NASA SEWP VI

Latest Update – January 17, 2025

Key Changes in SEWP VI Amendment 11

The 11th amendment to SEWP VI was released today, January 17, 2025. This update includes a list of affected documents, details about key changes, and submission deadlines. Most notably:

• Past Performance Timeline Reverted: The eligible Past Performance timeline has been adjusted back to 3 years prior to the original RFP release date, reversing the contentious change from the previous amendment cycle.

Key Updates:

1. Submission Deadline Extended:

   • New deadline: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

2. Revised Documents in Amendment 11:

   • 80TECH24R0001 SF1449_Category A-1.17.25
   • 80TECH24R0001 SF1449_Category B-1.17.25
   • 80TECH24R0001 SF1449_Category C-1.17.25
   • Attachment A-SEWP SOW Amendment 11
   • Attachment D-Contract Data Requirements List 11
   • Enclosure 1-SEWP VI Major Providers Amendment 11
   • Exhibit 1 – Relevant Experience Project Table Amendment 11
   • Exhibit 3a – Category A Solutions Spreadsheet Amendment 11
   • Exhibit 4 – NAICS Size Standard Crosswalk Amendment 11
   • Exhibit 5-C-SCRM Attestation Form Amendment 11

3. Final Amendment Announcement:

   • No further amendments or Q&A responses will be issued for SEWP VI. This is the final amendment.

We’ve updated our SEWP VI asset library to include a comparison between Amendments 10 and 11. Download the report, along with previous comparisons and analyses, from our website. During this critical final month, organizations using VisibleThread leverage the platform for:

• Requirements gap analysis
• Quality assessments
• Customer language adherence
• Risk assessments

Contact us for more information about support for Gold Team and White Glove reviews.

December 16, 2024

Key Changes in SEWP VI Amendment 10

1. Submission Deadline Extended:

   • New deadline: Monday, February 17, 2024.

2. Reopening of the Comment Tool for Q&A:

   • Opens: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
   • Closes: Friday, December 20, 2024
   • Questions must be submitted via the Comment Tool. Duplicate submissions may cause delays.

3. Additional Q&A Batches Released:

   • Batch 4: 555 responses
   • Batch 5: 705 responses
   • Batch 6: 428 responses
   • More Q&A batches are expected.

4. Revised Documents in Amendment 10:

   • 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

How VisibleThread Can Help:

• Past Performance Updates:

  • Performance periods now tied to proposal due dates, not solicitation release dates.
  • Updates to evaluation criteria for Past Performance and Mission Suitability.
  • Small businesses limited to first-tier SMB teammates’ Past Performance.

• Supportive Tools:

  • Download our SEWP VI Reference Library, including:
    • Excel-based comparisons of RFP changes.
    • Free document comparison tools for easy updates.

• Deeper Analysis:

  • Requirements analysis
  • Gap analysis for proposal responses
  • Contact us for tailored assistance.

Earlier Updates:

• November 14, 2024: Amendment 8 Released

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

• November 8, 2024: RFP Feedback Review

  • NASA is reviewing industry feedback; updates will be communicated via SAM.gov and the SEWP website.

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

  • Additional clarifications issued for SEWP VI.

• August 2024: Solicitation Pause

  • NASA paused SEWP VI to address industry concerns.

SEWP VI Overview

• Focus on Services:

  • Prioritizing IT services over products in line with government trends.

• Small Business Participation:

  • Expanded NAICS codes create new opportunities but increase competition concerns.

• Contract Flexibility:

  • Multiple contract types introduced, including fixed-price, time and material, and labor-hour.