MAPS Draft RFP #5: Key Questions Every Contractor Should Be Asking with Eric Nusbaum

In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire welcomes back Eric Nusbaum, CEO of ENcompass Consulting Group to unpack the latest developments around the Army’s MAPS draft RFP #5.  The discussion opens by stepping back to clarify what MAPS actually is, who should be paying attention, and how this massive, no-ceiling IDIQ reshapes opportunities across the Army and broader DOW landscape. From there, the focus shifts quickly to what’s changed in draft #5, with questions centered on how updates to evaluation criteria, scoring, and eligibility could impact competitiveness and who is best positioned to win. Eric provides insight into what’s realistic, what might shift, and how industry should interpret recent activity like listening sessions, surveys, and acquisition strategy releases. Finally, he zeroes in on the most pressing question for listeners: what should companies be doing right now to prepare, qualify, and stay competitive before the final RFP drops. To connect with Eric, visit him on LinkedIn here. To learn more about ENcompass Consulting Group, visit their website here.