NASA SEWP VI

Latest Update – December 16, 2024

Key Changes in SEWP VI Amendment 10

1. Submission Deadline Extended
   The proposal submission deadline has been extended to Monday, February 17, 2024.

2. Reopening of the Comment Tool for Q&A
   NASA will reopen the Comment Tool on the SEWP VI website to allow offerors to submit new or outstanding questions.

   • Opens: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

   • Closes: Friday, December 20, 2024

   Note: Questions must be submitted via the Comment Tool. Duplicate submissions do not appear advantageous and may result in longer response times.

3. Additional Q&A Batches Released
   The first two weeks of December saw three additional Q&A batches published:

   • Batch 4: 555 responses

   • Batch 5: 705 responses

   • Batch 6: 428 responses

   More batches are expected in the coming weeks.

4. Revised Documents in Amendment 10
   The following documents have been updated and are available for review:

   • 80TECH24R0001 SF1449_Category A-12.16.24

   • 80TECH24R0001 SF1449_Category B-12.16.24

   • 80TECH24R0001 SF1449_Category C-12.16.24

   • Attachment A – SEWP SOW Amendment 10

   • Exhibit 5 – C-SCRM Attestation Form Amendment 10

   Offerors must review these changes and reference the updated Amendment 10 RFP.

How VisibleThread Can Help

1. Past Performance Updates

   • Key Changes:

     • Past Performance and REP minimum performance periods are now associated with the proposal due date, not the solicitation release date.

     • Evaluation criteria for Past Performance and Mission Suitability have been updated.

     • Small businesses can only use Past Performance experience from first-tier SMB teammates.

2. Supportive Tools

   • Download our SEWP VI Reference Library, including:

     • An Excel-based comparison of Amendment 10 RFP changes for quick navigation.

     • A free Doc Compare tool to identify updates easily.

3. Deeper Analysis
   Learn how VisibleThread can assist with:

   • Requirements analysis

   • Past Performance assessment

   • Gap analysis for proposal responses

   Contact us for more information.

Earlier Updates

November 14, 2024: Amendment 8 Released

• New Deadline: January 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST

• Detailed Report Available: Complete the form on our website for a comprehensive breakdown of changes.

November 8, 2024: RFP Feedback Review

• NASA is evaluating industry feedback for potential further clarifications. Updates will be communicated via SAM.gov and the SEWP website.

October 28, 2024: Second Batch of Q&A Released

• NASA responded to vendor inquiries with additional clarifications to the SEWP VI RFP.

August 2024: Solicitation Pause

• NASA paused SEWP VI due to industry concerns about clarity and unanswered questions, emphasizing transparency and collaboration.

SEWP VI Overview

1. Focus on Services
   SEWP VI prioritizes IT services over products, aligning with government trends toward service-oriented procurement.

2. Small Business Participation

   • Expanded NAICS codes provide new opportunities but raise concerns over competition due to revenue-based size standards.

   • Lawmakers and experts continue to highlight challenges for small businesses.

3. Contract Flexibility
   SEWP VI introduces multiple contract types (fixed-price, time and material, labor-hour, etc.), providing greater adaptability to project needs.