GSA

ASCEND BPA POOL 1

Draft RFP #: RFQ1694175
Agency: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Contracting Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Contract Type: BPA under GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
Contract Ceiling: TBD
NAICS Code: 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Business Pools: Full & Open (includes FedRAMP Authorized Vendors)
Expected Release Date: July 2025 (Deltek Estimate)
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: SAM.gov

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The ASCEND BPA will provide federal agencies with a streamlined acquisition path to procure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions from FedRAMP-authorized commercial cloud providers. Managed by GSA, ASCEND is expected to become a cornerstone vehicle for secure, scalable cloud adoption across the federal government.

The BPA will support cloud adoption for data storage, compute, networking, security, automation, and analytics aligned with the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy and OMB’s Cloud Smart Policy.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄 View Draft RFP on SAM.gov

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Commercial IaaS & PaaS Cloud Services (including compute, storage, and databases)
●    Automation & Infrastructure Orchestration
●    Secure Networking, Identity Management & Authentication
●    APIs for Interoperability Across Agencies
●    Cost Optimization Tools
●    Data Encryption, Monitoring, and Logging
●    Edge and Hybrid Cloud Support

Tech Stack Considerations:
FedRAMP Moderate or High | Commercial cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) | APIs | Cloud-native DevSecOps | Automation | COTS/Open Source

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    FedRAMP authorization at Moderate or High
●    Support for multiple federal customer environments
●    Secure multi-tenant architecture
●    Financial sustainability and scale

Additional Points Criteria

●    Public sector past performance in federal cloud
●    Vendor ecosystem and integrator partnerships
●    Automation, observability, and FinOps tools
●    Edge and AI-enablement

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Validate FedRAMP status of core cloud offerings
●    Prepare technical narratives around interoperability and hybrid delivery
●    Identify agency partners for pilot or proof-of-value
●    Team with system integrators specializing in cloud migration
●    Track GSA engagement and updates on the Cloud Marketplace

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Tier 1 cloud vendors or platform companies with FedRAMP Moderate/High
●    Capability to support large-scale, multi-agency deployments
●    Strong cybersecurity controls and continuous monitoring posture
●    Automation-first operations and DevSecOps expertise

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

At rTurner Consulting, we help GovCon firms win complex technical opportunities. Our services include:

●    Teaming strategy & introductions with cloud integrators
●    Readiness assessments for cloud compliance and performance
●    Proposal drafting support and past performance alignment
●    FedRAMP & Zero Trust consulting partnerships
●    Capture plan development for multi-agency cloud vehicles

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●     SAM.gov Opportunity Posting
●    FedRAMP Marketplace
●    OMB Cloud Smart Policy

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