ENTITY ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING TO ASSESS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND INFLUENCE OF OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL, INVESTOR CANDIDATES AND OTHER ENTITIES
ID: ND072220241751Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/69f260bec49a4e7e96eb3297d326cc7e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, intends to award a sole source contract for Entity Assessments and Training aimed at evaluating foreign ownership, control, and influence of investor candidates and other entities. The contractor will conduct Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) risk assessments, provide ongoing monitoring of identified entities, and deliver training focused on mitigating risks associated with intellectual property theft and economic espionage, particularly from the People's Republic of China. This procurement is critical for enhancing counterintelligence efforts and ensuring informed decision-making within the Office of Strategic Capital. Interested parties must respond to the notice by September 16, 2024, with capabilities submitted via email to Eric U. Darby at eric.darby@whs.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric U Darby
    (571) 214-1848
    eric.darby@whs.mil
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