Updated 04/03/2023
For those not watching closely, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed late last week that this upcoming RFP to support the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Enterprise Infrastructure and Operation Directorate (EIOD), Network Architecture and Engineering Division (NAED), will not be released on the MAS schedule.
The recompete of this high-profile 5-year contract that was last awarded to Sev1Tech in 2018 is expected to be released in early May on the GSA Alliant 2 GWAC. A focus for this efforts will be to perform network architecture tasks, engineering tasks, and network implementation services in the following areas for NAED: Integrate Emerging Technologies, Develop Enterprise Network Strategy and Standards, Engineer and Implement Network Solutions, Network Performance Engineering, Network Security, Escalation Support, Program / Project Management, Transition Planning, On-Demand Services, Task Management, AirWatch Support, and Video Teleconferencing VTC System Support. The competition for this contract drew 4 bidders the last time it was competed and we are aware of several large and small firms who were weighing a big response.
Included below are some of the details from an article OS AI posted last year about this. We have updated a few key areas, to include points of contact, spend to date, forecast and a link to the RFI posted late last year.
Posted July 28, 2022
A research request was sent to OS AI on Monday of this week from a rapidly emerging mid-tier looking for a list of some of the top partner [and/or competitor] options related to a potential FY 2023 recompete of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ENAESS program support contract.
Please note that as this was requested research, only a high-level view is provided here. The research requester received the complete report.
Details Provided by Requestor
Scope: A focus for this effort by the incumbent was to leverage ITSM tools, automation, and analytics to provide 24x7x365 support for CBP’s network and security infrastructure, to include mission-essential data communications and applications. Support services covered under this contract can range from providing network and security engineering, network performance monitoring, and communications infrastructure modernization for field sites and multiple Program Directorates, to network troubleshooting, evaluation and testing, and performance analytics. This covers network, cloud and security infrastructure support for 72,000+ users at 1,600+ field sites across 3 Enterprise Data Centers, including, DevSecOps services, ATO support, change management support, enterprise performance management and 24x7x365 Tier III escalation support.
Competitive Details (if known):
- Funding Agency: DHS / U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Incumbent: Sev1Tech
- Contract Vehicle: This was last competed on GSA IT Schedule 70.
- NAICS Series: 541513
- Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – date tbd
Relevant Data: [Updated]
- Contract Details and Spend to Date for Contract ID 70B04C18F00001189
- DHS CBP RFI: Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering Support Services CBPRFI2023_060_397 – November 8, 2023
- DHS Forecast: Enterprise Network Architecture Engineering Services Support –
F2023060397 - A copy of the Award Press Release from 2018 can be found here.
- Congressional Budget Justification for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) FY 2024
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- 20 CBP focused 8(a) Small Businesses drawing attention in 2023
- Two Dozen Expiring 8(a) STARS II and III tasks drawing attention at DHS
- DHS/National Security, GSA and DOD focused Growth leaders eye recent acquisition as an opportunity
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Key Points of Contact:
- Tara LeBlanc, EVP, DHS Mission Solutions – Sev1Tech
- Dawn Ford, Contracting Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Tiffany Smoot, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Customs and Border Protection
- Sonny Bhagowalia, Chief Information Officer (CIO), U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Jean Valdellon, Director Network Architecture & Engineering Division Enterprise Networks & Services Directorate
Looking to identify a consulting firm that understands the mission of your office or department and has specific and direct experience with CBP? Click Here
You can filter the list by several key indicators, to include socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.
Most Viewed Partners at CBP [Updated]
Included below is a list of the IT consulting firms we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory since the beginning of 2023 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of CBP.
- Leidos
- Dev Technology Group **
- IBM/Octo
- Tarkik
- Unissant **
- Sierra7 **
- 24X7SYSTEMS
- NeevSys
- ICF **
- Deloitte
- Anika Systems **
- Peraton
- GDIT **
- MetaPhase Consulting **
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- Dignari
- SAIC
- CVP
- Cybermedia Technologies (CTEC)
- ITC Federal **
- Accenture
- Steampunk
- Ardent
- IT Concepts **
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Barbaricum
- Guidehouse
- TechOp Solutions
- RIVA Solutions **
** 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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