JEFO Per 16. 505(b)(2)(i)B)DHS/OPO/STAD intends to award a task order for the procurement of Gartner Research Subscriptions by restricting consideration to items peculiar to one source.

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is the core source of scientific and engineering expertise for the Department and uniquely postured to enhance our Nation's security and resiliency. DHS/S&T is seeking subscription access to the Gartner Research Databases.

Gartner will provide value to S&T by delivering fact-based, objective research and direct access to analysts who are speaking with thousands of clients each year. This insight will help S&T remain in step with, or ahead of, the rapidly evolving IT landscape. With a far-reaching view of the IT landscape, Gartner uncovers patterns and trends that others do not see. For S&T, this means more sound advice and more innovative solutions to the IT and business challenges of the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).

Gartner will continuously provide a forward-thinking and strategic partnership that yields actionable information and input that S&T can use to advance its strategic mission and to execute on key initiatives. Gartner membership will aid S&T to identify the most critical, high-impact opportunities to drive improvements and change fast.

Gartner’s comprehensive market coverage will enable S&T to reduce risk whenever critical procurement and investment decisions are at stake. Without access to data on vendor positions, the viability of evolving technologies, and the strength of technology providers, S&T may overlook a critical factor that may impact the technology and vendor selection process.

Awarded contract 03310318DL19C0019 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2020-08-20.