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MAPS RFP Draft 5, Virtual Listening Session & Survey!

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Issuing agency
Department of Defense
Method
Solicitation
Category
NAICS 541330
PIN
W15P7T-25-R-MAPS
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Posted
Mar 17, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The Department of Defense is releasing Draft 5 of the MAPS RFP for professional services, with a Virtual Listening Session on March 12, 2026.
  • Place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
  • The proposed timeline includes solicitation release at end of March/beginning of April 2026, proposal due date end of April 2026, and award end of July/beginning of August 2026.
  • The number of awardees per domain is proposed to increase from 50 to 70.
  • A minimum guarantee of $100 is proposed, satisfied by attendance of two individuals at a Government-hosted virtual postaward meeting.
  • Emerging Large Businesses (ELBs) are included as a new category, with 15 awards per domain.
  • Requirement: Offerors must propose a Firm Fixed Price for attendance of two individuals to a Government-hosted virtual postaward meeting, with a fair and reasonable range of $50 - $100.

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Description

UPDATE 7: The Conversation Continues with MAPS RFP Draft 5, Virtual Listening Session & Survey!

The Government is happy to announce that after thorough review and consideration of Industry's input, we have refined our acquisition criteria and are releasing Draft 5 of the MAPS RFP for your review and collaboration.

We are also pleased to announce a Virtual Listening Session, happening THIS THURSDAY, March 12th, at 1:00 PM EST. This will be your opportunity to hear us walk-through the current draft to gain an understanding of what has changed and why! The link to join is attached to this SAM posting.

Finally and most importantly, the Government needs your support in answering the survey attached in the below section of this posting. It will be a link to our Microsoft Form survey. The results will be vital in shaping the Final RFP, so please ensure answers are complete and accurate.


UPDATE 6: The slides from the January 28th ACC-APG Industry Update and MAPS Industry Day are now post. The Q&A from the Industy Update is also posted. The Q&A from the MAPS Inudstry Update will be posted at a later date. REMINDER: ALL ANSWERS POSTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. This is an informal discussion and non-binding. The Contracting Officer is ultimately responsible for the communication relating to specific solicitations. Always rely on the solicitation language.

UPDATE 5: Thank you to our Industry and Government Partners for a successful Industry Day. We have received resounding feedback and great thought-provoking questions in which the Government will thoroughly review and consider. Some preliminary adjustments on the horizon include:

  • Inclusion and criteria for "Emerging Large Businesses",

  • The ability for applicable Offerors to leverage subcontract experience for qualifying projects,

  • Refinement of outcome-based service requirements for our Commercial-Sector Vendors; and,

  • Refinement of Off-Ramp terms.

With this, please stay tuned and note the timelines presented at Industry Day will be changed. The Government intends to release another draft and final RFP within this next quarter. A new timeline will be provided at that time.

UPDATE 4: In light of inclement weather conditions and in consideration of the safety of all participants, the Government has decided to transition the upcoming MAPS/Industry Update scheduled for January 28th to a virtual-only event. Please use the link provided below to access the event.

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_c0fdb6cbc1b044469f955829d29934b3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22947008e3-760f-4943-813a-ab58d9b627d8%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a

We kindly request that any questions or comments pertaining to Draft 4 be submitted by January 27th at 2:00 PM EST. These will be addressed during the virtual Industry Update.

UPDATE 3: Please find attached the updated MAPS Draft RFP, along with the relevant supporting documents and a link to the Q&A section.

We kindly request that any questions or comments regarding this latest Draft 4 be submitted no later than January 27th at 2:00 PM EST. These will be addressed during the upcoming Industry Update.

Regarding the in-person event, our team is closely monitoring the weather. At this time, there are no changes to the event's status. Should there be any updates, we will inform you promptly.

As a reminder, we highly encourage carpooling and recommend arriving early, as security procedures at the gate can take longer on event days.

For details on pre-registering for gate access, please visit: https://home.army.mil/apg/about/visitor-information/

UPDATE 2: NO CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE RECEIVED AFTER YOU REGISTER. We highly suggest carpooling and to arrive early, as there can be a longer process to get through the gate on event days.

Details for pre-registering for gate access: https://home.army.mil/apg/about/visitor-information/

UPDATE: THE IN PERSON EVENT IS AT FULL CAPACITY AT THIS TIME. NO MORE IN PERSON REGISTRATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED. THANK YOU!

Thank you for your unwavering support and continued engagement in ACC-APG's upcoming opportunities.

We are pleased to announce that after careful consideration the Government has decided to PROCEED forward with the MAPS acquisition! We are also excited to announce an upcoming industry event scheduled for 28 January 2026. Please see the attached flyer for details of the event and registration instructions.

This will be a no-cost event and is open to industry and government.

All attendees must register for either in-person or virtual participation.

Please see the below links to submit questions for the respective MAPS or Industry Update portions.

In-person participation will be limited. Only two (2) representatives per company will be permitted to register for in-person attendance.

This announcement is in accordance with FAR 15.201 and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or proposal abstracts. The APBI presentation is intended to provide information to industry and government without the promise of a current or future contract. Attendance is voluntary and is not required to propose to any potential solicitation. The government will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred to participate in this event as an audience member.

Documents12
MAPS Draft 5 RFP Slides - 12MAR2026.pdfPDF
MAPS Request For Proposal (RFP) Draft 5 - 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Summary of Changes to Draft 5 - 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0001 Cover Letter 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0002 Scorecard - Large Businesses - 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0002 Scorecard - Emerging Large Businesses - 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0002 Scorecard - Small Businesses - 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0002 Scorecard - Commercial-Sector Vendors - 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0003 Qualifying Project 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Attachment 0004 PPQ Form 10MAR2026.pdfPDF
Document 11Link
Document 12Link

Contact

Name
Acc-Apg
Address
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Full source recordfrom SAM.gov
Type
Solicitation
Title
MAPS RFP Draft 5, Virtual Listening Session & Survey!
Active
Yes
Base Type
Solicitation
Notice Id
d38deedc708c4d02bae50df6c5e7e62a
Cat Review
At
Jul 23, 2026
Method
openrouter
Taxonomy
construction
Naics Code
541330
Department
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Posted Date
Mar 17, 2026
Categorized By
llm
Resource Links
https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/689dc3ce54fd4922bdff3ae8725897dc/download?fn=MAPS%20Draft%205%20RFP%20Slides%20-%2012MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/5c396c0c29eb4b0fb0dc71f8ea02bbdd/download?fn=MAPS%20Request%20For%20Proposal%20(RFP)%20Draft%205%20-%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/529dc8a67b6047febd7ccf0ccc126f07/download?fn=Summary%20of%20Changes%20to%20Draft%205%20-%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/911326742837431e9f2475350d560a0e/download?fn=Attachment%200001%20Cover%20Letter%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/cd3da74ea6d34f6e9af0716730cfeac0/download?fn=Attachment%200002%20Scorecard%20-%20Large%20Businesses%20-%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/0d463f126fc546379c59f13d2fb378f9/download?fn=Attachment%200002%20Scorecard%20-%20Emerging%20Large%20Businesses%20-%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/57ee133a72504584a78f29c9bae7d534/download?fn=Attachment%200002%20Scorecard%20-%20Small%20Businesses%20-%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/2bd6bddb9cfa438681643e5581e7dfc9/download?fn=Attachment%200002%20Scorecard%20-%20Commercial-Sector%20Vendors%20-%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/8e79a281d29d4f579dc4ae73133ce884/download?fn=Attachment%200003%20Qualifying%20Project%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/ac3c129072fe4792abb9df4e7cd61283/download?fn=Attachment%200004%20PPQ%20Form%2010MAR2026.pdf, https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/5dh7zSU8hz, https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_c9eb71158623416aad312896974e10b8%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22fd4f6cd7-05e9-4279-9287-c030206da945%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.acc-apg-maps-contracting-office@army.mil
Full Name
ACC-APG Email Box
Description Text
**UPDATE 7: The Conversation Continues with MAPS RFP Draft 5, Virtual Listening Session & Survey!** The Government is happy to announce that after thorough review and consideration of Industry's input, we have refined our acquisition criteria and are releasing Draft 5 of the MAPS RFP for your review and collaboration. We are also pleased to announce a Virtual Listening Session, happening **THIS THURSDAY, March 12th, at 1:00 PM EST**. This will be your opportunity to hear us walk-through the current draft to gain an understanding of what has changed and **why!** The link to join is attached to this SAM posting. **Finally and most importantly,** the Government needs your support in answering the survey attached in the below section of this posting. It will be a link to our Microsoft Form survey. The results will be vital in shaping the Final RFP, so please ensure answers are complete and accurate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UPDATE 6: The slides from the January 28th ACC-APG Industry Update and MAPS Industry Day are now post. The Q&A from the Industy Update is also posted. The Q&A from the MAPS Inudstry Update will be posted at a later date. REMINDER: ALL ANSWERS POSTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. This is an informal discussion and non-binding. The Contracting Officer is ultimately responsible for the communication relating to specific solicitations. Always rely on the solicitation language. UPDATE 5: Thank you to our Industry and Government Partners for a successful Industry Day. We have received resounding feedback and great thought-provoking questions in which the Government will thoroughly review and consider. Some preliminary adjustments on the horizon include: - Inclusion and criteria for "Emerging Large Businesses", - The ability for applicable Offerors to leverage subcontract experience for qualifying projects, - Refinement of outcome-based service requirements for our Commercial-Sector Vendors; and, - Refinement of Off-Ramp terms. With this, please stay tuned and note the timelines presented at Industry Day will be changed. The Government intends to release another draft and final RFP within this next quarter. A new timeline will be provided at that time. UPDATE 4: In light of inclement weather conditions and in consideration of the safety of all participants, the Government has decided to transition the upcoming MAPS/Industry Update scheduled for January 28th to a virtual-only event. Please use the link provided below to access the event. https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_c0fdb6cbc1b044469f955829d29934b3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22947008e3-760f-4943-813a-ab58d9b627d8%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a We kindly request that any questions or comments pertaining to Draft 4 be submitted by January 27th at 2:00 PM EST. These will be addressed during the virtual Industry Update. UPDATE 3: Please find attached the updated MAPS Draft RFP, along with the relevant supporting documents and a link to the Q&A section. We kindly request that any questions or comments regarding this latest Draft 4 be submitted no later than January 27th at 2:00 PM EST. These will be addressed during the upcoming Industry Update. Regarding the in-person event, our team is closely monitoring the weather. At this time, there are no changes to the event's status. Should there be any updates, we will inform you promptly. As a reminder, we highly encourage carpooling and recommend arriving early, as security procedures at the gate can take longer on event days. For details on pre-registering for gate access, please visit: *https://home.army.mil/apg/about/visitor-information/* UPDATE 2: NO CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE RECEIVED AFTER YOU REGISTER. We highly suggest carpooling and to arrive early, as there can be a longer process to get through the gate on event days. Details for pre-registering for gate access: *https://home.army.mil/apg/about/visitor-information/* UPDATE: THE IN PERSON EVENT IS AT FULL CAPACITY AT THIS TIME. NO MORE IN PERSON REGISTRATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED. THANK YOU! Thank you for your unwavering support and continued engagement in ACC-APG's upcoming opportunities. We are pleased to announce that after careful consideration the Government has decided to **PROCEED** forward with the MAPS acquisition! We are also excited to announce an upcoming industry event scheduled for 28 January 2026. **Please see the attached flyer for details of the event and registration instructions.** This will be a no-cost event and is open to industry and government. All attendees must register for either in-person or virtual participation. Please see the below links to submit questions for the respective MAPS or Industry Update portions. **In-person participation will be limited. Only two (2) representatives per company will be permitted to register for in-person attendance.** This announcement is in accordance with FAR 15.201 and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals or proposal abstracts. The APBI presentation is intended to provide information to industry and government without the promise of a current or future contract. Attendance is voluntary and is not required to propose to any potential solicitation. The government will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred to participate in this event as an audience member.
Response Dead Line
Dec 31, 2028
Full Parent Path Name
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY.W6QK ACC-APG
Place Of Performance
Zip
21005
City
Code
175
Name
Aberdeen Proving Ground
State
Code
MD
Name
Maryland
Country
Code
USA
Name
UNITED STATES
Solicitation Number
W15P7T-25-R-MAPS

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