The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate established an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle with The RAND Corporation to provide analytic support services across multiple agency components and programs. Task orders awarded against this IDIQ include operational assessments, policy studies, technology evaluations, and risk analyses supporting DHS missions such as border security, emergency management, and countering weapons of mass destruction. Services are cost-plus-fixed-fee and primarily performed by RAND in Santa Monica, with some work in Washington, D.C. and other locations. Total task order values range from $100,000 to over $10 million, covering periods of one to three years. This contracting vehicle aims to leverage RAND's expertise in operational analysis, data collection, and program evaluation to provide objective research supporting a range of DHS initiatives. Subcontractors also assist on some projects, such as a $48.7 million order assessing COVID-19 emergency programs.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and other DHS components regularly utilize this IDIQ and RAND's Federally Funded Research and Development Center to obtain specialized studies, technical assistance, and advisory services. Recent examples include wildfire compensation analysis, emergency response training transformation efforts, and reviews of acquisition policies. RAND's nonprofit status and research orientation make it a valued resource for agencies requiring independent assessments and recommendations across diverse operational, policy, and technology domains. This contracting approach allows DHS to flexibly access RAND's multidisciplinary expertise on an as-needed basis.
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