RDT&E Research, Engineering, and Technical Services (RETS) IDIQ

AMENDMENT 01 is being issued to respond to questions received from the industry and to update the RFP and the associated attachments based on the feedback received. It is the intent of the Washington Headquarters Services / Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) on behalf of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering OUSD(R&E) to award a multiple holder Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to support the mission of OUSD(R&E). The mission of OUSD (R&E) as the Chief Technology Officer is to foster technological dominance across the Department of Defense and ensure the advantage of the American warfighter. The OUSD (R&E) enterprise is composed of the Directorate of Defense Research and Engineering for Advanced Capabilities (AC); the Directorate of Defense Research and Engineering for Research and Technology (RT); the Directorate of Defense Research and Engineering for Modernization (M); and 11 modernization priority areas. The Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) intends to establish a Multiple-Award Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) upon which one (1) task order will be awarded concurrently. WHS/AD is looking to establish a pool of at least two (2) IDIQ awardees qualified small businesses under NAICS Code 541715 Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Aircraft, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts)(<1,500 employees) only (applies to IDIQ and the Task Order). The Government reserves the right to award to some, none, or to all offerors based on submissions. The Period of Performance (POP) for the resultant IDIQ contracts is (60) months, not including the potential extension under FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.