FIRE (Flexible Innovation for Rapid Engineering)
ID: 70SBUR25I00000008Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICESUSCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)Williston, VT, 05495, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/f5dcfe35d58042818541b063d2b5340f/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking potential contractors to provide expertise in Agile and DevSecOps methodologies for its Digital Innovation and Development (DID(it)) branch. The objective of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify businesses capable of delivering industry best practices to enhance IT system capabilities, maintain system roadmaps, and implement Agile processes such as Scrum and Kanban. This initiative is part of USCIS's broader commitment to modernizing its IT practices and improving service delivery through innovative software development methodologies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit feedback on contract vehicles and acquisition strategies by January 8, 2025, and can contact Nicholas Hart at nicholas.a.hart@uscis.dhs.gov or Monty Kurtz at Monty.N.Kurtz@uscis.dhs.gov for further information.

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    70SBUR25I00000008_FIRE RFI_20241220_Final.pdf
    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors skilled in Agile and DevSecOps practices to support its Digital Innovation and Development (DID(it)) branch. This RFI aims to gather market insights rather than solicit proposals. The DID(it) branch focuses on creating custom web applications and driving innovation through testing and adopting modern software development methodologies. The project scope includes enhancing IT system capabilities, maintaining system roadmaps, and implementing Agile processes such as Scrum and Kanban. Contractors are expected to provide high-quality technical support and adapt to various technologies listed in the document, ensuring robust communication and collaboration with USCIS teams. Interested parties are invited to submit feedback on preferred contract vehicles, acquisition strategies, and their familiarity with the specified technologies. The deadline for responses is January 8, 2025. The RFI emphasizes that this is for planning purposes only, not constituting a formal bidding process. This initiative reflects USCIS's commitment to modernizing IT practices and improving service delivery through agile methodologies and innovative solutions.
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