OASIS+/SEWP VI/50B MAPS Jam; VA PRE/FDA LLM/FBI BPM/Census CEDSCI/Army HPA & USAF Cyber SBIR III wins; New CDC/IRS leads; VA/CMS/NIH Industry events

🔥Announcing the 2025 GovCon Vanguard FedCiv IT & Consulting 250 – Generated in partnership with HigherGov, this list of the 2025 OrangeSlices Vanguard FedCiv 250 spotlights the most successful firms (measured in terms of reported obligated funds) which bring a proven track record of securing federal services contracts in FY24 across the Federal Civilian Sector and excelling in the fiercely competitive federal market. See the list here.

👀Were you – like many – stuck in the MAPS Traffic Jam? Army’s New $50B Contract Draws Crowds—and Logistical Challenges – Find out what happened, or if you were stuck, how you can catch up here.

🌟The Peel Podcast – The Scoop on NASA SEWP VI and Army MAPS – OS Chief Strategy Officer Shelley McGuire speaks with Eric Nusbaum, CEO of ENcompass Consulting, diving into key amendments, deadlines, and strategic considerations for contractors interested in bidding on these important contracts. Listen here.

⏰ Four Events to Get in on Now:

• It’s tomorrow! – Did we say $50B Army MAPS IDIQ? Red Team is hosting a virtual “MAPS: Industry Day Highlights and Key Takeaways” event, offering critical insights to help companies position themselves as strong contenders. Details here.
• Registration Open: VBA Office of Mission Support Virtual Industry Day
• HHS & CMS Online Happy Hour sponsored by J29 Inc. with HHS Updates from Anita Allen 
• Who’s coming? FDA, NIH, HHS and CMS will be there. 2025 Engage winners – government officials and industry executive leaders will be there. Will you? Register now for the November Elev8 GovCon and Engage FedGov event and kick off the holiday season. Details here.

The Juice🥤: Big Investments do not guarantee Big results, but they do signify intent! Here are several Federal and Industry leaders who are set to make an impact in 2025:

• CDC recruits DISA ops leader to drive Office of Informatics, Governance & Assurance
• IRS names new Branch Chief driving supply chain systems for the Office of Chief Procurement Officer
• Carl Tegeder Jr takes new position as CIO/CTO at Arch Systems
• Army Veteran Brooks Bennett shares the launch of his new company, Greenlight Federal Group
• OneZero Solutions welcomes Sara DiLuna as VP of DHS Programs
• On the move. Zolon Tech names Asela Perera VP & GM of National Security business unit
• Todd Sadowski takes on new role as Director, Growth and Strategy at Ad Hoc
• Maria-Paz Barrientos now Vice President, Program Management at Abt Global
• Nyla announces Stephanie Beben’s transition from Chief Data Scientist to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

⚖ GAO and the Courts – GAO’s website update feature is back up and you have some catching up to do:

• Protest Updates: 1 Down 5 to go on GSA OASIS+ Total Small Business Set-Aside
• 2nd New Protest Filed: $200M US Air Force Advanced Systems and Development Directorate Command Staff Support (CSS)
• Protest Dismissed: Department of the Air Force Solicitation Number FA7014-24-R-0073 | Emagine IT, Inc.
• Protest Dismissed: National Archives and Records Administration Solicitation Number 88310324Q00097 | Emagine IT
• Decision Released: Army IDIQ TO Sole Source Award Determination protest denial
• Decision Released: USCG Acquisition and Program Support Services protest denial

⚡Check out the latest Contract Awards:

• FBI: DSSI awarded $17M Business Process Management Services support contract
• VA: Technatomy awarded Pharmacy Reengineering ePrescribing Clearinghouse Services contract
• FDA: QuantaHub2 scores LLM AI and Cyber support task win
• Census: Ignite and ActioNet JV beats out 2 to win CEDSCI Operational Support Services contract
• State: Abacus Technology awarded Litigation Support Services contract
• USAF: QED Secure Solutions adds AFITCE Cybersecurity for Infrastructure Operational Technology SBIR Phase III task
• Army: Newly acquired LMI subsidiary awarded $48M SBIR III Human Performance Assessment (HPA) Framework support IDIQ
• DOD: Red Gate wins $17M OUSD Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate support task
• DSS: OCT Consulting beats out 6 to win $7M Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Services task
• DSCA: A3 Consulting beats out 4 to win $12M OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System Imaging System support contract
• DOD: Unlabel Innovation wins SBIR Phase III Follow on for idea and portfolio management operations

🔍Looking for a specific award or other news? The awards are in for FY ’24 and we don’t peddle old news. Check out OS’s Advanced Search Function here. Did we miss highlighting your key win? Message us at support@orangeslices.ai.

🐝The Buzz – Keeping you in the know

• Ryan Clayton Frigm, Deputy Director at Space Development Agency shared: Our first Tranche 3 solicitation! (In draft form.) You can’t say we didn’t warn you.
• Tris Carpenter shared: DOT shared an update on their upcoming 8-year, $548 million Software Engineering Services (SWES 2.0) multiple-award SB BPA
• M&A: Three Wire Systems, LLC Announces the Sale of their Technology Resale Division to Mythics
• NIH focused SDVOSBs to know – Here we spotlight the National Institutes of Health focused Service-Disabled Veteran Owned small businesses drawing interest of late. Meet them here.

📢 Most Viewed Comment:

• Re: Simple Technology Solutions – ….STS truly values career progression and professional development, offering numerous opportunities for employees to advance their skills, both within and outside the company. More here.

🔥 Hot Off The Presses – Announcements posted recently that are drawing interest:

• Imagine Believe Realize LLC (IBR) awarded the U.S. Census Bureau Geographic Update Partnership Software 4 (GUPS4) – Geographic Platform support contract
• Avyanna Technologies acquires 8(a) certification
• Bravo Communications Services Secures Award for SPRUCE IDIQ

🌶 Solicitation Updates/Opportunities Drawing Interest:

• USCIS opts to push Customer Relationship Management/Call Center Salesforce Software Maintenance RFP on SEWP
• TSA Intermodal Security Training Exercise Program (I-STEP) recompete
• US Coast Guard Pre-Sol: Maritime Credentialing Program, MLMS and Case Management Program Management Acquisition and Sustainment
• VA RFI: San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC) Data Analysis Services
• HHS RFI: Acquisition System (PRISM) and Acquisition Reporting System (ARS) Support
• NIH ARPA-H RFI: Public Financial Data API for GRACE and AURORA Tools
• State Department Draft RFP: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs TPC Professional Services and SME BPA
• State Department RFI: FISMA Auditing Services BPA
• NASA Pre-Sol: Langley Research Center Evaluations, Assessments, Studies, Services, and Support (EASSS) 4 IDIQ
• DISA RFI: Integrated Defense Enterprise Acquisition System (IDEAS) – Tier 2 / Tier 3 Support Recompete
• Army Pre-Sol: ETA Support, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Modernization and Innovation Support Activities
• USAF Draft RFP/RFI: Space Development Agency Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3

Partner Spotlight: 🌟NextStage Is Leading the Way in GovCon Capture Tools

There are a ton of new tools on the market, but a few stand out. Here we share real world perspective from First Division Consulting’s Brian Tessier about the impact NextStage has had on business. Read on here.