RFI-HSIIMPACTT07072023.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI-HSIIMPACTT07072023

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) –

Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma (IMPACTT)

July 7, 2023

A. BACKGROUND/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. (United States) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the principal investigative arm of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the second largest investigative agency in the Federal Government. HSI’s primary mission is to promote homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of Federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.

Housed within HSI, the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) is the first unified, intercomponent coordination center for countering human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. Its mission is to advance counter human trafficking law enforcement operations, protect victims, and enhance prevention efforts by aligning DHS’s capabilities and expertise.

B. PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for market research, planning and information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a subsequent solicitation (Request for Proposal (RFP), etc.). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. ICE is not seeking proposals at this time. Further, ICE will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this RFI.

Participants in this market research are advised that the Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense.

The purpose of this RFI is to identify vendors that are interested in participating in a competitive acquisition for these requirements and are capable of successfully performing the requirements as outlined on the draft Statement of Work (SOW) for Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma (IMPACTT) and determine if it is feasible to solicit this requirement competitively.

C. DESCRIPTION/SCOPE OF WORK

Please see the attached SOW, for a description of the requirements. Interested Vendors are requested to provide responses to the questions below as they relate to the tasks in the SOW.

Cover Page (maximum 1 page)

1. Contact and company information

2. Name*

3. Title

4. Company Name

5. Number of years in business

6. Brief overview of company history

7. Number of employees

8. Business type, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and company size (other than small, small business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), etc.)

9. Personnel Security Clearance(s)

10. Location

11. Mailing address

12. Phone number

13. Website address

14. Email address

15. List of any GSA Contract or other Federal Contract appropriate to support this requirement

(i.e., GSA OASIS, GSA MAS in SIN 611430, 611710, 541720, etc.)

*Note that RFI responses shall designate a single Point of Contact for receipt of all information pursuant to this RFI.

Contract Strategy Questions

1. Do you perform substantially similar services as those outlined in the SOW for the general public in terms of specific tasks or specific outcomes? Are there commercial terms and conditions, customary practices, etc. that should be considered? Commercial pricing considerations?

2. Are there contract type considerations that should be considered? Labor Hour, Firm Fixed Price, etc.

3. Normally the Federal Government is required by law to pay for services in arears, i.e., after the services have been performed and accepted by the Government. Is advanced payment through commercial financing customary for the services outlined in the SOW?

Capability Questions

1. Describe your licensure/accreditation.

2. What experience do you or your employees have working with law enforcement personnel who conduct human trafficking investigations?

3. Describe your experience developing and delivering customized training.

4. What experience do you have treating, preventing, and mitigating the effects of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue as it relates to human trafficking?

D. RESPONDING TO THIS RFI

Interested vendors should submit a response to the contracting officer via email at Tracy.Riley@ice.dhs.gov no later than 10:00am EST, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Responses should be limited to a MAXIMUM of three (3) pages.

Please include “ RFI RESPONSE HSIIMPACTT07072023 (Company Name)” in the subject line of your email and provide your electronic submission in Microsoft Word or PDF format.