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 Marketing, branding, communication, strategic development, strategic planning and evaluation of projects support services for the Innovation & Industry Services Organization
The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to establish multiple indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide marketing, branding, communications, and strategic analysis support services for its Innovation and Industry Services (IIS) Office. The required services span a range of areas including research and strategy development, marketing support, support for NIST's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Manufacturing USA programs, deployment and execution of strategic plans, evaluation and assessment of projects and programs, and meeting/event support. This procurement will utilize a two-phase proposal process, with Phase 1 focused on prior experience and Phase 2 addressing technical approach, capabilities, and past performance.
This requirement is 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541611 with a $24.5 million size standard. Potential incumbent contractors include Stone & Associates, Battra LLC, and Nexight Group. The contract will have a 5-year period of performance and a ceiling value estimated at $70 million. The place of performance is Gaithersburg, MD. Proposals are due on May 15, 2024 for Phase 1 and May 30, 2024 for Phase 2, with an anticipated award date of July 22, 2024.
1333ND24RNB480016 Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology
5/2/24, 1:49 PM Global Advisory Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Global Advisory services to support the Bureau of African Affairs and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. The contract will provide advisory, training, mentoring, and monitoring services globally to organizations and countries outside the continental United States, with a focus on developing sustainable security institutions and implementing national-level strategies. Contractors must provide qualified personnel with specific expertise, including program managers, senior advisors, legal advisors, and cybersecurity specialists, each with stringent qualification requirements such as advanced degrees, extensive leadership experience, and specific security clearances. Evaluation will be based on past performance, key personnel qualifications, and the ability to meet complex advisory service requirements across different organizational levels. Proposals are due by April 10, 2025, at 14:00 ET, with a designated question and answer period outlined in Section L.13 of the solicitation.
The contract includes two competition pools: a Full and Open Competition pool and a set-aside pool for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns. The IDIQ has a 5-year ordering period with a 6-month extension option, a minimum contract guarantee of $15,000, and a maximum ceiling of $250 million across all awards. Task orders with 1-2 advisors will be primarily set aside for the SDVOSB/WOSB pool, while larger orders with 3+ advisors may be competed in either pool. The work will be funded primarily through Peacekeeping Operations and Economic Support Funds, with substantial focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Contractors must be prepared to provide personnel with Top Secret or Secret security clearances, with the potential for deployment to various global locations requiring specialized equipment such as body armor, satellite phones, and rugged vehicles.
19AQMM25R0019 Department of State Office of Acquisition Management
1/6/25, 12:59 PM Program Management, Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Services (PACTS) III - Functional Category 3
The Department of Homeland Security's US Citizen and Immigration Services is seeking Program Management, Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Services (PACTS) III contracts, specifically for Functional Category 3: Engineering Services. This Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract aims to provide professional services and solutions that enable DHS to accomplish its mission objectives. The solicitation (70SBUR24R00000003) focuses on engineering services with NAICS code 541330, and will utilize a Highest Technically Rated Offerors with a Fair and Reasonable Price (HTRO-FRP) source selection process. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors including direct team management experience, accounting system adequacy, facility clearance, and pricing. The solicitation was posted on February 5, 2024, with proposals due by May 31, 2024, and interested parties can reference an overview video at https://youtu.be/kkjq8iY28qs for additional details.
The solicitation is exclusively set aside for specific socioeconomic groups: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), and 8(a) businesses. The contract will be structured with four distinct tracks corresponding to these socioeconomic categories. While specific award values were not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the contract is designed to provide a mechanism for quick ordering of professional services at fair and reasonable prices. The government anticipates creating multiple awards under this solicitation, with task orders to be defined at a later stage. The primary objective is to provide DHS components a flexible contracting mechanism while simultaneously supporting small business participation and helping the department achieve its socioeconomic business goals.
70SBUR24R00000003 Department of Homeland Security US Citizen and Immigration Services
2/5/24, 5:48 PM DHS FEMA - Resilience Administrative Support Services
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources that can provide administrative support services for its Resilience organization. The key requirements include scheduling, calendar management, correspondence management, document editing, travel coordination, meeting support, and the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe software. The contractor must provide qualified personnel with experience in federal administrative support services. The contract has a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, and contractor employees may be required to work onsite at FEMA facilities or remotely. Performance will be measured against a Performance Requirements Summary.
This procurement is set aside for competition among 8(a) small businesses. The RFI does not identify any potential incumbent contractors, and the government has not provided any details about the anticipated award value or budget range. The RFI states that responses will be used for information gathering and planning purposes, and do not constitute offers that can be accepted to form a binding contract.
70FA6025I00000001 Federal Emergency Management Agency
11/15/24, 10:57 AM