DESO Industry Day
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCYVIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/73bf75f795d646d5bd73157ff47df4dd/view
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    Description

    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is hosting a pre-solicitation Industry Day for the Enterprise Security and Operation (DESO) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, aimed at engaging with potential industry partners. This event will take place on March 4-5, 2025, at the Defense Intelligence Analysis Center (DIAC) located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC, and will serve as a platform for discussing non-personal services required to support the DESO initiative. Interested parties are encouraged to register by February 24, 2025, and submit capability statements by the extended deadline of March 17, 2025, to participate in this opportunity. For further inquiries, attendees can contact Hugo Patron at hugo.patron@dodiis.mil or Brittany Turner at Brittany.Turner@dodiis.mil.

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    Hugo Patron
    hugo.patron@dodiis.mil
    Brittany Turner
    Brittany.Turner@dodiis.mil
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    DESO Attedees.pdf
    DESO Industry Day Presentation.pdf
    DESO Industry Day Registration.xlsx
    The provided document is an unclassified form related to government Request for Proposals (RFPs), federal grants, and state and local RFPs. It collects personal and company information from individuals or entities interested in participating in these government opportunities. Key data points requested include the individual's full name, contact information, social security number, date of birth, and company identifiers such as UEI and CAGE codes. Additionally, the form inquires about the individual's desire for a one-on-one session, presumably to discuss the proposal or grant process. The overall purpose of this document is to facilitate the collection of essential details that would aid government agencies in tracking and managing applicants for upcoming funding opportunities and contracts. By organizing this information systematically, it aims to improve access and communication between the government and potential bidders, thereby fostering transparency and collaboration in the procurement process.
    DESO Questions.pdf
    SEC IDIQ Industry Day Notice.pdf
    Security IDIQ SOW.pdf
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