RFI Export Controls Group Support

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a Special Notice seeking support services for its Export Controls Group (ECG). The notice focuses on obtaining technical expertise and programmatic assistance to ensure departmental compliance with various federal export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. The opportunity is specifically designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors with expertise in export control compliance and technical analysis. The ECG's primary mission is to research, organize, and leverage scientific and technological resources while maintaining strict adherence to federal export control laws and guidelines. The contract will be structured as a single award ordering vehicle with a 12-month base period and four potential 12-month option periods.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must provide personnel with specialized expertise in export controls, including subject matter experts capable of supporting CFIUS reviews and holding security clearances ranging from Secret to TS/SCI. The government is seeking a comprehensive response that addresses contract type recommendations, company capabilities, personnel requirements, and potential cost estimates. Responses are limited to 15 pages and must be submitted electronically to the specified contracting officers by noon ET on January 14, 2025. Key personnel positions include Senior Project Managers, Lead Analysts, Mid-Level Analysts, and Functional Specialists who can support tasks such as maintaining export control compliance databases, conducting systematic program assessments, providing technical and regulatory guidance, and supporting outreach to program managers. DHS may conduct one-on-one meetings with companies that submit comprehensive responses, and the work will be primarily performed in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Eligible contractors must demonstrate strong capabilities in export control regulations and technical analysis, with the ability to maintain a minimum 75% staffing level throughout the contract period.