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This document contains questions and responses from a joint FEMA Resilience/OCIO Industry Day. The Industry Day focused on exploring opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity operations, network operations, cloud services, artificial intelligence, and grants management. FEMA is currently conducting market research and ideation for potential future requirements but has not finalized procurement strategies, timelines, or contract vehicles. Questions covered topics like FEMA's use of AI and cloud environments, upcoming opportunities, and ways for industry to engage further. Responses indicated FEMA aims to continue innovating and adopting new technologies while meeting small business goals.

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1607052803 - Q&A Report_Resilie

TopicWebinar IDActual Start TimeActual Duration (minutes)# Question
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) / Resilience Joint Industry Day160 705 28031/24/24 12:3013266
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#QuestionAsker NameAsker EmailAnswerQuestion TimeAnswered TimeAnswer NameAnswer Email
1I'm sure y'all will be addressing it but I'll ask up front: Have you determined your procurement strategy for the opportunities?Terry Stockholmterry.stockholm@itops-llc.comThere is not a prefered procurement strategy for any of the requirements discussed.1/24/24 13:06
2Are there dates assigned for the Ask's to Industryleslie echolsleslie.echols@cherokee-federal.comWe are currently in the exploratory phase so there are no assigned dates.1/24/24 13:151/24/24 13:17Holley CamachoHolley.Camacho@fema.dhs.gov
3What cloud services are you using?Miary Andriamandria@ellumen.comAzure, AWS,Oracle, Google Cloud.1/24/24 13:15
4Do you anticipate a market research effort regarding your requirements?Jim Carrolljim.carroll@anikasystems.comYes, we are currently conducting market research and anticipate finidings to influence the requirements discussed.1/24/24 13:15
5Would you be looking to develop your own Generative AI or leverage existing platforms like ChatGPT?Geoff Uhlemanngeoff.uhlemann@mbakerintl.comThere is no set answer to this at the moment. Security analysis is ongoing for exsisting Generative AI's and dependent on the anticipated use a internally developed may be a better fit.1/24/24 13:15
6Is Gen AI use-case aligned with OCIO Generative AI Sandbox Initiative? Any timeline will be really helpful.Ankit Mittalankit.mittal@dnaconsultllc.comOCIO Answered, no timeline at present.1/24/24 13:16
7Are the grants in the resilience office a different office than other FEMA grants?Andy Lieberandy@tbdconsulting.usThe Resilience Grants Office oversees all FEMA Grants (those that FEMA Awards).1/24/24 13:16
8Are these AI/ML use cases currently in development or for ideation only at this time? Thank you and apologies for putting it in the general chat.Yong Kwonykwon@metrostar.comThere are some limited uses of AI in development for the efforts discussed in the OBM slides. However, most of the items discussed are for ideation only at this point in time.1/24/24 13:16
9Are the technologies to be used for these AI solutions have to be FedRAMP designated tools?Miary Andriamandria@ellumen.comIt is preferred but not required OCIO can add additional context.1/24/24 13:16
10Will the contracts require a facility clearance by the vendor?Fox Wademwade@blackfoxgroup.comThere is not a set answer it would be dependent upon the need of the contract/vehicile.1/24/24 13:16
11How would you like the industry ask to be manifested? Should we schedule appointments with you where we can present capabilities that meet the presented use cases?Alan Kaufaxakaufax@guidehousefederal.comOne option is to fill out a vendor profile form and request a Vendor Presentation Meeting to request a meeting with the program office: https://www.fema.gov/business-industry/doing-business/vendor-profile-form1/24/24 13:171/24/24 14:03Holley CamachoHolley.Camacho@fema.dhs.gov
12Are you open to SaaS solutions or do the developed solutions have to be on premise or on FEMA’s cloud environments?Miary Andriamandria@ellumen.comSaaS Soulutions are also being considered.1/24/24 13:19
13Are you currently using any AI/ML toolset ?Sameer Sharmasameer.sharma@jcssolutions.comPer OCIO additional details about tools currently being used are not to be disclosed at this juncture.1/24/24 13:20
14Thank youVandana Padgaonkargsa@v3it.comNo Response Due.1/24/24 13:20
15Do you plan on sending out an RFI?Terry Stockholmterry.stockholm@itops-llc.comWe are currently in the exploratory phase so there are no current procurement strategy being persued.1/24/24 13:21
16Are there any FOA's upcoming from FEMA on these asks? RFPs?Aayush Thakuraayush@fr8relay.comWe are currently in the exploratory phase so there are no current procurement strategy being persued.1/24/24 13:22
17Are there any security policies governing sending FEMA or applicant-related information to commercially available generative AI services.Vladimir Santalovvsantalov.main@gmail.comPer OCIO additional details about tools currently being used are not to be disclosed at this juncture.1/24/24 13:23
18Has FEMA determined whether the OCIO O&M opportunity will be coming out full and open or small business set aside? Will there be an industry day, draft PWS provided to industry? Is there a scheduled date when that will happen?Tim Glasowtglasow@peraton.comFEMA's overall Small Business Goal for 2024 was 26%. We acheived 40.5% and met or exceeded all of our SDB and socioeconomic goals as well for 2023. We hope to continue to make awards to small businesses and continue this trend in 2024.1/24/24 13:24
19you mention "possible future alignment" Do you have an idea(s) about what that alignment might be?Terry Stockholmterry.stockholm@itops-llc.com1/24/24 13:24
20Will FEMA be utilizing the DCCOTim Glasowtglasow@peraton.com1/24/24 13:24
21Contract vehicle to assist with the cloud requirements stated?Tim Glasowtglasow@peraton.comWe are currently in the exploratory phase so there are no assigned dates.1/24/24 13:25
22I may have missed it but is the NOSC in Functional Area 2?Terry Stockholmterry.stockholm@itops-llc.comArea 51/24/24 13:27
23Which APFS opportunities correlate to the needs presented in this briefing?Emily Bonnetteemily.bonnette@esimplicity.comThere is not a prefered procurement strategy for any of the requirements discussed.1/24/24 13:29
24What is FEMA's small business goal for 2023 and how much was reached.
What is the target Small Business goal for 2024Michael Perezmperez@axseum.comFEMA's overall Small Business Goal for 2024 was 26%. We acheived 40.5% and met or exceeded all of our SDB and socioeconomic goals as well for 2023. We hope to continue to make awards to small businesses and continue this trend in 2024.1/24/24 13:291/24/24 13:36Amy ConnollyAmy.Connolly@fema.dhs.gov
24What is FEMA's small business goal for 2023 and how much was reached.
What is the target Small Business goal for 2024Michael Perezmperez@axseum.comEdit, our goal for 2023 was 26% and we achieved 40.5%.1/24/24 13:291/24/24 13:38Amy ConnollyAmy.Connolly@fema.dhs.gov
24What is FEMA's small business goal for 2023 and how much was reached.
What is the target Small Business goal for 2024Michael Perezmperez@axseum.comOur goals have not yet been finalized for 2024 but we know that they will increase from 2023.1/24/24 13:291/24/24 13:38Amy ConnollyAmy.Connolly@fema.dhs.gov
25Hello. Is there a opportunity to learn more about specific FEMA Generative AI efforts? Thank you.Molly Christiemolly@unstructured.ioThere is not a set learning oppurtunity at this time, industry days will ideally occur quarterly.1/24/24 13:29
26Ms. Camacho,
If we are already solving some of your requirements, for the USG, how can we best share that with you?Matt Sumamatt.suma@scale.comOne option is to fill out a vendor profile form and request a Vendor Presentation Meeting to request a meeting with the program office: https://www.fema.gov/business-industry/doing-business/vendor-profile-form1/24/24 13:301/24/24 13:32Jesse HatcherJesse.Hatcher@fema.dhs.gov
27Is there a timeline for transition from As-Is to Future?Chris Hallchristian.hall@govcio.comWe are currently in the exploratory phase so there are no assigned dates.1/24/24 13:31
281.Which (if any) components of FEMA are using AI to score proposals and/or write RFPs?Uniqueka Walcottuniqueka.walcott@aecom.comPer OCIO FEAM is not currently using AI to score proposals.1/24/24 13:35
292. Are there best practices in place for preparing proposal responses scored by AI?Uniqueka Walcottuniqueka.walcott@aecom.comPer OCIO FEAM is not currently using AI to score proposals.1/24/24 13:36
30what contract vechile will be use to post all the requirments by FEMA(from all officies)?Vandana Padgaonkargsa@v3it.comThere is not a prefered procurement strategy for any of the requirements discussed.1/24/24 13:39
31Will FEMA sponsor Top Secret FCLs ?Chris Koomeyckoomey@thorben.comThere is not a set answer it would be dependent upon the need of the contract/vehicile.1/24/24 13:41
32what is your current SIEM tool?Sameer Sharmasameer.sharma@jcssolutions.com1/24/24 13:41
33Does FEMA have an expected date for the next OCIO O&M Industry Day or perhaps some formal market research such as an RFI?Wes Cassonwesley.casson@saic.comThere is not a set date at this time, industry days will ideally occur quarterly.1/24/24 13:44
34Will the ISSO compliance Services Support contract be intregrated into the Cyber Fusion Support contract? It no longer shows up on the APFS forecast.Ronnie Dumireronnie.dumire@a3lfederalworks.comNo, ISSO will not be integrated into Cyber Fusion Support1/24/24 13:44
35Pardon me, what does Zero Trust mean? I'm not familiar.Uniqueka Walcottuniqueka.walcott@aecom.com1/24/24 13:47
36Mr. Akouete, would you be open to meeting with small business industry partners to share SDL implementation best practices and what worked relevant to CyberFusion and leveraging AI/ML capabilities at other Federal agencies?Ram Prasadrprasad@assyst.netSure, reach to me and I can get you in touch with my industry communication and coordination team.1/24/24 13:47
37What are the common contract Vehicles that FEMA puts the oppertunities on.Michael Perezmperez@axseum.comFEMA uses a variety of contract vehicles including, but not limited to, GSA MAS schedules, GWACs, and DHS strategic sourcing vehicles1/24/24 13:50
38Slide 15 - Item #4 - Help Desk - is that break/fix or application support help desk? Or both?Bobbie Gutierrezbobbie.g.gutierrez@senture.com1/24/24 13:50
39Do you have any updated acquisition information about the recompete of the O&M contract that you can provide at this time, such as if it will remain full and open or if there will be any small business considerations and contract vehicle and when the Government plans to release the RFP. Thanks.Chris Stoutchris.stout@validatek.comNeither business size nor timeline has been finalized for the O&M requirement.1/24/24 13:50
40Is FEMA open to a whiteboarding session around GENAi to help support mission and clearly define the objectives of GENai use cases?Yissell Torresyissell_torres@dell.com1/24/24 13:50
41Is this information included in a FEMA forecast? If so, where can it be found?Marilyn Jacksonmj@undergridnetworks.comThe Acquisition Planning Forecast System includes information about the requirement, dollar value, procurement strategy and lists a POC. The link to the DHS forecase can be found here: https://apfs-cloud.dhs.gov/forecast/1/24/24 13:501/24/24 14:22Amy ConnollyAmy.Connolly@fema.dhs.gov
42Could you please let me know what is the preferred contract vehicle that FEMA uses for procuring the services that the panelists have been discussing?Magha Devanmdevan@entellimetrix.comNeither business size nor timeline has been finalized for the O&M requirement.1/24/24 13:51
43We've developed a technology solution (ML/AI) that helps reduce travel times for trucks and reduces emissions. Who would be the person/entity within FEMA who we can talk about this? Email?Aayush Thakuraayush@fr8relay.comFEMA-Transportation-Programs@fema.dhs.gov1/24/24 13:511/24/24 14:28Mahalia JacksonMahalia.Jackson@fema.dhs.gov
44FEMA Cyber Security Services (CSS) released a Sources Sought last Summer, what happened to that opportunity? was it ever awarded?Bryan Kellybkelly@peraton.comThe opportunity is forthcoming1/24/24 13:51
45Can someone please share the contact for Small Business Office (OSDBU) at FEMAMichael Perezmperez@axseum.comFEMA-SB@fema.dhs.gov1/24/24 13:521/24/24 14:28Amy ConnollyAmy.Connolly@fema.dhs.gov
46Hi Mr. Akouete; A recent FEMA RFI involved consolidating SOC/NOC operations into a single operational environment. Can you comment on the maturity of your planning, and any key challenges/objective you have in mind.Ken Buckbinderkenneth.buckbinder@ecstech.comFEMA is innovating and gowing everyday and we in a very good position with our 24/7 security operation, but there is always room for improvement.1/24/24 13:52
47To Koffe. Are malware analysis and insider threat analysis included in the fusion center?Dean Irwindeanirwin@maximus.comYes, the 24/7 Securit Operation task will be part of the SOC requirement1/24/24 13:52
48Can you all post that link once more from Mr. Hatcher? I got signed offMatt Sumamatt.suma@scale.comOne option is to fill out a vendor profile form and request a Vendor Presentation Meeting to request a meeting with the program office: https://www.fema.gov/business-industry/doing-business/vendor-profile-form1/24/24 13:521/24/24 14:29Holley CamachoHolley.Camacho@fema.dhs.gov
49Will these presentations be shared with the industry partners.Michael Perezmperez@axseum.comYes1/24/24 13:53
50Is the current FEMA SOC going to be included into FEMA Cyber Fusion? ThnxDavid Weiserweiserd@leidos.comYes, the 24/7 Securit Operation task will be part of the SOC requirement1/24/24 13:53
51Is FEMA in any shape or form currently using any kind of AI/ML solutions?Miary Andriamandria@ellumen.comYes, the 24/7 Securit Operation task will be part of the SOC requirement1/24/24 13:54
52To Koffe. is the cyber fusion center new or existing? is it on-site, hybrid or remote? is incident collaboration with other DHS and other entities via the Fusion Center or the SOC?Dean Irwindeanirwin@maximus.comFEMA is innovating and adopting Cloud based technologies including AI/ML capabilities, but there is always room for improvement.1/24/24 13:55
53Will you issue a Draft RFP for the FSOC? If so, what is the general timeframe?Jennifer Ferreirajenniferferreira@maximus.comThe Govnerment is still working on requirement documents1/24/24 13:56
54Can you please provide a timefram for the three oppurtunities?Lytwaive HutchinsonLytwaive.L.Hutchinson@saic.comNeither business size nor timeline has been finalized for the O&M requirement.1/24/24 13:57
55Hi Mr. Akouete;
Is FEMA currently using AI/ML solutions for any aspects of cyber operations ? Thank you sir.Ken Buckbinderkenneth.buckbinder@ecstech.comFEMA is innovating and adopting Cloud based technologies including AI/ML capabilities, but there is always room for improvement.1/24/24 13:59
56As a follow up to the AI/ML use cases question, would FEMA be open to discussing & exploring other use cases beyond the initial ones identified to-date? If so, what is the best way to schedule a knowledge sharing session?Yong Kwonykwon@metrostar.comFEMA is innovating and adopting Cloud based technologies including AI/ML capabilities, but there is always room for improvement.1/24/24 14:02
57Will Questions and Responses be publicized?Katherine Colekcole@sprymethods.comYes.1/24/24 14:09
58Based on one of your last answers, I understand there's still a lot of market research and acquisition decisions on-going for the IT O&M contract, but do you have an anticipated timframe, i.e. Fiscal Year and Quarter, when you plan to release the RFP for this effort?Chris Stoutchris.stout@validatek.comNeither business size nor timeline has been finalized for the O&M requirement.1/24/24 14:13
59what is DCCO?Vaishali Sikotravsikotra@zeniuscorp.comData Center and Cloud Optimization1/24/24 14:13
60Facility Clerance Level
Required by most acquisitions in DHSChris Koomeyckoomey@thorben.com1/24/24 14:18
61facility clearanceScott HayfordScott@blackhaysgroup.com1/24/24 14:19
62He's asking if FEMA will sponsor a businesses FCLScott HayfordScott@blackhaysgroup.com1/24/24 14:19
63Will you send out these slides for all attendees? And possibly a summary of the Q&As?Dave Grantdavid.grant@potomacridgeconsulting.comYes.1/24/24 14:22
64Can you provide an update on FEMA GMM?Andy Lieberandy@tbdconsulting.us1/24/24 14:22
65Mr Akouete - Could you confirm the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMODITIES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS office as the one who is serving as the customer for the FEMA's Cyber Fusion Security Operations and NOSC support requirement?Otto Zuritafedsupport@inqwestinc.comCyber Fusion is under OCISO providing services and support to the NOSC and FEMA1/24/24 14:23
66Not a question... But I wanted to express my appreciation for your work/effort for a great industry day.Ken Buckbinderkenneth.buckbinder@ecstech.comNo Response Due.1/24/24 14:32

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