ABMS Broad Agency Announcement Frequently Asked Questions

ABMS Broad Agency Announcement Frequently Asked Questions 1) QUESTION: Why are there several dates referenced under the Proposal/Concept Paper Due Dates in each Call? Can I submit a proposal or concept paper after the stated due dates?
ANSWER: We established staggered due dates to encourage continuous competition, batch the workload and capture the latest/greatest technologies. Yes, proposals/concept papers can be submitted after the due dates and will be considered at any time. 2) QUESTION: Please confirm that the anticipated ABMS Multiple-Award MultiSecurity Level ID/IQ contract has been newly established for the sole support of the ABMS Program?
ANSWER: Yes, this will be a newly established set of contracts to support the ABMS effort; however, it will not be the only contract supporting ABMS. Our organization (AFLCMC/CAIO) is responsible for the integration efforts. There will be other efforts within the Program Executive Officer portfolios, other services and other agencies supporting ABMS.
3) QUESTION: Does the ID/IQ contract have a have a ceiling Value? ANSWER: Each ID/IQ awarded has a $950M ceiling value per company. 4) QUESTION: Does the ID/IQ contract have an overall period of performance for the IDIQ contract itself?
ANSWER: The basic ID/IQ has a five year base ordering period and five one year ordering period options.
5) QUESTION: Please confirm the owning agency of the IDIQ? ANSWER: The Department of Defense is the owning agency – Air Force is the owning service – and AFLCMC/CAIO will issue the contract.
6) QUESTION: What type of work will be authorized under the IDIQ Contract? ANSWER: The basic ID/IQ scope will mirror the category descriptions included in the BAA.
7) QUESTION: Can I submit multiple ideas in the same category? ANSWER: Yes, multiple ideas are encouraged.
8) QUESTION: What is the difference between Call 001, Call 002, and Call 003?

ANSWER: Call 001 utilizes the one-step process (proposal submittal) and is specifically being used to on-board contractors onto the Multiple-Award Multi-Security Level ID/IQ contract. Call 002 utilizes the two-step process (10 page concept paper followed by an invite for a proposal submittal) and is intended to capture ideas, technologies, and solutions from contractors either not interested in the ID/IQ or who are unsure about how they want to proceed but want to share their idea. Call 003 utilizes a one-step process (10 page concept paper with a draft Cooperative Research and Development Agreement) to establish a no-cost