Top 20 Federal Contracting Opportunities in April 2024

GovTribe studied data from over 260,000 unique users and millions of interactions to find the top 20 opportunities in the federal market heading into April 2024. Let’s start by diving into the top three.

What are the top three federal opportunities in April 2024?

1. AERIAL DRONE PLATFORM FOR COMMAND POST SURVIVABILITY
   Posted by: ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
   NAICS Category: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
   PSC Category: AJ12 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research

   The U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center, Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate is seeking information from companies or organizations for aerial drone platforms that can integrate tactical radios to enable Non-Line of Sight range extension for Command Post Survivability. The agency is interested in both tethered and untethered aerial drone platforms that can support communication payloads for aerial relay use cases. Key requirements include the ability to support at-the-quick-halt and/or on-the-move following of a vehicle platform while minimizing Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), collision avoidance capabilities, and the ability to take off and land from stationary and on-the-move ground vehicles. Respondents are requested to submit a white paper with technical details by April 26, 2024. The information received may be used to develop future acquisition strategies, Performance Work Statements, and technical specifications.

   This solicitation notice has no set-aside designation. The primary NAICS code is likely 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and the PSC code could be 1550 (Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components). The agency has not provided any details on potential incumbents, award values, or budget ranges. The place of performance is specified as Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA.
   
   

2. IRS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer Acquisition Support Professional Services (Draft RFP)
   Posted by: Departmental Offices
   NAICS Category: 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
   
   The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is seeking to establish a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for acquisition support and professional services. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel and a range of services including consulting, program management, communications, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, acquisition lifecycle support, data analysis, data visualization, and robotic process automation. The evaluation will be based on a best value trade-off, and responses to the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) are due by March 27, 2024. The government is requesting feedback on the draft RFP and Performance Work Statement by March 25, 2024.
   
   
3. NASA Ames Research Center - Request for Proposal - Aerospace Research Technology and Simulations (ARTS)
   Posted by: Ames Research Center
   NAICS Category: 541330 - Engineering Services
   PSC Category: R425 - Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
   
   

   The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is seeking proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) 80ARC024R0002 to provide support services for the Aerospace Research, Technology, and Simulations (ARTS) program. The principal purpose is to operate, maintain, and upgrade simulation facilities and persistent software located at NASA Ames Research Center and the Flight Simulation Facilities at Langley Research Center. Key services include engineering support, systems administration, and facility maintenance to support NASA's aeronautics and technology mission objectives. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as technical approach, management plan, and past performance.

   This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541330, with a size standard of $25.5 million. The contract will be an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with a base period of one year and four one-year options, and a maximum ordering value of $75 million over the five-year period. The place of performance is primarily at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California.

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