USDA STRATUS BOA (Cloud Services)

Cloud Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Pool 2: Integration and Development Support Services On-Ramp

LIVE FINAL RFP #: 12314425Q0065
Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Contracting Office: FPAC Contracting Division
Contract Type: BOA (Basic Ordering Agreement)
Contract Ceiling: No hard ceiling (previous TOs estimated up to $20M+)
NAICS Code: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
Business Pools: Full & Open | Small Business Eligible
FINAL Release Posted: June 13, 2025
PROPOSALS Due: July 11, 2025
Link to RFP / Opportunity: SAM.gov

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The USDA STRATUS BOA Pool 2 is a key contract vehicle for procuring cloud infrastructure and cloud-related engineering services across all USDA components. This vehicle supports USDA’s modernization goals by enabling secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud adoption aligned with OMB’s Cloud Smart, Zero Trust, and FedRAMP strategies. It focuses on outcomes such as DevSecOps, cloud-native architecture, data interoperability, and hybrid/multi-cloud optimization.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate.

📄View BOA Overview on SAM.gov
📰In the News: Agriculture reopens cloud integration pacts for bids

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Commercial Cloud Services (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS)
●    Cloud Architecture & Integration
●    DevSecOps & CI/CD Toolchains
●    Cybersecurity Risk Mgmt & Zero Trust
●    Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
●    Cloud Operations & Governance
●    Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Enablement

Tech Stack Considerations:
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud | Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins | FedRAMP | Cloud Monitoring & Cost Optimization Tools

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Technical Solution and Compliance Narrative
●    Team Resumes for Key Personnel
●    Past Performance with Comparable Federal Cloud Projects
●    Security Controls: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, Zero Trust
●    Optional: Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP; ISO; CMMI)

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Position with STRATUS Pool 2 awardees as a team member
●    Shape upcoming TOs with USDA Cloud PMO or FPAC CIO stakeholders
●    Prepare technical work samples that showcase cloud engineering maturity
●    Ensure alignment with USDA’s Data Strategy, Cloud Governance, and DevSecOps models

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Experience with hybrid cloud delivery at federal scale
●    Security compliance: FedRAMP Moderate/High
●    Demonstrated ability to migrate and operate USDA systems securely
●    Clear record of performance with federal civilian clients

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

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

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DA, last 5 years)

Over the past five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated substantial federal contracting dollars within the Computer Systems Design Services sector, particularly to vendors classified as Other Than Small Business (OTSB). A review of the top 20 vendors in this category reveals a landscape where a few dominant players receive the lion’s share of obligations, while others operate in a more competitive middle-to-lower tier.

Leading this group by a significant margin is Accenture Federal Services LLC, which secured over $541 million in total federal action obligations. This amount is more than double that of the second-place vendor, underscoring Accenture's commanding presence and likely entrenched relationships within the USDA’s IT procurement ecosystem.

In the second tier, CACI, Inc. – Federal follows with approximately $217 million, trailed closely by Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions with about $185 million. Deloitte Consulting LLP and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) round out the top five, each exceeding $130 million in obligations. These firms represent a blend of traditional government consulting giants and agile tech-focused vendors with proven execution capacity in large federal contracts.

Moving into the middle tier, vendors such as Steampunk Inc., AT-Impact LLC, Guidehouse Digital LLC, and Conduent Federal Solutions each captured between $80 million and $140 million in USDA contracting dollars. While not at the top, these vendors maintain a strong foothold, likely serving niche systems, modernization, or analytics projects.

Further down the list, there is a notable drop-off in total obligations. The bottom five vendors each received between $20 million and $40 million, indicating a sharp concentration of awards at the top. Despite this, their inclusion on the list suggests strong specialization or emerging relationships within USDA programs.

This distribution reflects a typical federal procurement trend: a small number of dominant vendors secure the bulk of high-value, multi-year contracts, while a wider field of competitors engage through targeted, often project-specific opportunities. For stakeholders observing federal IT spending patterns, this chart offers a compelling snapshot of vendor performance and procurement concentration within one of the USDA’s most technology-driven sectors.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at DA

This chart highlights 20 vendors that have secured prime contracts between $10 million and $50 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the Computer Systems Design Services category. These firms represent strong mid-tier performers—trusted enough to win sizable awards and ideal candidates for teaming partnerships.

At the top is Accenture Federal Services LLC, with over $114 million in obligations, reflecting its dominance and repeat success with USDA contracts in this value range. Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions follows with $77.9 million, while Deloitte Consulting LLP and Steampunk Inc. round out the next tier, each exceeding $35 million.

A solid group of firms—including AT-Impact LLC, Guidehouse Digital LLC, Epsilon Inc., and SAIC—earned between $21 million and $30 million, indicating consistent contract wins and execution capability. These vendors are especially attractive teaming partners given their balance of scale and specialization.

The chart also features newer or niche players like Directviz Solutions, TechTrend, and Amar Health IT LLC, each demonstrating proven ability to manage contracts above $10 million—making them promising, agile collaborators.

Overall, this set of vendors reflects a competitive, capable mix of established firms and rising players in USDA’s IT procurement space.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts

TOP SB VENDORS at DA over the last five years

This chart presents the top 20 Small Business (SB) vendors that have received the highest total action obligations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the past five years, specifically under the Computer Systems Design Services NAICS code.

At the top of the list is Ideation Solutions JV LLC, which leads with over $40.9 million in total obligations. This firm is closely followed by AttainX Inc., which has captured approximately $36.4 million, securing its place as a strong performer in the USDA small business ecosystem.

Rounding out the top five are Candor Solutions LLC, Phoenix Oversight Group LLC, and TechTrend Inc., all receiving between $21 million and $26 million. These firms illustrate the capability of small businesses to successfully manage substantial USDA contracts in the IT services domain.

The rest of the chart features a mix of emerging and specialized vendors—including Focused Management Inc., VVL Select LLC, and The Newberry Group Inc.—each having secured over $20 million. Farther down, several firms with obligations in the $10M to $18M range (e.g., Aleut Information Technology, Evoke Research and Consulting, and Government Cloud Logic) demonstrate a strong presence despite their smaller contract volumes.

Overall, this group showcases the depth of USDA’s engagement with small businesses for IT and systems services. These vendors not only bring competitive pricing but also demonstrate scalability, innovation, and proven performance—making them standout candidates for future contracts and potential teaming partnerships.

Source: FPDS Chart 3: Successful Vendors within an Agency based on contract totals

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

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

●    Teaming introductions with BOA Pool 2 primes
●    Technical volume writing and compliance support
●    Capture coaching for task order-level shaping
●    Proposal production aligned with USDA security and performance metrics

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    SAM.gov 
●    FPDSplus Dashboard for Contract Analytics
●    SBIR.gov Innovation Resources
●    Zero Trust Architecture Framework (NIST SP 800-207)
●    Agriculture reopens cloud integration pacts for bids

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