Fresh Squeezed Daily: $20M+ DHS Domain Awareness Security Operations Support RFP

A research request was recently provided to OS AI from an 8(a) small business and OASIS SB Prime looking for details related to an upcoming RFP for a 5-year Department of Homeland Security Domain Awareness Security Operations support contract seeking expertise in Program/Project Management; Surveillance Systems SME Support; Program Analysis Support; Financial and Budget Analysis Support; Network Engineering; Software/Web Development; and Test and Evaluation Engineering. 

We at OrangeSlices AI do believe in the need for more and better-informed competition, so provided below are 1) opportunity details provided by the requestor; 2) some key points of contact; 3) related pursuit/capture data; and 4) when possible, projected odds of this contract going back to the incumbent.  

Competitive Details (if known) related to the predecessor contract: 

• Funding Agency: DHS / CBP / Air and Marine Operations 
• Incumbent: Resource Management Concepts (RMC) 
• Contract Vehicle: This was last competed using OASIS SB 
• OS AI Note: RMC does not identify as a small business in SAM, but they do still qualify as a small business on the OASIS SB IDIQ. DHS has stated that they plan to compete this using OASIS SB.  
• Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – date tbd  
• Contract Details and Spend to Date for Award ID 70B02C18F00000963 

Scope: This requirement seeks to increase Air and Marine Operations Domain Awareness capabilities by achieving improved coverage in detection range, detection in cluttered environments, probability of detection, and increased coverage volume while ensuring “Mission Readiness”. The services required include the following areas and disciplines: Program/Project Management; Surveillance Systems SME Support; Program Analysis Support; Financial and Budget Analysis Support; Technical Writing; Network Engineering; Software/Web Development; Project Management; Test and Evaluation Engineering. 

** Please note that OS AI will not speculate here as to the accuracy of any scope details provided and/or any current plans related to the timing, details, and likelihood of any recompete.  

Related Resources:       

• Air and Marine Operations Domain Awareness Security Operations Professional Support Services DHS Forecast Record Number F202306106 
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• Dozens of newly formed WOSB JVs will impact the 2023 Federal competitive landscape from CMS and VA to DHS, IRS, and DOD    
• Most Viewed National Security Focused Opportunities during 2022 

Sample of Key Potential Points of Contact (current or past): 

• Grealin Kimbrough, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Management and Program Analyst – Grealin.Kimbrough@cbp.dhs.gov 
• Clarisa Vazquez Deputy Director DHS CBP Air and Marine Operations – clarisa.vazquez@cbp.dhs.gov 
• Stan Medykowski, Operations/Program Manager, RMC 
• M Denise Orndorff, Senior Program Analyst, RMC 
• Kevin Cooley, Chief Executive Officer, RMC 

What are the odds of the incumbent company winning this contract as a Prime again?  

The OS AI Bot calculates the odds the incumbent wins this contract back is 60%. 

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You can filter the list by several key indicators, to include socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.  

If you are a small business with capabilities and socio-economic status that might support this effort, comment below and we will add you to the list. 

Firms drawing the most attention: 

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 over the past week and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of CBP. 

• Sev1Tech 
• 24X7SYSTEMS   
• CACI  
• Unissant    ** 
• Tarkik Solutions   
• GDIT ** 
• Leidos 
• TMC-Telesolv  
• Peraton 
• MetaPhase Consulting ** 
• Ardent  
• Steampunk   
• IBM / Octo 
• TechOp Solutions   
• Dev Technology Group ** 
• Guidehouse  
• NTT DATA  
• AMDEX ** 
• Anika Systems  
• NextGen Federal Systems 
• AMERICAN SYSTEMS 
• Maclovia 
• Roccomar 
• Modern Technology Solutions 
• Sierra7 ** 
• SAIC  
• Resource Management Concepts (RMC) 
• Automation Technologies  
• Booz Allen Hamilton   
• IT Tech Direct  
• CVP 
• Federal Advisory Partners  
• RIVA Solutions ** 
• Dignari  
• NeevSys  
• Cybermedia Technologies  
• Deloitte 
• Sentrillion 
• IT Concepts ** 
• Teracore 

** An Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates its own 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. 

Please note that the research requestor for this item received a Premium OS AI Opp Segment report including 1) known details about how/if/when/where this contract will be competed; 2) a list of the top companies that are in position to win today (as well as those who have been making key investments and moves of late to position for a win); and 3) a detailed list of the top potential opportunity influencers any potential bidder will want to get to know.  

About OrangeSlices AI  

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