Rapid Assured Access (R2A)

The solicitation requires offerors to demonstrate, through a comprehensive proposal, that they can meet all evaluation factors, with Technical Capabilities (Volume I, Phase I) weighted more heavily than Past Performance. Proposals must include a detailed Statement of Work that translates the Government’s Statement of Objectives into specific, measurable tasks, a management plan identifying key personnel and program‑management review processes, and a market‑capabilities plan covering scalability, a forward‑looking technology roadmap, and an outreach strategy to drive adoption by the Defense Industrial Base and DoD program offices. Offerors must also prove ownership and control of an on‑shore manufacturing facility; this is a mandatory requirement for award. Evaluation will be conducted on a stand‑alone basis for each factor, using adjectival “Acceptable/Unacceptable” ratings and a combined technical/risk rating. The Government will consider price together with non‑price factors—technical capabilities, past performance, scalability, technology roadmap, and outreach adoption—while on‑shore manufacturing is treated as an acceptable/unacceptable factor rather than a weighted element. On‑ramp events may be used to open the competition to additional contractors, and the solicitation includes specific provisions for Women‑Owned Small Business (WOSB) participation. Offerors must comply with all terms, conditions, representations, and certifications to remain in the competitive range.

Notice ID

216311346c3b42288cfc4b1192980097

Solicitation Number

HQ072726RE001

NAICS Code

334413

Classification Code

R425