DRS Procurements and Supplier Diversity
DRS is committed to partnering with vendors that are invested in our mutual success. This page is where DRS posts available opportunities for vendor bidding, also called a Request for Proposal or RFP. Find out here how you can do business with us, review current and forecasted procurements, and read our goals for supplier diversity.
How to do business with us
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Current procurements
Potential Opportunities
In accordance with Executive Order 22-01, we prepare a forecast of potential opportunities to provide advance notice to all vendors. This report forecasts through Sept. 30, 2024 and will be updated Oct.1.
DRS Applications Development & Support Services
Proposal due date: March 1,2024 by 3:00 pm
Solicitation Number: DRS WR 24-01 ITPS
Exhibit A Sample Work Order (PDF)
Exhibit B Bidders Certifications (Word)
General information:
The purpose of this Work Request is to identify one or more contractors who can supply one or more programmers who could be available to assist DRS with applications development and support on an as-needed basis for the duration of the contract period.
DRS will enter into up to four Work Orders. Work Orders may be awarded to companies with experienced applications developers in legacy applications or web/client service applications or both.
After Work Orders are awarded, work may be assigned to a Contract Programmer at any time based on availability and skills required for the particular assignment. No minimum amount of work will be guaranteed, and a fully executed Work Order is not an assurance that work will be assigned.
Solicitation schedule
| Activity | Schedule Date |
|---|---|
| Issue Request for Proposals | Thursday, Feb. 1,2024 |
| Questions due | Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 |
| Answers posted | Wednesday, Feb.14, 2024 |
| Complaints due | Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 |
| Proposals due | Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, 3:00 PM, PT |
| Interviews (if requested by DRS) | March 7 and 8, 2024 |
DRS Supplier Diversity Program
We are committed to ensuring that public money is spent equitably in the private sector by creating meaningful opportunities for small and diverse businesses to work with us. Our 2024 goals are to spend at least:
- 6% with minority and women-owned businesses
- 1% with veteran-owned businesses
We encourage the participation of small, veteran-owned, minority-owned and women’s business enterprises. These resources may assist you in responding to procurements:
- How to Work with the State | Department of Enterprise Services
- OMWEB Certification | Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
- Veteran Owned Businesses Certification | Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
- How to become registered as a statewide vendor| Office of Financial Management
- Government Contracting Assistance for Washington Firms | Washington APEX Accelerator
Contact
Wendy Kancianich
Contracts Manager: Email
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