Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA3) Small Business On-Ramp

We offer comprehensive proposal support for the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA 3) $17 billion dollar Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle aimed at streamlining the acquisition and strengthening the operational agility of intelligence analysis and analytic enabling capabilities for the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). Our services support large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the SIA 3 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.

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Contract Overview

The SIA 3 program is a potential 10-year, $17.1 billion IDIQ contract supporting intelligence analysis, sciences, engineering, and enabling services for the DIA and DIE. The SIA 3 IDIQ has a five-year base term and five option years, with work occurring at multiple sites in the continental U.S. and abroad through August 2029.

The IDIQ’s five task areas are:  

  • Analysis
  • Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Analytic Enabling
  • Counterintelligence (CI)/Human Intelligence (HUMINT)/Collections

DIA’s Virginia Contracting Activity intends to issue an RFP for the SIA 3 contract’s small business on-ramp in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 to provide a structured on-ramp process for small businesses to participate in this critical defense initiative. Services are required for both CONUS and OCONUS. In some cases, OCONUS services will subject personnel to harsh and hostile environments designated by the U.S. Government as imminent danger and/or hostile fire zones.

In August 2019, DIA awarded 16 companies on the SIA 3 IDIQ contract, six of which were small businesses.

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.

A total of 110 rolling unrestricted businesses are anticipated to be awarded contracts across the following eight (8) domains:

  • Management & Advisory (64)
  • Technical & Engineering (80)
  • Intelligence Services (21)
  • Research & Development (25)
  • Logistics Services (20)\
  • Facilities Services (17)
  • Environmental Services (12)
  • Enterprise Solutions Services (3)

Formal awards and Notices to Proceed (NTPs) will be sent to award recipients as early as April 15, 2025.

Contract on Hold:

Considering the recent E.O. “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” the MDA is placing the release of the MIOES RFP on hold until further notice.

Contract Details

  • Agency: Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency
  • Status: Special Notice
  • Solicitation Dates:
    • RFP Release: Anticipated FY25 Q1
  • Period of Performance: August 5, 2019 to August 4, 2029  
    • 5-year base ordering period  
    • Five optional 1-year ordering periods  
    • Supporting task orders may have up to a 1-year base period and up to four 1- year option periods
  • Place of Peformance: Worldwide
  • Award Date: Q4 CY25
  • Competition Type: For small business entities only  
  • NAICS: 541990, $19.5M size standard
  • Subcontracting Goals:  
  • Number of Awards: TBD
  • Contract Value: $17.1B ceiling
  • Proposal Due Date: TBD

Functional Areas

IDIQ Mission Task Areas

The contract supports five key mission priorities through task orders:  

  • Intelligence analysis
  • Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Analytic enabling
  • Counterintelligence + human intelligence collections

Proposal Requirements

DIA’s Virginia Contracting Activity intends to issue an RFP for the SIA 3 contract’s small business on-ramp in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Critical Insights for SIA 3 Offerors

If you’re a small business looking to pursue this contract vehicle, now is the time to start preparing:

  • This could likely be the last opportunity for small businesses to join this contract.
  • DIA indicated that all future updates and information will be posted on the classified side of the National Reconnaissance Office’s Acquisition Research Center (NRO ARC).
  • This on-ramp opens the door for additional small businesses to contribute to the intelligence community’s mission.
  • Supporting task orders under SIA 3 can span up to five years.

Evaluation Criteria

Summit Strategy Services

We provide a full spectrum of proposal support services tailored to help large and small businesses secure a position on the SIA3 contract. Our expert team is equipped to guide you through every stage of the proposal process, from draft solicitation and final solicitation review to initial planning to final submission.
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Understanding and Analysis:

We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights, helping you make your go/no-go assessment.

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Scoring Systems:

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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.

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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.

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We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.

Success Stories

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"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."

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- Director of Contracts,
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