Information Technology Support Services
The Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management is seeking information technology support services for its Diplomatic Security (DS) Program Office through a Request for Information (RFI) dated January 31, 2025. The procurement will cover comprehensive software design, development, deployment, sustainment, operations, and maintenance services for various logistics systems and applications supporting multiple DS offices, including Defensive Equipment & Armored Vehicle Division, Office of Chief Technology Officer, and others. Vendors must submit capability statements by noon EST on February 21, 2025, via email to Lisa Pizarro and Amber Gray, which should include company details, DUNS/CAGE codes, business size status, relevant experience, GSA schedules, talent acquisition approaches, pricing models, key performance indicators, and cybersecurity practices. The government emphasizes this RFI is strictly for market research purposes and does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation or contract award. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and provide specific responses addressing the attached Draft Performance Work Statement.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity, and the work will be categorized under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services. The contract will require security clearances and involves supporting systems across multiple DS offices, with work to be performed both at government facilities and contractor sites. While no specific award value is mentioned, the scope suggests a substantial multi-year contract involving 24x7 Tier 1-3 support, ServiceNow application development, geospatial support services, data analytics, and system integrations. The contractor will be responsible for implementing automated testing, managing defects at their own cost, and maintaining specified system latency requirements. Deliverables will include transition plans, work plans, status reports, program reviews, and knowledge transfer documentation, indicating a complex and comprehensive technology support engagement.
106924B1844 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
1/31/25, 2:01 PM UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR DATA ANALYTICS, SECURITY, AND MONITORING
The US Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology is seeking a unified platform for data analytics, security, and monitoring to support over 300 sites and 275 missions worldwide. The Request for Information (RFI) targets commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions that can meet stringent federal security requirements, including FISMA/NIST/FedRAMP-High compliance. Key technical requirements include AI/ML-driven behavioral analysis, SIEM functionality, application performance monitoring, and cloud service integration. Vendors must demonstrate past performance implementing similar solutions for federal agencies within the last three years, with response submissions limited to 21 total pages across company information, capability assessment, and past experience sections. The RFI response deadline is February 17, 2025, at 12:00pm ET, with submissions to be sent to John Warner at WarnerJ1@state.gov.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity, making it open to all qualified vendors in the Other Computer Related Services (NAICS 541519) category. While no incumbent contractors are named, the platform must support scalable log ingestion, real-time monitoring, automated compliance reporting, and cost-efficient data storage optimization. The Department of State requires vendors to complete supplementary documentation, including a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire and a Secure Software Development Attestation Form, which implements requirements from Executive Order 14028 and related OMB memorandums. Although the RFI explicitly states it is for market research and does not constitute a commitment to award, it signals the agency's intent to procure a comprehensive, secure, and flexible data analytics platform to support its global operations.
19AQMM25B0114 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
2/10/25, 11:42 AM Worldwide Envelope, Roofing, and Waterproofing A&E IDIQ
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for worldwide architectural and engineering services focused on building envelope, roofing, and waterproofing projects at Foreign Service Posts. The solicitation (RFP 19AQMM25R0079) requires contractors to provide comprehensive services including on-site surveys, physical testing, assessment reporting, design-build bridging documents, contract documentation, bidding support, construction quality assurance inspections, and warranty inspections. All design professionals must be U.S.-registered and comply with U.S. industry standards, building codes, and OBO guidelines. Contractors must maintain a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Secret facility clearance and possess Secret-level security clearances for personnel. Critical dates include March 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET for submission of questions and March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET as the proposal due date.
The contract is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 541330 with a size standard of $25.5 million. The contract will have a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, creating a potential five-year contract duration. The minimum guaranteed value is $10,000, with a maximum annual value of $800,000 and a total contract ceiling of $4 million over the entire contract period. Performance will be primarily in Washington, DC, but will involve worldwide deployment to various Foreign Service Posts. Contractors will be required to use approved collaboration systems like Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx, and Adobe Connect, and must adhere to strict information release and security protocols. The contract involves sensitive but unclassified (SBU) work, requiring careful management of project-related communications and public disclosures.
19AQMM25R0079_OBO_ROOFING_AE_IDIQ_Worldwide_Envelope_Roofing_and_Waterproofing_AE_Solicitation Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
2/18/25, 11:57 AM ENTERPRISE DESKTOP VIRTUALIZATION, APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION, AND SECURE REMOTE ACCESS APPLICATION DELIVERY PLATFORM
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking enterprise desktop virtualization, application virtualization, and secure remote access application delivery platform solutions to support over 300 sites and 275 global missions. The RFI requires vendors to demonstrate capabilities including FIPS 140-2/140-3 certification, compliance with CISA BOD 22-01 and Executive Order 14028, DoD Impact Level 6 certification, and FedRAMP High certification. Vendors must provide detailed technical capabilities demonstrating their ability to deliver an integrated suite of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions with 99.999% uptime. Responses are due by February 20, 2025, with vendor questions required to be submitted by February 11, 2025. The evaluation will focus on technical capabilities, past performance from federal agencies within the last 5 years, and the ability to support complex, globally distributed IT environments.
The opportunity is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to all qualified vendors in the Other Computer Related Services (NAICS 541519) category. While no specific award value is mentioned, the global scope and technical complexity suggest a significant potential contract value. The Department requires vendors to support both on-premises and hybrid cloud architectures with edge computing capabilities, robust reporting tools, and secure remote access protocols including SSL and IPsec VPN. Vendors must complete additional documentation including a Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) questionnaire and a Secure Software Development Attestation Form signed by the company's CEO or a FedRAMP-certified Third Party Assessor Organization. The solution must support USB redirection, comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements, and demonstrate experience with enterprise-level technology deployments.
19AQMM25B0060 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
2/6/25, 4:52 PM Maintenance Kits for Caterpillar C18 Generators for U. S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe
The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe is seeking quotations for maintenance kits for Caterpillar C18 generators through a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation specifically requires various generator parts including engine air filters, engine oil, coolant, fuel water separators, fuel filters, and engine oil filters. The Department of State intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, potentially without holding discussions. To be considered, offerors must submit a complete electronic quotation to HarareGSOProcurement@state.gov by March 6, 2025, at 1700hrs Harare time. Mandatory submission requirements include a completed SF-1449 form, pricing documentation, representations and certifications, and proof of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and covers generator parts for the U.S. Embassy in Harare, with delivery options to either the embassy in Zimbabwe or a U.S. Dispatch Agent in North Brunswick, New Jersey. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order, with all prices to be quoted in U.S. dollars and VAT listed separately. While specific award values are not detailed, the procurement falls under the NAICS category of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211) and the Product Service Code for Generators and Generator Sets (6115). The place of performance is primarily Harare, Zimbabwe, with potential supplementary logistics support in New Jersey. Offerors must ensure complete compliance with all submission requirements, as incomplete proposals will be summarily rejected.
PR15170961 Department of State US Embassy Harare
2/19/25, 2:31 AM