The latest word out of DHS is that, in spite of the incumbent being a large consultancy, the recompete of this significant 5-year contract to provide the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cybersecurity with carrier service agreements, requisite OAM&P, and engineering support for priority services, is set to go out as an 8(a) set-aside on STARS III.
Engineering is required for sustainment and improvement of specified services to ensure the service capabilities do not degrade, as Public Switched Network (PSN) technology upgrades occur, and that the services continue to be effective under all levels of network stress
The incumbent on this contract is GDIT, who was last awarded this contract in 2019. Contract award details and spend to date are available here. (70RCSA19C00000001) The RFP is expected to be released this June.
More will be shared as it is made available.
Pro Tip 1 – Have capabilities and/or relationships that might prove valuable? Comment below to let others know you are interested.
Key Points of Contact
- Patricia Smart, Contracts, CISA – patricia.smart@cisa.dhs.gov – 202-679-5265
- Matthew Wetzel Contract Specialist – matthew.wetzel@hq.dhs.gov – 202-601-9774
- Toya Reynolds, Contracts, CISA – toya.reynolds@hq.dhs.gov
Pro Tip 2 – Feel like you are missing out on some of the key action at DHS? It can be hard to keep up. Make sure you are in the know by checking out the DHS Competitive Intelligence Segment page, chock full of insights and intelligence related to the agency.
Included below is a list of the large and small companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory in the second half of FY 2023 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of DHS CISA.
- Partner Forces **
- Cybermedia Technologies (CTEC)
- Chevo Consulting **
- Leidos
- Global Solutions Group (GSG)
- MetaPhase Consulting **
- AVER
- Akira Technologies
- Innovative Management Concepts (IMC) **
- ABSG Consulting **
- Accenture
- ANALYGENCE
- Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky)
- Noblis **
- Easy Dynamics**
- Miracle Systems
- IVA’AL/NAIS Technologies
** An Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making the company a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.
We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest.
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