United States, the Court of Federal Claims decision (Case Nos. 22-1466 and 22-1468) dated April 21, 2023. Proposal revisions must be submitted within the PSP no later than 4:00 PM ET, January 12, 2024. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022. Offerors are encouraged to verify access by an active administrator within the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) as soon as possible. If your organization requires a new Administrator in the PSP, and you do not have any active Administrators currently in PSP, allow up to 72 hours for the new Administrator to be activated. Offerors without an active Administrator will be unable to submit their amendment response. ============ October 25, 2023 - RFP 47QTCB22R0006 Amendment 0004 for the Polaris Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors. Offerors should login to the PSP and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC HUBZone Pool by November 18, 2022. The previously noted amendment to incorporate submission of a price proposal as well as adjustment to the evaluation requirements specific to protégé firms and HUBZone joint ventures is planned for a separate release in November 2023. Offerors are encouraged to verify access by an active Administrator within the PSP as soon as possible. If your organization requires a new Administrator in the PSP, and you do not have any active Administrators currently in PSP, allow up to 72 hours for the new Administrator to be activated. Offerors without an active Administrator will be unable to submit their amendment response. ============ 8/31/2023 - GSA is continuing work on amendments for the Polaris GWAC Pools. Release of the Small Business (SB) Pool amendment is now planned for September, and release of the amendments for the WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB Pools is expected four to six weeks after the SB Pool amendment. ============ July 27, 2023 - GSA plans to issue an amendment to Polaris GWAC Small Business Pool offerors in August 2023. The amendment will incorporate submission of a price proposal as well as adjustment to the evaluation requirements specific to protégé firms. Solicitation amendments for the WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB Pools are planned for September 2023. ============ 6/29/2023- In response to a Court of Federal Claims decision, GSA plans to issue an amendment to the Polaris GWAC solicitations. GSA is committed to supporting both our customer agencies and the small business community as we work to bring Polaris to market. More information regarding the amendment will be provided via Sam.gov in the coming weeks. ============ May 1, 2023 - GSA has received a protest decision from the Court of Federal Claims. GSA is currently reviewing the decision and working to determine a path forward. This decision prohibits further proposal evaluation and contract awards under the current versions of the Polaris solicitations. GSA remains committed to providing opportunities for small businesses while supporting Federal agencies and their small business program goals. Further updates and next steps for the Polaris program will be communicated through SAM.gov as soon as possible. ============ November 8, 2022 - Question and Response Document #3 of the HUBZone Pool RFP are attached. The proposal due date has not been extended. ============ October 20, 2022 - Amendment 0003 and Question and Response Document #2 of the HUBZone Pool RFP are attached. The proposal due date has been extended from 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 4, 2022 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 18, 2022. The following are provided: SF30 Amendment 0003 Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP 47QTCB22R0006 Amend 0003 - Conformed Copy. Polaris HUBZone Question & Response Document #2 ============ October 12, 2022 - Amendment 0002 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP is attached. The following are provided: SF30 Amendment 0002 Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP 47QTCB22R0006 Amend 0002 - Redline Copy. The proposal due date has not been extended. ============ October 11, 2022 - The recording of the PSP industry training webinar, conducted on September 30, 2022, is available at the link below. https://gsa.zoomgov.com/rec/share/nEeA9NTCV0zNon1UhE5cMBWk0Y7XBmcx_ikkI75GY3zlN_9faP_4KAiNx0lhUXj6.mnnQgD--KlU5Pw5w ============ September 30, 2022 - Amendment 0001 of the Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP is attached. The following are provided: SF30 Amendment 0001 Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP 47QTCB22R0006 Amend 0001 - Redline Copy. The proposal due date has not been extended. Any offerors and team members experiencing SAM.gov delays, which are impacting their ability to submit their proposal, must notify the Polaris HUBZone CO, in accordance with the amended section L.3.4, no later than Friday, October 7, 2022 via email to Polarishubzone@gsa.gov. ============ Legacy questions and responses (Q&R) from the Polaris SB and Polaris WOSB Request for Proposal (RFP) are attached. These Q&Rs are applicable to the Polaris HUBZone RFP. The Pre-Proposal Conference recording, as noted in L.3.6, is available at the link below. https://gsa.zoomgov.com/rec/share/EI8Xc7NYMcLdJbQdFYwZHZ6DJEYnKXYlH20J7P077wRUCMLce-ECiTsPGTaJbjL3.R20byp9is9sKWNnr?startTime=1663604323000 The Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) is open for the submission of questions regarding the solicitation. The due date for questions has not been changed. All questions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on October 5, 2022. Questions received after 4:00 p.m. ET on October 5, 2022 may not be answered. Only questions, or portions of questions, that are deemed frequently asked and/or to benefit the procurement process will be posted An industry training session for the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) will be provided on Friday September 30th, 2022, at 2:00pm ET. The session may be accessed at the below link: https://gsa.zoomgov.com/j/1601504256?pwd=TVVkTGs4YTJLYTdPMmFRQi96bWV4QT09 Passcode: Polaris Closed captioning for the session will be available. The live session will be limited to the first 3,000 participants. It will be recorded and shared via SAM.gov at a later date. The proposal due date has not been changed. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 4, 2022. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP). This portal is accessible at: https://polaris.app.cloud.gov ============ The General Services Administration (GSA) is pleased to release the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) HUBZone Pool Request for Proposals (RFP), 47QTCB22R0006. This solicitation is the only source of official information about this procurement. The Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP consists of the following: Polaris HUBZone Pool RFP SF33 J.P-1 Representations and Certifications from Section K J.P-2 Joint Venture Experience Template J.P-3 FPDS-NG Sample J.P-4 Past Performance Rating Form J.P-5 GSA Form 527 Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information J.P-6 Project Verification Form J.P-7 Joint Venture Work and Qualifications J.P-8 Multiple Award Schedule Contractor Teaming Arrangement (MAS CTA) Experience Template An optional Pre-proposal Conference will be recorded and released online to provide an overview of the Polaris HUBZone RFP. This conference will not introduce new information. Details on accessing the recording will be provided through this announcement in the coming days. Industry is encouraged to review the solicitation requirements on SAM.gov and view the upcoming Pre-proposal Conference. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP). This portal is accessible at: https://polaris.app.cloud.gov Offerors and proposed team members must be registered and active in SAM.gov. If not already registered and active in SAM.gov, prospective entities should allot adequate time to complete the validation process in SAM.gov. We strongly encourage offerors and team members to start the validation process as early as possible to avoid issues with submitting Polaris proposals by the due date.The Polaris HUBZone Contracting Officer is the sole point of contact for all questions under this solicitation. The PSP will provide for the submission of questions beginning on or about September 22, 2022, following release of the Pre-proposal Conference. Please hold all questions until after the Pre-proposal Conference is posted on SAM.gov. GSA reserves the right to publicly discuss and publish, or simply consider, questions and comments regarding the RFP. Questions answered will be made available to all potential Offerors via PSP and this announcement. | Solicitation | 541512 | HUBZone Set-Aside | 09/16/2026 | 11/18/2022 | - | |
September 16, 2026 - The Polaris GWAC SDVOSB Pool remains under review for additional awards; however, the award process will not be completed prior to the end of this fiscal year. Amendment 0009 of the Polaris SDVOSB Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors based on this updated award timeframe. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC SDVOSB Pool by November 18, 2022, and previously extended their offer acceptance period through September 30, 2026. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ June 23, 2026 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. The General Services Administration is announcing seventeen additional contract awards to successful offerors under the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool. These offerors were previously listed as apparently successful offerors on June 9, 2026 and are determined eligible for award. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at polarissdvosb@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ June 9, 2026 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. This represents an additional list of apparently successful offerors in response to Solicitation Number 47QTCB22R0007 for the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool. No response is required unless a basis exists to challenge the size or status of an apparently successful offeror. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at polarissdvosb@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ January 22, 2026 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. The General Services Administration is announcing three additional contract awards to successful offerors under the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool. These offerors were previously listed as apparently successful offerors on August 28, 2025 and are determined eligible for award. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at polarissdvosb@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ December 19, 2025 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. The General Services Administration is announcing an additional contract award to one successful offeror under the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool. This offeror was previously listed as an apparently successful offeror on August 28, 2025 and is determined eligible for award. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at polarissdvosb@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 20, 2025 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. The General Services Administration is announcing phase one contract awards to 23 successful offerors under the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at PolarisSDVOSB@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August 28, 2025 - Attached is a written announcement to all interested parties. This represents the initial list of apparently successful offerors in response to Solicitation Number 47QTCB22R0007 for the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool. No response is required unless a basis exists to challenge the size or status of an apparently successful offeror. Written correspondence may be sent to the contracting officer at polarissdvosb@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August 12, 2025 - GSA is nearing an announcement of awards for the Polaris GWAC SDVOSB Pool; however, the award process will not be completed prior to the end of this fiscal year. Amendment 0008 of the Polaris SDVOSB Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors based on this updated award timeframe. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC SDVOSB Pool by November 18, 2022, and previously extended their offer acceptance period through September 30, 2025. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 25, 2024 - Amendment 0007 of the Polaris GWAC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to incorporate an updated FAR provision. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This amendment is only applicable to existing offerors with an active proposal that was submitted for the Polaris GWAC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool by November 18, 2022. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ September 03, 2024 - GSA is completing the evaluation process and nearing announcement of awards for the Polaris GWAC SB Pool. Contract awards for the SB Pool are now planned to be announced in the first quarter of FY25 with the WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB Pools to follow later in FY25. Amendment 0006 of the Polaris SDVOSB Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors based on this updated award timeframe. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC SDVOSB Pool by November 18, 2022, and previously extended their offer acceptance period through November 14, 2024. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ December 26, 2023 - GSA has issued 47QTCB22R0007 Amendment 0005 and Question & Response #4 of the Polaris Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). Offerors are encouraged to review the information within the Polaris Submission Portal. The due date for response remains unchanged. Proposal revisions must be submitted within the PSP no later than 4:00 PM ET, January 12, 2024. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC SDVOSB Pool by November 18, 2022. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 30, 2023 - GSA released RFP 47QTCB22R0007 Amendment 0004 to the Polaris GWAC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool in the Polaris Submission Portal (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is in response to SH Synergy, LLC and VCH Partners, LLC v. The United States, the Court of Federal Claims decision (Case Nos. 22-1466 and 22-1468) dated April 21, 2023. Proposal revisions must be submitted within the PSP no later than 4:00 PM ET, January 12, 2024. Offerors should login to the Polaris Submission Portal and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool by November 18, 2022. Offerors are encouraged to verify access by an active administrator within the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) as soon as possible. If your organization requires a new Administrator in the PSP, and you do not have any active Administrators currently in PSP, allow up to 72 hours for the new Administrator to be activated. Offerors without an active Administrator will be unable to submit their amendment response. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ October 25, 2023 - RFP 47QTCB22R0007 Amendment 0003 for the Polaris Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Pool has been posted in the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) (https://polaris.app.cloud.gov). This amendment is to extend the offer acceptance period for existing offerors. Offerors should login to the PSP and review for necessary action. This action is only applicable to existing offerors that submitted a timely proposal for the Polaris GWAC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool by November 18, 2022. The previously noted amendment to incorporate submission of a price proposal as well as adjustment to the evaluation requirements specific to protégé firms and SDVOSB joint ventures is planned for a separate release in November 2023. Offerors are encouraged to verify access by an active Administrator within the PSP as soon as possible. If your organization requires a new Administrator in the PSP, and you do not have any active Administrators currently in PSP, allow up to 72 hours for the new Administrator to be activated. Offerors without an active Administrator will be unable to submit their amendment response. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ August 31, 2023 - GSA is continuing work on amendments for the Polaris GWAC Pools. Release of the Small Business (SB) Pool amendment is now planned for September, and release of the amendments for the WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB Pools is expected four to six weeks after the SB Pool amendment. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ July 27, 2023 - GSA plans to issue an amendment to Polaris GWAC Small Business Pool offerors in August 2023. The amendment will incorporate submission of a price proposal as well as adjustment to the evaluation requirements specific to protégé firms. Solicitation amendments for the WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB Pools are planned for September 2023. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ June 29, 2023 - In response to a Court of Federal Claims decision, GSA plans to issue an amendment to the Polaris GWAC solicitations. GSA is committed to supporting both our customer agencies and the small business community as we work to bring Polaris to market. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ May 1, 2023 - GSA has received a protest decision from the Court of Federal Claims. GSA is currently reviewing the decision and working to determine a path forward. This decision prohibits further proposal evaluation and contract awards under the current versions of the Polaris solicitations. GSA remains committed to providing opportunities for small businesses while supporting Federal agencies and their small business program goals. Further updates and next steps for the Polaris program will be communicated through SAM.gov as soon as possible ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ November 8, 2022 - Question and Response Document #3 of the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool RFP are attached. The proposal due date has not been extended. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ October 20, 2022 - Amendment 0002 and Question and Response Document #2 of the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool RFP are attached. The proposal due date has been extended from 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 4, 2022 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 18, 2022. The following are provided: SF30 Amendment 0002 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool RFP - Conformed Copy Question & Response Document #2 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ October 11, 2022 - The recording of the PSP industry training webinar, conducted on September 30, 2022, is available at the link below. https://gsa.zoomgov.com/rec/share/nEeA9NTCV0zNon1UhE5cMBWk0Y7XBmcx_ikkI75GY3zlN_9faP_4KAiNx0lhUXj6.mnnQgD--KlU5Pw5w ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ September 30, 2022 - Amendment 0001 of the Polaris Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool RFP is attached. The following are provided: 1. SF30 Amendment 0001 2. Polaris SDVOSB Pool RFP 47QTCB22R0007 Amend 0001 - Redline Copy. The proposal due date has not been extended. Any offerors and team members experiencing SAM.gov delays, which are impacting their ability to submit their proposal, must notify the Polaris SDVOSB CO, in accordance with the amended section L.3.4, no later than Friday, October 7, 2022 via email to Polarissdvosb@gsa.gov. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Legacy questions and responses (Q&R) from the Polaris SB and Polaris WOSB Request for Proposal (RFP) are attached. These Q&Rs are applicable to the Polaris SDVOSB RFP. The Pre-Proposal Conference recording, as noted in L.3.6, is available at the link below. https://gsa.zoomgov.com/rec/share/EI8Xc7NYMcLdJbQdFYwZHZ6DJEYnKXYlH20J7P077wRUCMLce-ECiTsPGTaJbjL3.R20byp9is9sKWNnr?startTime=1663604323000 The Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) is open for the submission of questions regarding the solicitation. The due date for questions has not been changed. All questions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on October 5, 2022. Questions received after 4:00 p.m. ET on October 5, 2022 may not be answered. Only questions, or portions of questions, that are deemed frequently asked and/or to benefit the procurement process will be posted An industry training session for the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP) will be provided on Friday September 30th, 2022 at 2:00pm ET. The session may be accessed at the below link: https://gsa.zoomgov.com/j/1601504256?pwd=TVVkTGs4YTJLYTdPMmFRQi96bWV4QT09 Passcode: Polaris Closed captioning for the session will be available. The live session will be limited to the first 3,000 participants. It will be recorded and shared via SAM.gov at a later date. The proposal due date has not been changed. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 4, 2022. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP). This portal is accessible at: https://polaris.app.cloud.gov ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The General Services Administration (GSA) is pleased to release the Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Pool Request for Proposals (RFP), 47QTCB22R0007. This solicitation is the only source of official information about this procurement. The Polaris SDVOSB Pool RFP consists of the following: Polaris SDVOSB Pool RFP SF33 J.P-1 Representations and Certifications from Section K J.P-2 Joint Venture Experience Template J.P-3 FPDS-NG Sample J.P-4 Past Performance Rating Form J.P-5 GSA Form 527 Contractor’s Qualifications and Financial Information J.P-6 Project Verification Form J.P-7 Joint Venture Work and Qualifications J.P-8 Multiple Award Schedule Contractor Teaming Arrangement (MAS CTA) Experience Template An optional Pre-proposal Conference will be recorded and released online to provide an overview of the Polaris SDVOSB RFP. This conference will not introduce new information. Details on accessing the recording will be provided through this announcement in the coming days. Industry is encouraged to review the solicitation requirements on SAM.gov and view the upcoming Pre-proposal Conference. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP). This portal is accessible at: https://polaris.app.cloud.gov Offerors and proposed team members must be registered and active in SAM.gov. If not already registered and active in SAM.gov, prospective entities should allot adequate time to complete the validation process in SAM.gov. We strongly encourage offerors and team members to start the validation process as early as possible to avoid issues with submitting Polaris proposals by the due date. The Polaris SDVOSB Conracting Officer (CO) is the sole point of contact for all questions under this solicitation. The PSP will provide for the submission of questions beginning on or about September 22, 2022, following release of the Pre-proposal Conference. Please hold all questions until after the Pre-proposal Conference is posted on SAM.gov. GSA reserves the right to publicly discuss and publish, or simply consider, questions and comments regarding the RFP. Questions answered will be made available to all potential Offerors via PSP and this announcement. | Solicitation | 541512 | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside | 09/16/2026 | 11/18/2022 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
47QFCA20F0066OP5
Archive Date
Feb 4, 2026
Office Address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20405