Agency / customer
DEPT OF DEFENSE W6QK ACC-APG
Requirements Matrix
MCCALL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
Decision
MCC is highly positioned to join a winning team as an SDVOSB subcontractor leveraging its Top Secret Facility Clearance and ISO certifications. A prime bid is blocked by the CMMC Level 2 hard gate and a lack of approved business systems required for the self-scoring matrix.
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Agency / customer
DEPT OF DEFENSE W6QK ACC-APG
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Requirements
31
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Sections
10
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Evidence confidence
Moderate confidence
Evidence strength
Mandatory
26
Must-meet requirements
Check these first before proposal work begins.
Due date
Submit the proposal by the end of April 2026.
Pricing sheet
Submit a total Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) between $50 and $100 for two individuals to attend a one-hour virtual Postaward Conference, documented on Attachment 0001 Cover Letter.
Exceptions
Offerors will receive 10,000 points per Qualifying Project (QP) that has an Exceptional Past Performance Rating in all CPARS or PPQ evaluation areas (Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, Management, and Small Business Subcontracting).
Proposal package
Submit proposals through the Digital Market Portal.
The Government will evaluate each Qualifying Project (QP) submitted by the Offeror to determine its relevance to the Technical Capabilities identified for each Domain in the PWS.
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M.5.2 RELEV ANCE: 1940 1941 Large Businesses, Emerging Large Businesses, Small Businesses, and 1942 Commercial-Sector Vendors: 1943 The Government will evaluate each QP submitted by the Offeror to determine its 1944 relevance to the Technical Capabilities identified for each Domain in PWS.
Offerors must submit documentation demonstrating that they hold an active Secret Facility Clearance.
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1278 • Active Secret Facility Clearance 1279 o Offerors shall submit documentation to demonstrate that they hold an 1280 active Secret Clearance.
Each Offeror shall calculate and submit the Attachment 0002 scorecard self-score as part of the proposal. For Outcome-Based Qualifying Projects, the Offeror shall only complete the Schedule and Completeness evaluation criteria on the applicable Attachment 0002 Scorecard.
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L.2.2 VOLUME II – SCORECARD (ATTACHMENT 0002) 1184 Each Offeror shall calculate and submit a numerical self-score as part of its proposal Attachment 1185
Submit up to three Qualifying Projects per Domain using Attachment 0003, including the required certifications and supporting contract documents.
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Offerors shall fully complete Attachment 0003 “Qualifying Project Form” for each QP and submit it as part of their proposal The form requires two (2) signed certifications from both the offeror and the representative of the contracting party
Offerors will receive 10,000 points per Qualifying Project (QP) that has an Exceptional Past Performance Rating in all CPARS or PPQ evaluation areas (Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, Management, and Small Business Subcontracting).
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Offerors will receive points based on how many of 2035 their submitted QPs have all evaluation areas of the CPARS (Quality, Schedule, Cost 2036 Control, Management, and Small Business Subcontracting) or PPQ rated as follows: 2037 2038 • The Offeror will receive 10,000 points per QP with Exceptional PP Rating in 2039 all CPARS/PPQ elements.
The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective 1051 evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.
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The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective 1051 evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.
Offerors proposing to multiple domains must submit a separate proposal for each domain.
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Offerors proposing to multiple Domains must submit a separate proposal for each.
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTABLE SYSTEMS 1358 If the Offeror has any of the following systems they shall provide documentation to 1359 demonstrate that the systems have been reviewed and determined acceptable by the 1360 Government.
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GOVERNMENT ACCEPTABLE SYSTEMS 1358 If the Offeror has any of the following systems they shall provide documentation to 1359 demonstrate that the systems have been reviewed and determined acceptable by the 1360 Government.
Submit the required scorecard documentation and supporting proof for the claimed systems, certifications, rate agreements, and other scoring elements.
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The Offeror will need to choose the correct corresponding “Scorecard” for their business size (Large Business, Emerging Large Business, Small Business, or Commercial-Sector Vendor) for each Domain they are proposing to. Offerors shall compile all supporting documents and Scorecard as one (1) PDF to submit.
The Offeror shall provide verification from DCMA or any CFA of a Government-determined acceptable purchasing system in a single PDF file, including the UEI, CAGE Code, and POC information (name, address, phone number, and email) of the credited business entity.
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1243 • Government Determined Acceptable Purchasing System 1244 o The Offeror shall provide verification from DCMA, or any CFA, of 1245 Government determined acceptable purchasing system in a single PDF file 1246 format to include: 1247 Part 1 – Provide the UEI and CAGE Code of the Business Entity 1248 that is being credited, and POC information that includes the name, 1249 address, phone number, and email of the re
The Offeror shall provide current verification from DCMA or a Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA) of an audited and Government-determined acceptable property management system in a single PDF file, including the credited entity's UEI, CAGE code, and point of contact information.
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SYSTEM 1366 1367 The Offeror shall provide current verification from DCMA, or any CFA of an audited 1368 and Government determined acceptable property management system in a single PDF 1369 file format to include the following information: 1370 • Part 1 – Provide the UEI and CAGE Code of the Business Entity that is being 1371 credited, and the point of contact information that includes the name, address, 1372 phone n
The Government will award no more than one contract per Domain to a single legal entity, including any parent, subsidiary, or affiliate.
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The Government will award no more than one (1) contract per Domain to a single legal entity including any parent, subsidiary, or affiliate.
Offerors must submit documentation of their SAM.gov registration.
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1339 o Offerors shall submit documentation of their SAM.gov registration.
Ensure proposal remains valid for at least 360 calendar days from receipt.
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The entire proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of 360 calendar days from receipt by the Government. Proposals offering a shorter period will not be considered for award.
Submit proposals through the Digital Market Portal.
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Proposal submissions will be made through the Digital Market Portal. Instructions for setting up user accounts are in Appendix A.
Submit Attachment 0001 Cover Letter Form including point of contact, proposed domains, company details, CAGE codes, business size, and firm-fixed-price submission information.
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Offerors shall submit Attachment 0001 “Cover Letter Form” that consists of the following information: • Point of Contact for Proposal; • Domain(s) Offeror is proposing to; • Company Name; • Business Size; • Company Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code as well as the Parent Company CAGE Codes; • Affiliate/Subsidiary Information (if applicable); • Joint Venture/Mentor Protégé Information and copy of signed agreement (if applicable); • Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI); and, • Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Submission
Provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.206 if proposing as a Large Business.
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Large Businesses Only: Offerors that are Large Business concerns for any NAICS within the proposed Domains shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.206
Joint Ventures must ensure performing partners hold an Active Secret Facility Clearance and that members processing data hold CMMC certification or utilize the managing partner's certified IT systems. Large Business offerors must provide documentation demonstrating CMMC Final Level 2 (self) or higher certification.
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The JV or the individual partner(s) of the JV that will be performing the necessary security work shall have the Active Secret Facility Clearance. Every member of the JV that processes, stores, or transmits data must hold their own CMMC certification. A JV can rely on a managing partner’s CMMC certification if the JV intends to use the managing partner's IT systems
Contractor employees with security clearances must receive annual TARP training conducted by a CI agent or specified trainer per AR 381-12.
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For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.
Provide a copy of the official accounting system audit report or official letterhead from DCMA or CFA verifying the adequacy of the accounting system. Provide verification of an acceptable accounting system in a single PDF file including the UEI, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact information for the business entity representative. Reference the specific page number and paragraph in the audit report or letter that determines the adequacy of the accounting system.
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Provide a copy of the Offeror’s official accounting system audit report and/or official letterhead from DCMA or CFA verifying the adequacy of the accounting system.
Complete AT Level 1 awareness training for all employees requiring access to Army installations within 30 days of contract start.
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All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 awareness training within 30-calendar days after contract start date
Submit an APG Vendor Report if incorporated at the Task Order level for Task Orders with a CPFF-Term CLIN.
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The paragraph shall only apply to Task Orders with a CPFF-Term CLIN. If incorporated, the Government will provide the necessary oversight, management, and review of cost and performance data submitted IAW the Performance and Cost Report
Utilize the eCRAFT System to report all contract expenditures for Task Orders containing Cost-Reimbursement type CLINs.
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If incorporated, the Contractor shall utilize the eCRAFT System, for Task Orders that contain Cost-Reimbursement type CLINs, to report all contract expenditures in accordance with the “Funds and Man-Hours Expenditure Report” (eCRAFT Vendor Report).
Report all contractor and subcontractor labor hours via the eCMRA site by October 31 annually.
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The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the ACC-APG via the eCMRA secure data collection site
Each submitted Qualifying Project (QP) must meet minimum criteria: a total contract value of at least $2.5M, at least one year of performance not over four years old (for Large, Emerging Large, and Small Businesses), and align with one of the overarching NAICS codes.
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To be considered a QP, each submitted project must meet all the following minimum criteria: Meet or exceed a minimum total contract value of $2.5M; • For Large, Emerging Large and Small Businesses QPs shall have at least one (1) year of performance that is not over four (4) years old
The Government anticipates making approximately 70 awards per Domain, consisting of the top 30 Large Businesses (including 15 reserved for Emerging Large Businesses), top 25 Small Businesses, and top 15 Commercial-Sector Vendors, after which evaluation of remaining proposals will cease.
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1783 1784 The Government anticipates approximately 70 awards per Domain broken out as follows: top 30 1785 Large Businesses (15 reserved for Emerging Large Businesses), top 25 Small Businesses, and 1786 top 15 Commercial-Sector Vendors but reserves the right to upward or downward adjust the 1787 number of awards without limit.
Submit the proposal by the end of April 2026.
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Listening Session End of March/ Beginning of April 2026 Solicitation Release End of April 2026 Proposal Due Date End of July/Beginning of August 2026 MAPS Award ▪ NOTE: Timeline is contingent upon Survey Results [[PAGE
Submit all questions or comments regarding Draft 4 no later than January 27th at 2:00 PM EST.
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The relevant supporting documents and a link to the Q&A section. We kindly request that any questions or comments regarding this latest Draft 4 be submitted no later than January 27th at 2:00 PM EST. These will be addressed during the upcoming Industry Update. Regarding the in-person event, our team is closely monitoring the weather. At this time, there are no changes to the event's status. Should there be any updates, we will inform you promptly. As a reminder, we highly encourage carpooling and recommend arriving
Submit a total Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) between $50 and $100 for two individuals to attend a one-hour virtual Postaward Conference, documented on Attachment 0001 Cover Letter.
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Offerors will be required to submit a total FFP to attend a Government hosted virtual Postaward Conference. For pricing purposes, no more than two (2) people will be in attendance from each awardee’s company, and the conference will be for one (1) hour
The place of performance for orders will be determined based on individual order requirements and may include Government sites, contractor sites, or both.
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632 F.2 Place of Performance 633 The place(s) of performance for the orders will be determined for each order based on the order 634 requirements and may include Government sites and/or contractor sites.
Propose as either a JV or a single offeror per Domain, not both. Include the JV agreement in Volume I explicitly stating whose systems the JV operates under.
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Propose as either a JV or a single offeror per Domain, not both. Include the JV agreement in Volume I explicitly stating whose systems the JV operates under.