Sample SourceDeck · synthetic data

DLA — IT Helpdesk Staff Augmentation (SDVOSB set-aside)

A worked example of what SourceDeck produces from one opportunity. Every field below is generated from a synthetic SAM.gov-style solicitation. SourceDeck has not pulled any restricted, private, or attributed-to-real-agency data on this page. All names, contact details, and contract values are illustrative.

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Five surfaces from one pursued opportunity. Layouts, fields, and traceability are real; every value below is synthetic for illustration only.

Synthetic data
SourceDeck · Opportunity Intake
Imported · needs review

Facilities Support Services — Synthetic Opportunity

Solicitation parsed from SAM.gov. Synopsis, attachments, and any amendments normalized into one workspace record — cited downstream.

Solicitation
VA-SYNTH-2026-FSS-001 synthetic
Agency
Department of Veterans Affairs VHA — Region 5
NAICS
561210 — Facilities Support Services
PSC
S203 — Housekeeping / Custodial Janitorial
Set-aside
SDVOSB total set-aside FAR 19.14
Contract type
FFP · base + 4 option years
Place of performance
VA Medical Center — synthetic location, region 5
Q&A close
2026-06-05 17:00 ET
Proposal due
2026-06-19 17:00 ET
Ceiling estimate
$6.2M total contract value illustrative
SourceDeck · Fit Score
Bid recommended
82/100
Recommendation: BID

Above 70 = bid · 50–70 = consider · below 50 = decline. Threshold configurable per workspace.

NAICS / PSC fit95
Set-aside eligible100
Past performance80
Agency history78
Capacity vs PoP70
Deadline runway60
Strengths
  • SDVOSB fit — VetCert verified
  • Facilities past performance — 3 CPARS
  • Recurring service scope
Risks
  • Short response window
  • Incumbent unknown
  • Staffing assumptions
SourceDeck · Compliance Matrix
In progress

Section L ↔ Section M extracted from the synthetic solicitation. Each requirement linked to a response location, an owner, and an evidence artifact.

Section LRequirementSection MOwnerStatus
L.3.1Technical approach — staffing model + shift coverageM.1 (40%)Capture leaddraft
L.3.2Past performance — 3 contracts within 5 yearsM.2 (25%)Proposal leadready
L.3.3Management plan — transition + risk mitigationM.1 (40%)Operationsdraft
L.3.4Section 889 representationM.4 (10%)Complianceready
L.3.5Price — FFP rate per FTE per monthM.3 (25%)Financeopen
L.3.6SDVOSB self-performance — FAR 52.219-14M.4 (10%)Complianceready
SourceDeck · Stakeholder Graph
FAR-aware

Buying constellation around the opportunity. Reference intelligence only.

Contracting officeSynthetic COCommunications restricted to official Q&A mechanism.restricted
Program / missionVHA Region 5 facilities leadApproachable through industry days only.research
Small Business Spec.VA SBS, Region 5Standard pre-RFP capability outreach OK.approachable
Likely incumbentPublic-record FPDS awardWin/loss analysis only.research
Teaming partnerSDVOSB facilities sub — night shiftMutual NDA standard.candidate
Safety: Follow solicitation instructions and communication windows. SourceDeck does not recommend direct outreach to a contracting officer during a restricted communication window. See /federal/ and /data-sources/.
SourceDeck · Proposal Draft
AI draft · human review required
SectionTechnical approach StatusAI draft · review required

Our approach to facilities support at the VA Medical Center is built on three principles: a stable on-site staffing model with named shift leads, a documented escalation path for after-hours work orders, and continuous-improvement reporting tied to the agency’s SLAs. We propose a single-shift core team augmented by an SDVOSB sub-partner for night and weekend coverage, ensuring SDVOSB self-performance compliance under FAR 52.219-14.

Reviewer note 1.
Verify staffing assumptions before submission.
Reviewer note 2.
Confirm sub MOU is signed before referencing it in the FAR 52.219-14 attestation.
Reviewer note 3.
Cross-check Section L paragraph references against the live solicitation amendment.

All five surfaces above use synthetic data from /assets/demo-opportunity.json. Walk the same opportunity end-to-end on the demo walkthrough, or send us a real one via request access.

01 · Opportunity summary

Tier 1 / Tier 2 IT helpdesk support, 12 months base + 4 option years.

The Defense Logistics Agency requires Tier 1 / Tier 2 IT helpdesk staff augmentation supporting end users across CONUS sites, with after-hours on-call coverage. ServiceNow ticketing, Active Directory account ops, MDM support for federally-issued devices. [L.2, p. 7]

Solicitation
SP4701-26-R-XXXX synthetic
Agency
DLA — J6 Information Operations
NAICS
541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
PSC
D310 — IT and Telecom — Helpdesk
Set-aside
SDVOSB total set-aside (FAR 19.14)
Contract type
FFP with T&M CLIN for after-hours
Period of performance
12 mo base + 4 option years
Ceiling (est.)
$8.4M total contract value illustrative
Place of performance
Columbus, OH (primary) + remote
Q&A deadline
2026-05-22 17:00 ET
Proposal due
2026-06-05 14:00 ET

02 · Bid/no-bid score

78
Recommendation: BID

Above 70 = bid; 50–70 = consider; below 50 = decline. Threshold configurable per workspace.

NAICS / PSC fit92
Set-aside eligible100
Past performance74
Agency history55
Capacity vs PoP68
Deadline runway80

Why bid: NAICS exact match, total SDVOSB set-aside, three relevant CPARS-rated past-performance contracts within window. Why hesitate: no prior award with DLA J6 specifically; staffing depth at Tier 2 will need a teaming partner.

03 · Why this is a fit / risks

Fit

  • naics   541512 is your primary NAICS — SAM registration current. [SAM]
  • setaside   SDVOSB total set-aside; you hold a current VetCert verification. [VetCert]
  • past-perf   3 CPARS-rated DoD helpdesk contracts in the last 36 months, all rated Very Good or higher. [CPARS export]
  • tech   ServiceNow, AD, Intune MDM are all in your standard tech stack.
  • geo   You have W-2 staff within 50 miles of Columbus, OH for on-site coverage.

Risks & red flags

  • gap   No prior award with DLA J6 specifically; agency history score is 55. Mitigate with capture call to Small Business Specialist before Q&A.
  • gap   Tier 2 staffing depth requires teaming. Identify a Tier 2-heavy SDVOSB sub before Section L review.
  • risk   After-hours T&M CLIN ceiling caps revenue if utilization is low. Model break-even at 18% utilization.
  • risk   ServiceNow PROD environment access requires CAC; confirm contractor CAC eligibility timeline.

04 · Compliance matrix starter (Section L ↔ Section M)

Auto-extracted from the solicitation. Each requirement is mapped to a response location, an owner, and an evidence artifact. Export to Word retains traceability.

Section LRequirementSection M factorOwnerEvidence
L.3.1Technical Approach — describe Tier 1/2 staffing model, ticketing workflow, escalationM.1 Technical (40%)Capture leadResume of proposed Sr. Helpdesk Lead + workflow diagram
L.3.2Past Performance — 3 contracts within 5 years, $1M+ each, federal preferredM.2 Past Perf (25%)Proposal lead3 CPARS records, customer POC, contract numbers
L.3.3Management & Staffing Plan — org chart, key personnel resumes, transition planM.1 Technical (40%)HR + CaptureOrg chart, 4 key resumes, 30/60/90 transition plan
L.3.4Security & Compliance — CMMC L1+ posture, ITAR awareness, Section 889M.4 Compliance (10%)Compliance lead889 rep, CMMC self-assessment, no covered telecom statement
L.3.5Price — FFP rate per FTE per month, T&M after-hours per hour by labor catM.3 Price (25%)FinanceCost narrative + B&P workbook + DCAA-compliant cost build
L.3.6SDVOSB Self-Performance — comply with FAR 52.219-14 (50% of cost of personnel)M.4 Compliance (10%)Compliance leadSelf-perf attestation + sub MOU if applicable

05 · Required documents

  • SF-33 cover (or equivalent solicitation cover sheet)
  • Reps & certs current in SAM (or Section K reps in proposal)
  • Section 889 representation (required by FAR 52.204-25)
  • SDVOSB self-performance attestation (FAR 52.219-14)
  • Three (3) CPARS / past-performance reference forms
  • Key personnel resumes (4 named)
  • Cost / price workbook + cost narrative
  • Subcontracting plan (if > small biz threshold; not required here)

06 · Past-performance match

  • USAF MAJCOM Helpdesk — Wright-Patterson AFB
    NAICS 541512 · $4.1M · CPARS Very Good illustrative
  • NAVAIR Tier 1/2 Support — Patuxent River
    NAICS 541512 · $2.9M · CPARS Exceptional illustrative
  • VA OIT Service Desk Augmentation — Region 5
    NAICS 541513 · $3.6M · CPARS Very Good illustrative

07 · Capture actions & next steps

DayActionOwnerWindow
D-21Review solicitation in full; flag ambiguities for Q&A submissionCapture leadPre-Q&A; FAR-aware
D-19Submit Q&A questions through SAM.gov interest list (no direct CO contact)Proposal leadQ&A window only
D-18Identify 2 candidate teaming partners (Tier 2 staffing depth, SDVOSB)BD leadOpen
D-15Draft technical approach + management plan; route to color-team reviewProposal teamOpen
D-7Cost narrative + price workbook complete; legal review reps & certsFinance + legalOpen
D-2Final compliance check against Section L; production package readyCompliance leadOpen

08 · Stakeholder graph (approachable contacts only)

Roles in the buying constellation, with FAR-aware contact posture. SourceDeck never recommends contacting a CO during a restricted communication period or outside an official mechanism. Read the capture posture →

Contracting officerCO — J. Doe
Communications restricted during solicitation; route via SAM.gov Q&A only.
restricted
COR (post-award)COR — assigned post-award
Identify post-award; do not solicit pre-award.
restricted
Small Business SpecialistSBS — DLA J6
Approachable for capability-fit conversations; standard outreach OK pre-RFP.
approachable
Program / mission ownerProgram lead, J6 IT Ops
Approachable through industry days; do not pitch in restricted period.
caution
Likely incumbentsIncumbent prime + 1 sub
Public-record FPDS data; useful for win/loss analysis only.
research
Likely teaming subs2 SDVOSB Tier-2 specialists
Approachable through normal teaming outreach; mutual NDA standard.
approachable

SourceDeck’s stakeholder layer is reference intelligence, not a spam engine. All contact posture respects FAR rules, agency instructions, procurement communication windows, and solicitation restrictions. We do not recommend mass outreach to contracting officers.

09 · Sample follow-up note (Small Business Specialist, pre-RFP capability conversation)

Subject: Capability fit conversation — SDVOSB IT helpdesk, NAICS 541512

[SBS first name],

I lead [Company], an SDVOSB on the GSA MAS schedule under NAICS 541512.
We currently support Tier 1/2 helpdesk for [USAF MAJCOM site], with a
CPARS Very Good rating on a comparable scope.

I wanted to introduce our capabilities ahead of any DLA J6 helpdesk
work in the SP4701 series. We are not asking about any active or
upcoming solicitation in restricted communication. Specifically, we
can talk through:

  · SDVOSB self-performance posture (FAR 52.219-14 compliant)
  · ServiceNow + AD + Intune support depth
  · W-2 staff within 50 miles of Columbus, OH

If a 20-minute capability conversation is appropriate, I am happy to
schedule. If the right channel is an industry day or a CO-led pre-
solicitation forum instead, please point me to it.

Thanks for your time,
[Your name]
[Title] · [Company]
[Phone] · [Email]

Drafted to respect FAR 3.104 procurement integrity and any solicitation-imposed communication restrictions. Owner reviews before send.

10 · Sources & citations

Every claim above maps to a source. In a real workspace these are deep links into the cached solicitation PDF and your own past-performance library.

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