Request for Information - DHS Chief Data Officer Directorate (CDOD) Portfolio Management
ID: 70RTAC25RFI000001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSINFO TECH ACQ CENTERWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/548a007bf6a24dafa543f593c5641339/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking information from potential contractors regarding the establishment of the Portfolio Management Division within the Chief Data Officer Directorate (CDOD) for fiscal year 2025. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on service needs related to data management as a strategic asset, emphasizing agile program management, business process improvement, and digital enterprise service management. The initiative is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities and implementing innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, within federal agencies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by December 6, 2024, and may contact Gregory Ruderman or Daniel Rosenstengel for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gregory Ruderman
    Gregory.Ruderman@hq.dhs.gov
    Daniel Rosenstengel
    Daniel.Rosenstengel@hq.dhs.gov
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    RFI 70RTAC25RFI000001 for FY25 CDOD Portfolio Management - Final.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the fiscal year 2025, focusing on the establishment of the Portfolio Management Division within the Chief Data Officer Directorate. This RFI serves as a market research tool, soliciting insights from potential contractors about service needs without constituting a formal solicitation. The Chief Data Officer’s role is to enhance the management of data as a strategic asset within federal agencies, emphasizing access, protection, and effective data lifecycle management. DHS aims to leverage data as a critical resource to enhance operational capabilities and implement innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence. The Portfolio Management Division will require expertise in agile program management, business process improvement, design thinking, customer relationship management, and digital enterprise service management. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with details regarding their services, experiences in facilitating internal optimization, and methodologies for improving operational efficiency. Submissions need to be formatted and sent electronically, adhering to specific guidelines, and will undergo review by DHS personnel and contractors bound by non-disclosure agreements. The deadline for submissions is December 6, 2024, highlighting the government's intent to hold potential one-on-one discussions based on the responses received.
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