Did GSA find a middle ground in its changes to the Polaris RFP?
GSA tweaked its relevant experience requirements for
mentor-protege joint ventures and for all joint ventures
The General Services Administration on May 13 proposed new language regarding mentor-protege and joint venture bidders in the solicitation for its $50 billion Multiple-Award Polaris IT services contract.
The contract has been on hold since early April after a protest was filed and industry members pushed back against some requirements. Vendors had until May 23 to comment on the proposed new RFP language.
The proposed changes involve relevant experience requirements and documentation by joint venture offerers.
Mentor-protege joint ventures
In the updated draft RFP, GSA states that for Small Business Administration-approved mentor-protege joint ventures, ...more....
