A Spring sources sought, a change in NAICS codes and the potential that this soon-to-be released RFP, seeking a contractor to provide expert knowledge and experience to conceptualize, plan, and conduct program evaluations, as well as other types of data analytics, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data collection activities linked to CISA’s learning agenda and evaluation plan, may be set-aside for small business, has firms monitoring this item closely.
The predecessor and current Program Analysis, Evaluation, and Learning Agenda Services contract was last awarded to Deloitte in 2020 as a three-year task on OASIS. That competition, which was competed full and open unrestricted using the 541219 – Accounting Services NAICS code, drew 3 bids. Contract details and spend to date can be found here. A focus for the contract is to support CISA in building a strong evaluation capability, enhanced analytical capacity, and expanded evidence base to support data–informed programming, policies, decisions, and resource allocations to advance the achievement of the organization’s mission and goals. A copy of a draft SOW PCCA-23-00040 posted this past Spring can be found here.
The latest word out of DHS is that the solicitation for this now 4-year contract is expected to be released early next month on GSA OASIS. The NAICS code has been a moving target as they have gone back and forth between 541990 and 541720 – Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. There is no word yet as to whether this will be a set-aside action, but, given the size of this contract and the rule of two requirement, we do know that firms are actively working to influence how this is released.
More details about this competition will be shared here as they are made available.
Key Points of Contact (Current and Past):
- Jason Hawkins, Division Director / Contracting Officer, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Morgan Skaggs, Contract Specialist, CISA – morgan.skaggs@cisa.dhs.gov
- Tiana Chandler, Contracts, CISA
- Angelica Pentiboyina, Contract Specialist, Department of Homeland Security
- Amy Ulisse, DHS Small Business Specialist – Amy.ulisse@cisa.dhs.gov
- Kyle P., Analysis and Evaluation Team Lead, CISA
- Tarek Abboushi, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), C
Related Data
- Sources Sought: DHS CISA Program Analysis, Evaluation, and Learning Agenda Services, PCCA-23-00040
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: DHS CISA OBP/ISD Program Management and Engagement Support Services
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: DHS CISA seeks national critical infrastructure technical and analytic expertise
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: $20M+ DHS CISA Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) support contract
- Update: Competition pushed to late 2024 for DHS CISA Cybersecurity Operations and Engineering Support Contract
- $30M+ CISA NRMC Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Support recompete to go out as SB set-aside
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: $100M+ DHS Cyber Security Risk Management Support RFP
- CISA Cybersecurity Division Mission and Vision
- DHS CISA Leadership Page
- CISA funding to top $3 billion under Biden’s FY 2024 budget
- New Small Business Alliances formed for some leading GovCon companies in FY 2022
- OS AI Resource: Grading the Federal Agency Opportunity Forecasts for fiscal year (FY) 2023
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: Upcoming $100M DHS Operational Support Services RFP
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: $100M+ DHS Cyber Security Risk Management Support RFP
- Fresh Squeezed Daily: $20M+ DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Procurement Management Support Opp
- Update: DHS opts to stay the course on $23M National Risk Management Center (NRMC) Support competition
CISA focused 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 since the beginning of FY 2023 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of DHS CISA.
- Partner Forces
- AVER
- Sev1Tech
- Chevo Consulting **
- VMD
- Ardent/Mission1st Group
- MetaPhase Consulting **
- Cybermedia Technologies (CTEC)
- CACI
- Deloitte
- Savvee Consulting
- GDIT **
- Nexight Group
- Concept Plus
- SiloSmashers
- Ironclad Technology Services
- Innovative Management Concepts (IMC)
- IVA’AL/NAIS Technologies
- Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO)
- JAMS
- Capgemini / Rudram-Capgemini JV
- Iron Vine Security / ECS
- CGI Federal **
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Leidos
- WWC Global
- CVP
- Foxhole Technology
- Guidehouse
- S&K Engineering & Research
- Knowesis
** 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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