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Census Bureau Transformation & Application Modernization (CenTAM) - Draft Solicitation Sections for Industry Review and Feedback

ID: YA1323-26-CENTAMSN-0002 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  90%
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Description

The purpose of this notice is to release draft solicitation materials for industry review and feedback in advance of an anticipated competitive RFQ for the CenTAM requirement. The Government anticipates issuing this requirement as a competitive RFQ under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

Only Small Businesses, including eligible Joint Ventures, holding the applicable GSA MAS Information Technology Category SIN 54151S will be eligible to submit quotations. The Government's intent is to receive all questions and comments during this pre-solicitation period to identify discrepancies, ambiguities, and areas requiring clarification prior to finalizing the solicitation.

The Government does not intend to conduct a formal question and answer period after issuance of the final RFQ. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit all questions and comments during this pre-solicitation phase.

The Government reserves the right to not respond to all or any questions or comments received. However, feedback received may be used, at the Government's discretion, to clarify and refine requirements/sections in the final solicitation. The Government reserves the right to open an additional round of questions after the Final RFQ is issued if determined to be necessary and in the Government's best interest.

All industry feedback must:

Be submitted using the CenTAM Industry Feedback Template provided with this notice, following the specified file naming convention: [Vendor Name] - CenTAM Industry Feedback.xls
Be submitted electronically no later than: Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5pm EST with the subject line [Vendor Name] - CenTAM Industry Feedback

Background
The Census Bureau is preparing to release draft solicitation materials for industry review and feedback regarding the Census Bureau Transformation & Application Modernization (CenTAM) requirement. This initiative is anticipated to be issued as a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

The goal of this contract is to enhance the Census Bureau's capabilities through modernization efforts, ensuring that small businesses, including eligible joint ventures with the appropriate GSA MAS Information Technology Category SIN 54151S, can participate.

Work Details
The draft solicitation materials being released for comment include:
• Section C – CenTAM Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Quoters
• Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award
• Selected Attachments associated with Section J.

These documents are intended for planning and informational purposes only and may be revised. The government reserves the right to modify, add, or remove requirements/sections prior to finalizing the solicitation. Additionally, various attachments provide detailed descriptions of labor categories, evaluation criteria, and task areas relevant to the CenTAM Acquisition Framework.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for performance are not explicitly provided in the draft solicitation materials.

Overview

Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 20, 2026, 10:51 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Suitland, MD 20746 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Signs of Shaping
69% of similar contracts within the U.S. Census Bureau had a set-aside.
On 4/20/26 U.S. Census Bureau issued Special Notice YA1323-26-CENTAMSN-0002 for Census Bureau Transformation & Application Modernization (CenTAM) - Draft Solicitation Sections for Industry Review and Feedback due 5/11/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Bryan Shearer   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Matthew Gore   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice YA1323-26-CENTAMSN-0002

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > US CENSUS BUREAU
FPDS Organization Code
1323-1323
Source Organization Code
100109750
Last Updated
May 27, 2026
Last Updated By
bryan.allan.shearer@census.gov
Archive Date
May 26, 2026