Immigration and customs enforcement vendor engagement day

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Special Notice announcing a Virtual Vendor Engagement Day focused on IT acquisitions. Scheduled for December 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, the event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Live. The event is specifically targeting the Computer Systems Design and Related Services sector, with a particular emphasis on IT and Telecom application development software. ICE's Office of Acquisition Management and Office of the Chief Information Officer are hosting this virtual engagement to facilitate information exchange between the agency and potential vendors. The event will provide insights into ICE's IT requirements and explore industry capabilities.

The primary objective of this Vendor Engagement Day is to promote meaningful dialogue and understanding between ICE and potential contractors in the IT sector. No registration is required for attendance, making the event accessible to interested vendors. The event will include briefings on specific requirements listed in the Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) and will feature a questions and answers segment. Importantly, ICE emphasizes that all projected procurements are subject to revision or cancellation, and the forecast data should be considered planning information only. The agency is not making a commitment to purchase described products or services, and final decisions on competition, small business participation, and procurement details will be determined when each procurement is initiated. Vendors interested in ICE's IT acquisition opportunities should plan to attend this virtual event to gain insights into potential future contracting possibilities.