Personnel & Readiness Infrastructure Support Management (PRISM) Small Business On-Ramp
We offer comprehensive proposal support for the Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel & Readiness Infrastructure Support Management (PRISM) $1.8 billion-dollar Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) vehicle. The Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) focuses on professional service support for personnel and readiness using complex military or defense-related systems that are developed, managed, and/or utilized by the DoD. Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the PRISM contract, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Army MSD IDIQ has been cancelled:
The Army has determined to no longer pursue the solicitation and award of the Modern Software Delivery IDIQ.
Contract Canceled:
As of June 27, 2025, The Department of Homeland Security has canceled the evaluation of proposals submitted under its PACTS III department-wide contract vehicle solicitation.
Contract Overview
The PRISM contract is designed to provide the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R), its directorates, and strategic partners with innovative and cost-effective services that incorporate industry best practices to meet the demands associated with a dynamic global threat and security environment.
The complex military or defense-related systems that are developed, managed, and/or utilized by the DoD may be large-scale projects involving advanced technologies, substantial investments, and various components such as:
- National security systems
- Communication systems
- Surveillance systems
- Other capabilities aimed at enhancing national security and military readiness and effectiveness
The PRISM MATOC IDIQ contract is set to run through July 2029. Work is expected to take place in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
Contract Delayed:
Considering the ongoing evaluating of the recent E.O. “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” there’s a reflective delay in the pre-solicitation meeting and the release of the final draft RFP for Army MAPS.
Notice to Industry – Cancellation
MDA has canceled the planned release of the MIOES RFP.
Contract Details
- Agency: Department of Defense, Major Department of Defense Systems (MDoDS) Pool
- Status: Solicitation
- Solicitation Dates:
- RFP Released July 21, 2025
- Questions Due: July 28, 2025
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods.
- Place of Performance: CONUS + OCONUS
- Award Date: TBD
- Competition Type: Total small business set-aside (Far 19.5)
- NAICS: 541715 (primary), 541611, 541330
- Number of Awards: Unlimited awards
- Contract Value: $1.88B ceiling
- Proposal Due Date: August 20
Functional Areas
Overarching Service Areas
The scope of professional services under the PRISM contract includes:
- Providing support for various office functions within OUSD P&R, including executive director offices and assistant secretaries for readiness, manpower, health affairs, force resiliency, and talent management.
- Conducting a Due Diligence Review (DDR) before accepting task order requirements from customers not already listed in the PRISM performance work statement.
- Delivering services that maximize MDoDS resources through business process reengineering, professional recommendations, executive level interfaces, project management, analysis, and administrative services.
- Supporting strategic mission partners such as the Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Army, Marine Corps, and National Guard Bureau.
- Implementing solutions that enhance national security systems, including communication and surveillance systems.
Proposal Requirements
Proposal Requirements and Scoring
The PRISM contract is designed to provide the OUSD P&R with innovative and cost-effective services that incorporate industry best practices. The goal is to meet the demands associated with a dynamic global threat and security environment, enhancing readiness and mission requirements through efficient collaboration and integration.
Submitting a successful proposal for the PRISM contract requires meticulous attention to detail and thorough preparation. The proposal requirements will be broken into the following six volumes:
- MATOC Volume 1 – General (No page limit)
- Tab A: Cover Letter
- Tab B: Exceptions/Assumptions
- Tab C: Uncompensated Overtime Policy (10-page limit)
- Tab D: Professional Employee Compensation Plan (20-page limit)
- MATOC Volume 2 – Responsibility (No page limit)
- Tab A: Section K – Representations, Certifications
- Tab B: Existing Joint Venture or Partnership, if applicable
- Tab C: Financial Resources
- Tab D: Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Basic Safeguarding Questionnaire
- MATOC Volume 3 – Technical Proposal
- Tab A: Technical Approach (45-page limit; no limit for SB Subcontracting Plan)
- Tab B: Key Personnel (2-page limit per key personnel resume)
- Tab C: Corporate Experience (2-page limit per CE project)
- Tab D: Small Business Participation Plan (no page limit)
- MATOC Volume 4 – Past Performance (No page limit)
- MATOC Volume 5 – Systems, Certifications, and Clearances (No page limit)
- Tab A: Acceptable Accounting System
- Tab B: Acceptable Estimating System
- Tab C: Forward Pricing Rate Agreements, Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations, and Documentation of Approved Billing Rates
- Tab D: Approved Purchasing System
- Tab E: Teaming Commitment Letters
- Tab F: Security Clearances for Key Personnel
- Tab G: Facility Clearance
- MATOC Volume 6 – Cost/Price (No page limit)
- Tab A: MATOC Pricing/SF33
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation criteria is detailed in Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award, starting on page 109 of the solicitation. Each tab within each volume has been assigned a specific method of evaluation.
Summit Strategy Services
Understanding and Analysis:
We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights, helping you make your go/no-go assessment.
Scoring Systems:
Our experts explain the scoring system and offer strategic tips to maximize your score.
Proposal Planning:
We assist with compliance matrix creation, proposal initialization, proposal outlining, template development, and detailed planning to ensure a well-structured and compliant proposal.
Full Proposal Development:
Our dedicated proposal managers, along with supplementary resources such as writers, graphic designers, and desktop publishers, work to develop a top-notch high-scoring proposal. We will also actively monitor for RFP amendments and Q+A releases, and adjust your strategy as needed.
Reviewing and Auditing:
We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.
Success Stories
Hear from our satisfied clients who have benefited from our expert proposal support and secured significant federal contracts.
Game-Changing Win
"Partnering with Summit Strategy was a crucial strategic decision for us. Their extensive experience in assisting companies like ours pursue large, complex opportunities was instrumental in managing our team and the phased approach for this proposal effort. Winning this contract is incredibly impactful for our small firm, serving as a launch pad to pursue similar large contract opportunities. We look forward to relying on Summit for all our future proposal efforts, big or small, as our go-to proposal management team."
- CEO,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm
Elite Team
"It has been wonderful partnering with Summit Strategy. I highly recommend this elite team to any organization looking to take your performance to the next level.”
- Chief Growth Officer,
GovCon Intelligence + Security Solutions Firm
Exceeded Expectations
“My previous experiences with companies that do this type of work led me to have very low expectations, and you blew us out of the water! Everyone assigned to the [proposal] was professional, calm, helpful, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. You provided expertise and guidance to us throughout, and we really appreciated all you and your staff did. Thank you!
- Director of Contracts,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm
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