Scientific and Technical Support Services
ID: 70RSAT26RFI000002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSSCI TECH ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2d49cc59ecce464993dfb70e8788ed11/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking information regarding capabilities for Scientific and Technical Support Services through a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T). The objective of this RFI is to gather insights on the ability of small businesses and the broader industry to provide professional scientific, technical, and programmatic assistance for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts across a wide range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, and engineering. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the DHS S&T's programmatic portfolio and ensuring effective support in various scientific and technical areas. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by noon Eastern Time on January 21, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Jennifer K. Koons at jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov or Robert Marosz at robert.marosz@hq.dhs.gov. Please note that this RFI is for information purposes only, and no formal solicitation currently exists.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer K. Koons
    jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov
    Robert Marosz
    robert.marosz@hq.dhs.gov
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    70RSAT26RFI000002 - Q and C Form.xlsx
    The document "tmpdpguc5u8 Questions and Answers" provides instructions for offerors on how to submit questions and comments related to a government solicitation. Offerors are directed to input their questions and/or comments in Column C and provide a relevant citation in Column B of the document. The completed file must then be submitted via email in MS Excel format. The main purpose of this document is to clarify the procedural requirements for submitting inquiries during the solicitation process, ensuring a standardized format for all communications.
    70RSAT26RFI000002 ST Support RFI.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) 70RSAT26RFI000002 for Scientific and Technical (ST) Support Services. This RFI seeks to gather information and conduct market research regarding the capabilities of small businesses and the industry at large to provide professional scientific, technical, and programmatic assistance for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. The required support spans various scientific and technical disciplines, including behavioral economics, cybersecurity, data science, AI, machine learning, and engineering. The RFI also aims to understand industry capabilities for a potential task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle. Interested parties are requested to submit responses addressing their experience in project management, providing a full spectrum of ST support, staffing capabilities, and plans to address any capability gaps. Submissions must adhere to specific formatting and content guidelines, with a deadline of noon Eastern Time, January 21, 2026. This is solely for information and market research; no solicitation exists yet, and the government will not pay for response expenses.
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