Information Analysis Directorate Advisory and Assistance Services
ID: 70RWMD25RFI00000006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCWMD ACQ DIVWashington, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/54ac0244a485443fa5a7ec8fe1c051a7/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to support its Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office's Information Analysis Directorate (IAD). The objective of this procurement is to provide comprehensive administrative, programmatic, systems engineering, and scientific support services aimed at addressing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, including tasks such as biosurveillance analysis and threat detection. This initiative is crucial for enhancing national security through proactive threat analysis and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to improve information sharing and operational efficiency. Interested parties can contact Benjamin Simmons at Benjamin.Simmons@hq.dhs.gov for further details, with the contract structured for a one-year base term and four potential extensions, primarily executed at DHS facilities in Washington, D.C.

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    Benjamin Simmons
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    IAD AAS 70RWMD25RFI00000006.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office is seeking Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to support its Information Analysis Directorate (IAD). The objective is to provide comprehensive programmatic, technical, and scientific support for addressing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. The IAD's mission encompasses various tasks, including biosurveillance analysis, threat detection, and coordination with federal, state, and local partners to enhance information sharing and operational efficiency. The work entails developing biosurveillance strategies, conducting continuous assessments of CBRN threats, and creating intelligence products to support decision-makers. Key requirements include program management support, systems engineering, and the provision of qualified personnel with relevant scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise. Special emphasis will be placed on innovative technology development and the integration of various data streams for enhanced threat understanding. The contract is structured for a one-year base term, with four possible extensions, and will primarily be executed at DHS facilities in the Washington, D.C. area. This initiative underlines DHS's commitment to safeguarding national security through proactive threat analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing potential vulnerabilities posed by WMD activities.
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