Heather Kirk February 15, 2023 0 Comments

A research request was recently provided to OS AI from a larger 8(a) certified small business IT services provider and 8(a) STARS III Prime looking for details related to a potential FY 2023 recompete of this Department of Homeland Security Operations and Maintenance support contract which is set to be competed as a small business set-aside action in the near future.  

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 (as known) related to the predecessor contract: 

  • Funding Agency: Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
  • Incumbent: Savantage  Solutions 
  • Contract Vehicle: This was last awarded using GSA FSS as “only one source” in 2020  
  • Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – date tbd  
  • OS AI Note: The latest DHS forecast identifies a planned release date of October 1, 2023 with the expectation that this will be competed as a small business set-aside on GSA MAS.  
  • Contract Details and Spend to Date for Award ID 70CTD021FR0000019 

Scope: The focus of the predecessor contract was to provide “mission-critical Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support Services for the financial system of record for six (6) DHS components including; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Science and Technology (S&T), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Health Affairs (OHA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and OHS Management (MGMT).” 

The forecast states that for the next iteration of this contract, the “contractor shall provide technical services to support the continuous and efficient operations of FFMS and O&M support services for ICE and its serviced components. The contractor shall collaborate with ICE/OCIO and OCFO to implement all agreed upon governance and other applicable processes to define the appropriate service level and other service requirements. The contractor shall provide development, testing, and implementation of new code into the FFMS codebase to resolve identified defects or to enhance the FFMS functionality. Tier III is the software technical team that shall provide support coverage for FFMS in investigating reported technical system-related issues.” 

** 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:  

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

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 55%. 

 

Looking for an 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone or SDVOSB to partner with at ICE? Click Here and filter the list by several key indicators, to include socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract Vehicle access, 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 month and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of ICE. 

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  

Developed by a team of government and industry contracting subject matter experts, the OrangeSlices AI data driven platform is a publicly available searchable listing of the top information technology and consulting services contractors doing business with the Federal government today. Driven by a robust and comprehensive set of authoritative and trusted data sources, the OS.ai tool is intended to help government and industry leaders find the right partner to help deliver on the important missions of the Federal government. Learn more about how you can engage with OS AI here.   

 


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