Attention IT Vendors! The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced a strategic pause in the SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) VI bid process, providing you with a unique opportunity to refine and strengthen your proposals. As the largest and most successful government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC), SEWP is a must-win for all IT value-added resellers and IT services companies. With a potential contract value of at least $20 billion, SEWP VI is used by every agency in the Federal Government, making it a critical opportunity for your business.
What’s Happening with SEWP VI?
On August 8, NASA paused the SEWP VI Request for Proposal (RFP) process, initially expected to close in August. This pause follows intense industry scrutiny and feedback, including over 4,500 questions and 2,300 comments from potential bidders. In response, NASA is re-evaluating the RFP and may implement significant changes to address industry concerns.
Key Developments:
- Strategic Pause: NASA has delayed the SEWP VI proposal deadline, potentially into the next year, to ensure a more refined and responsive RFP.
- Amendments and Revisions: NASA has already issued six amendments to the final RFP, and more could follow after the agency reviews additional feedback.
- Industry Day: NASA plans to host an Industry Day to discuss any substantive changes to the RFP before the proposal submission deadline.
- Extended Proposal Deadline: NASA will announce a new proposal due date after its internal review, giving you additional time to prepare.
Why This Matters to You:
As the sixth iteration of NASA’s best-in-class vehicle for purchasing IT goods and services, SEWP VI is expected to expand in scope, attracting more bidders and potentially increasing its contract value beyond the previous $61 billion benchmark set by SEWP V.
Our team of experts is here to help you use this pause to your advantage and navigate the complexities of SEWP VI. From capture management to proposal development, we offer comprehensive services to maximize your chances of success.
Haven’t Started on SEWP VI? It’s Not Too Late!
OST Global Solutions is a professional business development and proposal consulting company, and our proposal professionals only develop content custom to our clients’ capabilities, ensuring compliance with SEWP VI requirements. We have extensive experience in winning large, strategic bids like SEWP VI. We provide proposal professionals to develop complete, winning proposals. Or we can provide consultants on a case-by-case basis to fill gaps on your business development team. Our services related to SEWP VI consist of proposal management, proposal writing, editing, graphics, and desktop publishing.
Contact us to discuss your bids, so we can help you develop a winning proposal.
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