- The Army is seeking industry feedback on RMAS and PLS IDIQ multiple-award contracts
- The proposed work spans program support, recruiting, logistics, training, personnel transitions and HR administration
- ACC-RI assumed responsibility for the acquisitions after ACC-New Jersey posted the initial drafts in June
The U.S. Army is seeking industry feedback on draft solicitations for two sixth-generation human resources contracts.
According to a presolicitation notice posted Tuesday on SAM.gov, Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, or ACC-RI, set an Oct. 26 deadline for vendors to submit comments on the proposed Recruiting Management Administrative Support, or RMAS, and Personnel Lifecycle Support, or PLS, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple-award contracts. Washington Technology reported the combined estimated value of the two contract suites at more than $7 billion.
What Services Would the RMAS Contract Cover?
The $1.5 billion RMAS contract would cover three broad areas: professional program support, recruiting and retention personnel support, and logistical and operational support. The first area includes business management, program analysis and data analysis, while the second covers credentialing, counseling and transition processing for service members moving from active duty to Reserve and Guard units. The third area includes meeting facilitation, training and outreach.
Contractors may assist with HR policy development and other administrative tasks. The Army also anticipates ancillary IT services, including help desk support. Work would be assigned through individual task orders that define the requirements for each effort.
The non-personal services would support HR programs for the Army, the Department of War and other federal agencies.
What Would the PLS Contract Include?
The $6.09 billion PLS contract would cover Army personnel planning and workforce management, with competition open to eligible bidders. Unlike RMAS, which is reserved for small businesses, PLS would be competed on a full-and-open basis.
Potential work spans staffing forecasts, force distribution, employee training, deployment-related support and the administration of compensation and personnel records. Contractors could also support workforce policy reviews, data modeling and IT-related tasks. The contract would have a five-year base period and one five-year option.
What Is the Status of the Acquisitions?
The draft solicitations are part of the Army’s ongoing market research and are intended to gather industry input before the next stage of the procurement process. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey initially posted industry day materials and draft solicitations on June 5, before acquisition responsibility transferred to ACC-RI.
