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IRM
Evolve Industry Session
Katherine Vultaggio
Contracting Officer (A/OPE/AQM/WW)
Kimberly Baltimore
Evolve Program Manager (IRM/BMP/ITA/CM)
July 26, 2022
Agenda
Industry Session Logistics
Evolve Overview
Technical Questions and Answers
Contracting Questions and Answers
Open Forum Questions
Closing Remarks
Logistics
A copy of today's presentation and the final Q&A will be posted on
SAM.gov.
Todays presentation and video will also be made available via the Industry Liaison
LinkedIn page. - https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-of-state-industry-
liaison
Information shared today is pre-decisional and considered market research.
For any technical or connectivity issues please visit Zoom for Government
support online at https://support.zoomgov.com/hc or via phone at 1 (833)
966-6468
For local connectivity issues, contact your individual internet or cell service
provider as appropriate.
Logistics
All attendees will be muted. Please do not turn on your mic or camera.
If you are attending from home, consider limiting others use of Wi-Fi to
improve your experience.
Clarifying questions may be submitted in the Zoom Chat only.
We will answer as many questions as possible. Q&A exchanged here will be
captured in the final Q&A document.
The Impact of Todays Session
Validation of what works well
Refinement of the RFP
Feedback
Exchange
Suggested Improvements &
Corrections
Clarification for Industry &
Government
Evolve Overview
Multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition
Contract ceiling of $8-10 Billion*
Period of Performance of five (5) to seven (7) years*
Task Orders will be competed within Functional Categories (formerly pools).
This contract will immediately support expiring IRM contracts and new requirements.
Upon award, Evolve contracts will be centrally managed by the IRM IT Acquisitions office
(IRM/BMP/ITA/CM).
*Will be definitized for final RFP
Evolve Technical Goals
The overall objective is to foster innovative, effective and interconnected diplomacy by constantly improving and refreshing
tools and services in a manner that supports national interests and provides the best value to the American people.
Evolve will allow department technology to work better for democracy while reducing risks to mission and personnel.
Evolve will enable improved processes, a better customer experience to our citizens and a flexible working environment for
our employees. For example:
Building and maintaining the computer systems State Department needs to advance foreign policy interests uniting allies,
confronting adversaries and protecting our citizens.
Keeping our information safe from hackers and other cyberthreats.
Using the data we have to more efficiently advance the interests of the American people.
Operating the information highways we need globally to send data safely and securely from one place to another.
Evolve Acquisition Goals
1. Create a strong supply chain of best-of-
5. Reduce lead time from requirement to award
breed service providers;
via standardized ordering procedures;
2. Advance the diplomatic mission and support
CIO responsibilities with a centralized IT
services contract vehicle for the Department;
6. Reduce administrative lead time, burden and
costs through greater standardization;
3. Allow for flexibility of contract type
(FFP, T&M, LH, Cost type);
7. Improve CX through centralized AQM/IRM
contract management and vendor
performance oversight; and
4. Allow Task Orders under $10M to be awarded
8. Hold vendors accountable for performance.
without protest;
Evolve Functional Categories Overview
IT Management
PMO Support
Strategic
Communication &
Engagement
Strategic Planning
Performance Mgmt.
Program Mgmt.
Transition Mgmt.
Finance & Budget
Process Improvement
Consulting
Executive Program
Cybersecurity &
Incident Response
Governance, Risk, Audit
& Compliance
Enterprise Architecture
Cloud & Data Center
Application Development
Network & Telecom
Customer & End User
Data Access &
Integration Program
Management
Virtual Compute and
Containers
Technology Lifecycle
Management
Cloud Services
System Management &
Configuration Changes
Security and Contingency
Preparation &
Operations
User Experience Design
Development
Testing
Release Mgmt.
Database, Mainframe &
Middleware
Systems Design &
Mgmt.
Help/Support Desk
Change Management
& User
Communication
Training
Technical Security
Mobile and Remote
Services
Access
Domain Services
Data & Voice
Networks
Radio Network
Installation &
Maintenance
Telecommunications
Tactical Operations
& Field SupportStructured Cabling
Operations Center
LAN/WAN Services
IT Management: Strategy, Planning, Design, Business, and PMO functions.
Remaining Functional Categories: Execution of IT Services (Engineering, Testing, Operations and Maintenance)
Cross-Cutting Requirements: Compliance, Security, Disaster Recovery, Client Mgt, IT Service Mgt, Project Mgt, Modernization
Evolve Small Business Considerations
IT Management
Four (4) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Cloud & Data Center
Application Development
Network & Telecom
Customer & End User
Two (2) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Four (4) Full and
Open IDIQ contracts
Six (6) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Six (6) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Four(4) Small
Business Set-aside
IDIQ contracts
Four(4) Small
Business Set-aside
IDIQ contracts
Four(4) Small
Business Set-aside
IDIQ contracts
The Government reserves the right to award more than the number of contracts listed above; however, if any additional large contracts are issued,
parity of opportunity will be maintained. For example, if a 5th large business contract is awarded under IT Management Services, a 5th small
business contract will also be awarded in that functional Category.
Functional Category Summary
Functional Category
FC type
# of Evolve
Prime Contract
Awards Possible*
Can Subcontract
under 2-5?
Subcontract
under 1?
IT Management
Strategy
Cloud & Data Center
Execution
Application Development
Execution
Network & Telecom
Execution
Customer & End User
Execution
# Proposals
allowed, per
functional
category**
*IDIQ proposals submitted by the same prime for more than 2 Execution FCs, or for both Strategy and Execution FCs
are subject to Government discretion at time of award decision.
**Alternate proposals (more than 1 proposal for 1 FC submitted by the same prime) will not be evaluated.
Functional Category Constraints & Flexibilities
IDIQ contracts for the IT Management functional category, will not be allowed to perform work under any other functional
Functional Category 1:
category, as either a prime or subcontractor.
Functional Categories 2-5:
No prime contractor may perform work in more than two functional categories. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries that fall
under the same parent company or corporate umbrella and to any JV or Mentor-Protg relationships.
A subcontractor may team with multiple Prime contractors;
A Prime contractor may only be a subcontractor within a separate functional category.
A small business may bid as part of a Joint Venture and may bid separately in different functional categories, subject to the
restriction for IT Management Services contractors.
Q&A Period
Questions & Answers to pre-submitted Technical Questions*
Questions & Answers to pre-submitted Contractual Questions*
Open forum
*Answers provided to frequently asked questions. A full list of questions and answers will be posted on sam.gov
Evolve Technical Questions
Kimberly Baltimore
Evolve Program Manager (IRM/BMP/ITA/CM)
July 26, 2022
Technical Questions (1 of 4)
SOW Section, Title &
C.2.1 IT Management
Services
Section C, C.2.2, Cloud and
Data Services, pg. 29
C.2.2, Cloud and Data
Center Services, p. 29
C.2.3 - Application
Development Services,
Technical Question or Recommendation
Response
Is ITIL V4 a MANDATORY requirement? Can the
government consider successful ITIL V3 implementation, as
several clients are still in the process of moving to ITIL V4?.
Please clarify
ITIL V3 implementations may be considered as long
as they properly demonstrate the governance and
management framework. Also, Vendor must discuss
activities that demonstrate ITIL V3 to V4 transitions.
This paragraph section states "..;Provide enhanced
security monitoring."; Is the Contractor expected to
provide security monitoring tools for the Government or
will security monitoring tools be provided?
"Cloud and Data Center Services contractors under Evolve
shall provide FedRAMP compliant enterprise public cloud
services including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS."
Is DOS looking for a company that is a reseller of AWS,
Azure, and other cloud services?
What are current Open Source tools used for Application
Development?
The security monitoring tools will be provided to the
Vendor.
The Department is not looking for a company that is
a reseller of cloud services. The Department is
looking for a company to assist in managing cloud
services.
Varying application stacks and open-source tools are
used for application development. Bidders should
describe their broad and/or specialized experience
delivering with industry technology stacks and open-
source tools. May vary by task order.
Technical Questions (2 of 4)
Technical Question or Recommendation
Response
SOW Section,
Evolve Industry Session
Katherine Vultaggio
Contracting Officer (A/OPE/AQM/WW)
Kimberly Baltimore
Evolve Program Manager (IRM/BMP/ITA/CM)
July 26, 2022
Agenda
Industry Session Logistics
Evolve Overview
Technical Questions and Answers
Contracting Questions and Answers
Open Forum Questions
Closing Remarks
Logistics
A copy of today's presentation and the final Q&A will be posted on
SAM.gov.
Todays presentation and video will also be made available via the Industry Liaison
LinkedIn page. - https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-of-state-industry-
liaison
Information shared today is pre-decisional and considered market research.
For any technical or connectivity issues please visit Zoom for Government
support online at https://support.zoomgov.com/hc or via phone at 1 (833)
966-6468
For local connectivity issues, contact your individual internet or cell service
provider as appropriate.
Logistics
All attendees will be muted. Please do not turn on your mic or camera.
If you are attending from home, consider limiting others use of Wi-Fi to
improve your experience.
Clarifying questions may be submitted in the Zoom Chat only.
We will answer as many questions as possible. Q&A exchanged here will be
captured in the final Q&A document.
The Impact of Todays Session
Validation of what works well
Refinement of the RFP
Feedback
Exchange
Suggested Improvements &
Corrections
Clarification for Industry &
Government
Evolve Overview
Multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition
Contract ceiling of $8-10 Billion*
Period of Performance of five (5) to seven (7) years*
Task Orders will be competed within Functional Categories (formerly pools).
This contract will immediately support expiring IRM contracts and new requirements.
Upon award, Evolve contracts will be centrally managed by the IRM IT Acquisitions office
(IRM/BMP/ITA/CM).
*Will be definitized for final RFP
Evolve Technical Goals
The overall objective is to foster innovative, effective and interconnected diplomacy by constantly improving and refreshing
tools and services in a manner that supports national interests and provides the best value to the American people.
Evolve will allow department technology to work better for democracy while reducing risks to mission and personnel.
Evolve will enable improved processes, a better customer experience to our citizens and a flexible working environment for
our employees. For example:
Building and maintaining the computer systems State Department needs to advance foreign policy interests uniting allies,
confronting adversaries and protecting our citizens.
Keeping our information safe from hackers and other cyberthreats.
Using the data we have to more efficiently advance the interests of the American people.
Operating the information highways we need globally to send data safely and securely from one place to another.
Evolve Acquisition Goals
1. Create a strong supply chain of best-of-
5. Reduce lead time from requirement to award
breed service providers;
via standardized ordering procedures;
2. Advance the diplomatic mission and support
CIO responsibilities with a centralized IT
services contract vehicle for the Department;
6. Reduce administrative lead time, burden and
costs through greater standardization;
3. Allow for flexibility of contract type
(FFP, T&M, LH, Cost type);
7. Improve CX through centralized AQM/IRM
contract management and vendor
performance oversight; and
4. Allow Task Orders under $10M to be awarded
8. Hold vendors accountable for performance.
without protest;
Evolve Functional Categories Overview
IT Management
PMO Support
Strategic
Communication &
Engagement
Strategic Planning
Performance Mgmt.
Program Mgmt.
Transition Mgmt.
Finance & Budget
Process Improvement
Consulting
Executive Program
Cybersecurity &
Incident Response
Governance, Risk, Audit
& Compliance
Enterprise Architecture
Cloud & Data Center
Application Development
Network & Telecom
Customer & End User
Data Access &
Integration Program
Management
Virtual Compute and
Containers
Technology Lifecycle
Management
Cloud Services
System Management &
Configuration Changes
Security and Contingency
Preparation &
Operations
User Experience Design
Development
Testing
Release Mgmt.
Database, Mainframe &
Middleware
Systems Design &
Mgmt.
Help/Support Desk
Change Management
& User
Communication
Training
Technical Security
Mobile and Remote
Services
Access
Domain Services
Data & Voice
Networks
Radio Network
Installation &
Maintenance
Telecommunications
Tactical Operations
& Field SupportStructured Cabling
Operations Center
LAN/WAN Services
IT Management: Strategy, Planning, Design, Business, and PMO functions.
Remaining Functional Categories: Execution of IT Services (Engineering, Testing, Operations and Maintenance)
Cross-Cutting Requirements: Compliance, Security, Disaster Recovery, Client Mgt, IT Service Mgt, Project Mgt, Modernization
Evolve Small Business Considerations
IT Management
Four (4) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Cloud & Data Center
Application Development
Network & Telecom
Customer & End User
Two (2) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Four (4) Full and
Open IDIQ contracts
Six (6) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Six (6) Full and
Open IDIQ
contracts
Four(4) Small
Business Set-aside
IDIQ contracts
Four(4) Small
Business Set-aside
IDIQ contracts
Four(4) Small
Business Set-aside
IDIQ contracts
The Government reserves the right to award more than the number of contracts listed above; however, if any additional large contracts are issued,
parity of opportunity will be maintained. For example, if a 5th large business contract is awarded under IT Management Services, a 5th small
business contract will also be awarded in that functional Category.
Functional Category Summary
Functional Category
FC type
# of Evolve
Prime Contract
Awards Possible*
Can Subcontract
under 2-5?
Subcontract
under 1?
IT Management
Strategy
Cloud & Data Center
Execution
Application Development
Execution
Network & Telecom
Execution
Customer & End User
Execution
# Proposals
allowed, per
functional
category**
*IDIQ proposals submitted by the same prime for more than 2 Execution FCs, or for both Strategy and Execution FCs
are subject to Government discretion at time of award decision.
**Alternate proposals (more than 1 proposal for 1 FC submitted by the same prime) will not be evaluated.
Functional Category Constraints & Flexibilities
IDIQ contracts for the IT Management functional category, will not be allowed to perform work under any other functional
Functional Category 1:
category, as either a prime or subcontractor.
Functional Categories 2-5:
No prime contractor may perform work in more than two functional categories. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries that fall
under the same parent company or corporate umbrella and to any JV or Mentor-Protg relationships.
A subcontractor may team with multiple Prime contractors;
A Prime contractor may only be a subcontractor within a separate functional category.
A small business may bid as part of a Joint Venture and may bid separately in different functional categories, subject to the
restriction for IT Management Services contractors.
Q&A Period
Questions & Answers to pre-submitted Technical Questions*
Questions & Answers to pre-submitted Contractual Questions*
Open forum
*Answers provided to frequently asked questions. A full list of questions and answers will be posted on sam.gov
Evolve Technical Questions
Kimberly Baltimore
Evolve Program Manager (IRM/BMP/ITA/CM)
July 26, 2022
Technical Questions (1 of 4)
SOW Section, Title &
C.2.1 IT Management
Services
Section C, C.2.2, Cloud and
Data Services, pg. 29
C.2.2, Cloud and Data
Center Services, p. 29
C.2.3 - Application
Development Services,
Technical Question or Recommendation
Response
Is ITIL V4 a MANDATORY requirement? Can the
government consider successful ITIL V3 implementation, as
several clients are still in the process of moving to ITIL V4?.
Please clarify
ITIL V3 implementations may be considered as long
as they properly demonstrate the governance and
management framework. Also, Vendor must discuss
activities that demonstrate ITIL V3 to V4 transitions.
This paragraph section states "..;Provide enhanced
security monitoring."; Is the Contractor expected to
provide security monitoring tools for the Government or
will security monitoring tools be provided?
"Cloud and Data Center Services contractors under Evolve
shall provide FedRAMP compliant enterprise public cloud
services including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS."
Is DOS looking for a company that is a reseller of AWS,
Azure, and other cloud services?
What are current Open Source tools used for Application
Development?
The security monitoring tools will be provided to the
Vendor.
The Department is not looking for a company that is
a reseller of cloud services. The Department is
looking for a company to assist in managing cloud
services.
Varying application stacks and open-source tools are
used for application development. Bidders should
describe their broad and/or specialized experience
delivering with industry technology stacks and open-
source tools. May vary by task order.
Technical Questions (2 of 4)
Technical Question or Recommendation
Response
SOW Section,
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