Sources Sought - Federal Occupational Health (FOH) – Information Technology (IT) Staffing Support Services

The Department of Health and Human Services' Federal Occupational Health (FOH) division is seeking Information Technology (IT) staffing support services through a Sources Sought notice. The primary objective is to procure a full range of qualified IT personnel to perform enterprise-level end-to-end IT operational services that support FOH's IT infrastructure and mission requirements. The contract will facilitate the delivery of occupational health services by providing reliable IT infrastructure and staffing expertise, with work to be performed primarily at the FOH office in Rockville, MD. Potential vendors are required to submit responses by December 16, 2024, limited to 20 double-spaced pages, detailing their staff expertise, in-house capabilities, prior relevant projects, corporate experience, and government contract history. The government will evaluate responses to determine contractor qualifications and potentially develop a future solicitation to be announced through SAM.gov.

The opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside for small businesses, with an anticipated period of performance consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The contract is expected to be a single award, with potential issuance in Q3 FY25. While specific award values were not detailed, the scope includes comprehensive IT support services such as operations and maintenance, asset management, software license management, telecommunications support, application support, configuration management, database services, cybersecurity services, and various technical support functions. The current environment includes approximately 800 users and manages 100-165 weekly service calls. The contract will require adherence to HHS IT standards, PMBOK project management practices, and coordination with HHS/OCIO for telecommunications and cybersecurity requirements.