United States Secret Service Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS SECRET SERVICEU S SECRET SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA
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    The United States Secret Service (USSS) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit innovative solutions that enhance its protective and investigative missions, which include safeguarding the president and protecting the nation’s financial systems. The BAA invites submissions from all US-based entities, focusing on strategic areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, and situational awareness, with a streamlined submission process that allows for video proposals of up to five minutes. This initiative underscores the USSS's commitment to leveraging advanced information technologies for operational effectiveness, with submissions accepted until January 31, 2026, and the first batch due by January 29, 2025. Interested parties can contact Daniel Boylen or Adam Reinbolt at PRO-opo-baa@secretservice.gov for further information.

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    The United States Secret Service (USSS) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) that will remain open for submissions until January 31, 2026. This initiative seeks innovative solutions to enhance both its protective and investigative missions, which include safeguarding the president, managing National Special Security Events, and protecting the nation’s financial systems. With a workforce of over 8,000, the USSS underscores the importance of advanced information technologies for operational effectiveness. The BAA welcomes participation from all US-based entities, emphasizing a broad eligibility framework that includes traditional and nontraditional contractors, with a mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Proposals should tackle one of several strategic focus areas related to data analytics, cybersecurity, business process efficiency, and situational awareness, among others. Entities interested in submitting solutions must provide a video of no more than five minutes detailing their approach and its relevance to the specified focus areas. The submitted solutions will be assessed based on technical merit, business viability, and price. Awards will be made following a thorough evaluation process, potentially culminating in collaborative negotiations regarding solution implementation. This BAA reflects the USSS's commitment to leveraging innovation to enhance operational capabilities while ensuring compliance with relevant federal regulations.
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