A research request was recently provided to OS AI from a CIO-SP3 SB Prime and woman-owned small business consultancy that specializes in digital transformation, looking for details related to the competition for this new 5-year Department of Homeland Security US Secret Service support contract.
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; and 3) related pursuit/capture data
Competitive Details:
- Funding Agency: DHS / US Secret Service
- Incumbent: None – this is a new requirement
- Contract Vehicle: This is expected to be competed with NITAAC
- Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – Q2
OS AI Note: The latest forecast expects states that this will be released by March 31, 2023. The current forecast states this will be competed as a small business set-aside action using the CIO-SP3 contract. NITAAC recently announced “an extension of the CIO-SP3 Small Business Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) through 4/29/23 on current modifications.” Monitor updates related to this GWAC here.
Scope: The focused of the S2 Support Services contract is to “provide a variety of IT operational support services to USSS OCIO Software Solutions. In addition to the specific support areas identified below, the contractor will support future technologies that are adopted by the government to improve enterprise-wide business and mission applications. The USSS is seeking contractor support to provide services in the areas of software applications development and maintenance support, SharePoint development and maintenance, database development, maintenance and management, application end user support, information delivery solutions and support, desktop, mobile device support for S2 development activities, security certification support, configuration management and documentation support. The contractor may also be required to provide program and/or operational system support as needed.”
** 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 Data:
- DHS USSS S2 Support Services, Forecast Record Number: F2023060656
- Most Viewed National Security Focused Opportunities during 2022
- 20 of the top RFP/RFQ Targets for (the rest of) DHS in 2023
- OS AI Resource: Grading the Federal Agency Opportunity Forecasts for fiscal year (FY) 2023
- New Small Business Alliances formed for some leading GovCon companies in FY 2022
- Dozens of newly formed WOSB JVs will impact the 2023 Federal competitive landscape from CMS and VA to DHS, IRS, and DOD
- Contract Vehicles Reign King: Several notable IDIQs that quietly changed hands in FY 2022
- 20 Federal National Security Focused Woman-Owned Small Businesses making big noise as we enter FY 2023
Sample of Key Potential Points of Contact (current or past):
- John Olver, US Secret Service – john.olver@usss.dhs.gov
- Arun Mishra, COR, US Secret Service – arun.mishra@usss.dhs.gov
- Kevin Nally, Chief Information Officer, US Secret Service
- Joseph DiPietro, Chief Technology Officer, US Secret Service
- Ryan Moore, Chief Information Security Officer, US Secret Service
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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 the US Secret Service.
- Ardent MC
- GDIT **
- AVER
- BDR Solutions / DGR JV
- Choisys Technology / CVTEK JV
- Peraton
- Federal Advisory Partners F|A|P
- Nelson Enterprise Technology Services (NETS)
- DV United
- ASRC Federal / Agile Decision Sciences
- Serco
- Information Technology Strategies (IT-Strat)
- People, Technology and Processes (PTP)
- ValidaTek
- CGI Federal **
- TeleSolv
- Firebird AST
- CyberData
- GuidePoint Security
- Booz Allen Hamilton
** 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.
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