OASIS SB
Continuous Onramp Starting FY25
OASIS (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services) is moving to rolling submissions like the GSA Schedule System in 2025. This is one of the most popular Small Business GWACs with over 5,000 firms submitting proposals in 2024.
IMPORTANT: OASIS is moving to Continuous On ramping
Introduction to OASIS
OASIS is a GSA GWAC (Government Wide Acquisition Contract) helping to streamline the purchase of integrated services for federal agencies.
Integrated Services: Program Management, Management Consulting, IT, Scientific, Engineering, Logistics, Financial, Human Capital and Research and Development.
OASIS SB Business Highlights
- OASIS SB exceed $5 billion per year.
- Average Small Business in 2023 had over $6 million per year in federal sales.
- Largest users of this contracting vehicle are the Department of Defense (emphasis on the Air Force), Department of Homeland Security, and NASA.
- Many Task Orders are Set-aside for 8(a), woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
- Common places for contract performance are agency headquarters and military installations.
- Allows for multiple disciplines on a single task order.
- No protests under $10 million.
OASIS Key Information
- Rolling Admission, Evergreen contract.
- The Scoring system for OASIS provides increased value for large contract size.
- Non-mandatory elements such as systems, certifications, and sustainability disclosures can add substantial points to a proposals score.
- GSA checks for AI being used in the proposal process and this can cause a rejection of a proposal.
Benefits of OASIS SB
- The average firm with a position on OASIS SB has $6 million per year from the OASIS SB contracting vehicle.
- Utilization of OASIS has grown from $3.5B in 2019 and is expected to be over $6 Billion per year in 2024 and beyond.
- OASIS has a “Best-in-Class” designation from the office of OMB meaning it is a preferred place for contracting officers to procure Integrated Services.
- Many disciples so a diverse group of firms can benefit from this contract.
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FUNCTIONAL AREAS
OASIS SB Pools
The pools are structured to cover different types of work and service areas. Here are the four main pools commonly referred to in the context of OASIS:
- Pool 1: This pool covers a broad range of professional services, including program management, management consulting, logistics, engineering, scientific, and financial services. Pool 1 is the most diverse and typically includes a wide variety of service contracts.
- Pool 2: This pool focuses on financial services. It includes tasks related to accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial management, financial analysis, and related financial advisory and management services.
- Pool 3: This pool is designated for engineering services. It encompasses advanced engineering, systems engineering, and integration services. Tasks in this pool may include research and development, testing, evaluation, and other engineering-related services.
- Pool 4: This pool is for research and development (R&D) services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. It includes tasks such as scientific research, experimental development, and other R&D services.
Each pool is designed to group similar types of work together, making it easier for government agencies to find contractors with the relevant expertise and for businesses to compete for contracts in their specific areas of strength.
Pool 1 Professional Services NAICS Codes:
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: Includes services related to program management, strategic planning, and organizational improvement.
541618 - Other Management Consulting Services: Encompasses specialized management consulting services not classified elsewhere.
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services: Includes a variety of consulting services in areas such as environmental, engineering, and scientific fields.
541330 - Engineering Services: Covers services related to engineering design, development, and related technical consulting.
541620 - Environmental Consulting Services: Involves services related to environmental management, compliance, and assessment.
541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Includes a wide range of professional services not covered by other specific NAICS codes.
541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services: Provides management and support services for computer systems and facilities.
541519 - Other Computer Related Services: Encompasses various IT and computer-related services not classified elsewhere.
Pool 2 Financial Services & Other NAICS Codes:
541211 - Offices of Certified Public Accountants: Covers accounting services, including auditing and tax preparation
541213 - Tax Preparation Services: Includes services related to preparing tax returns and providing tax advice.
541214 - Payroll Services: Encompasses services related to managing payroll, including processing wages and deductions.
541219 - Other Accounting Services: Includes various accounting and bookkeeping services not classified elsewhere.
541310 - Architectural Services: Sometimes relevant for financial services related to architectural project planning and management.
541320 - Landscape Architectural Services: Similar to architectural services but specific to landscape-related financial services.
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: This can include financial management consulting.
541618 - Other Management Consulting Services: Includes specialized financial consulting services not covered by other codes.
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services: May include financial consulting services with a technical focus.
522110 - Commercial Banking: Includes services related to banking, such as managing accounts and loans.
522120 - Savings Institutions: Covers savings and loan services.
522130 - Credit Unions: Includes financial services provided by credit unions.
522210 - Credit Card Issuing: Encompasses services related to credit card management and issuance.
522290 - Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation: Includes various credit services not classified elsewhere.
Pool 3 Engineering Services NAICS Codes:
541330 - Engineering Services: This code covers a wide range of engineering services, including:
- Civil Engineering: Planning and designing infrastructure projects.
- Mechanical Engineering: Designing and testing mechanical systems.
- Electrical Engineering: Designing and testing electrical systems.
- Structural Engineering: Analyzing and designing structures.
541310 - Architectural Services: Although primarily focused on architecture, this can overlap with engineering services related to building design and structural analysis.
541340 - Drafting Services: Provides technical drawing and drafting services, often used in conjunction with engineering design.
541360 - Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services: Includes surveying and mapping services related to geological and geophysical studies.
541370 - Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services: Covers surveying and mapping services not specifically related to geophysical work.
541620 - Environmental Consulting Services: While this is more focused on environmental issues, it often involves engineering services related to environmental management and compliance.
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services: Includes specialized engineering consulting services not covered by other specific codes.
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): This code covers R&D activities related to engineering and physical sciences.
541810 - Advertising Agencies: This is generally not directly related to engineering but can sometimes include engineering-related promotional services.
Pool 4 Research & Development NAICS Codes:
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): Covers R&D activities related to physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences, excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology.
541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): This code is similar to 541715 but may be used to specifically denote R&D activities related to engineering and physical sciences.
541713 - Research and Development in Nanotechnology: Includes R&D services specifically focused on nanotechnology.
541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology): Encompasses R&D services in biotechnology, excluding nanobiotechnology.
541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: Covers R&D activities related to social sciences and humanities.
541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services: Includes consulting services related to scientific research and technical issues not covered by other specific codes.