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Request for Information (RFI) The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Industrial Security (IS) & Counterintelligence (CI) Directorates Entity Vetting Support Services. Additional information regarding the requirement is available in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 541990.

Attachments:

· Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS) – Provides detailed information regarding the requirement

· Attachment 2: RFI Question Template - Interested parties are required to complete and submit this template in addition to the information requested below.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability and experience information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

1. Company Information: Vendor name, address, point of contact name, email address, website address, telephone number, business size, socioeconomic status, and type of ownership for the organization; and

2. Capability Statement: A tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Responses should not exceed five (5) pages, the standard size of 8.5 x 11 inches and be single-spaced with at least 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides. The font size should be no less than 12-point font, with the exception of tables and graphics that should be no less than 8-point font.

Your capability statement should clearly demonstrate your company’s ability to perform the following tasks:

· AA&E Program Support: Provide business process, data analysis, and reporting support for Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) program management, including PASS request processing and expenditure tracking.

· Entity Vetting & Risk Management: Conduct entity vetting, due diligence, and risk management activities to assess and mitigate Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), including the development and implementation of Risk Management Strategies (RMS).

· Counterintelligence Analysis: Conduct all-source counterintelligence analysis to identify, assess, and report on Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, and sensitive U.S. technologies.

· Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and internal DCSA stakeholders to support information sharing, risk mitigation, and program implementation.

3. RFI Question Template (Attachment 2): Completely fill out Attachment 2 and submit it along with the information outlined above. Refer to the attachment for page limitations.

The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:

· Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated;

· Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements;

· Implement a successful project management plan that includes compliance with program schedules, cost containment, meeting/tracking performance, hiring/retention of key personnel, and risk mitigation; and

· Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this market research, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made.

The Government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by June 09, 2025. All responses under this notice must be emailed to Christian Green at Christian.m.green4.civ@mail.mil and Karlene Smith at karlene.m.smith.civ@mail.mil.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact Christian Green and Karlene Smith using the emails above.