Federal Operations & Maintenance for Continuous User Support (FOMCUS)
ID: 70T03026_DraftSOO_FOMCUSType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a450da61b3f4a02b8b84ec657ea71de/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is seeking qualified firms to provide Federal Operations & Maintenance for Continuous User Support (FOMCUS) through a multi-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The objective of this procurement is to acquire robust and scalable IT support services for approximately 85,000 personnel, covering areas such as IT infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This BPA will enhance TSA's IT operations and service delivery, ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements for Information and Communications Technology (ICT), with a performance period of up to ten years. Interested parties should submit comments on the draft Statement of Objectives by November 11, 2025, to the primary contact, Michele Reeves, at Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov, or the secondary contact, Sarah Trudeau, at sarah.trudeau@tsa.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michele Reeves
    (609) 813-3371
    Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov
    Sarah Trudeau
    sarah.trudeau@tsa.dhs.gov
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    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for a multi-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Federal Operations & Maintenance for Continuous User Support (FOMCUS) program. This BPA aims to procure robust and scalable IT support services for TSA's enterprise, covering approximately 85,000 personnel across various locations. The scope includes IT infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and ML. The BPA encompasses four core functional areas: Operations and Engineering Support Services, Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Services, Site Support Services, and Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Support Services. Deliverables, Service Level Agreements, and Requirements will be defined at the Task Order level. The period of performance for this BPA is 10 years, with all services adhering to Section 508 accessibility requirements for Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
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