SETA Support for S&T Office of Systems Engineering, Standards and Office of Test and Evaluation

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate is seeking Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services to support federal government acquisitions and research and development efforts across Systems Engineering, Standards, and Test and Evaluation disciplines. This Request for Information is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding obligation or formal solicitation. Key requirements include providing personnel across multiple occupational categories with appropriate security clearances and completion of training equivalent to DHS Homeland Security Acquisition Institute certification levels, with specific expertise needed in systems engineering, human systems integration, cybersecurity, software development, data science, artificial intelligence, and modeling and simulation. Respondents must address five information requests covering personnel availability, scientific and technical capabilities, systems engineering applications to acquisition programs, experience with digital engineering tools, and remediation plans for capability gaps. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, at noon Eastern Time, and should be submitted to Jennifer.Koons@hq.dhs.gov and Robert.Marosz@hq.dhs.gov.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in this RFI stage. The government has specified detailed personnel requirements totaling approximately 60 staff members across both Systems Engineering and Standards and Test and Evaluation functions, including senior-level engineers, analysts, subject matter experts, and administrative support positions. Services are expected to commence on June 2, 2026, and the government plans to utilize the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle for fulfillment. Submissions must not exceed four pages excluding the cover letter, use Times New Roman 11-point font, and include company information, points of contact, SAM UEI number, socioeconomic status, and existing GSA contract details. All submissions will become government property, and the government will not reimburse response costs.