$50M+ DHS FEMA Cyber Support Services RFP set to go out 8(a) STARS III

Updated April 27, 2023 

The latest update on this four-year contract to provide the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with technical cybersecurity support for information technology (IT) systems and applications for approximately 150 FEMA systems is certain to draw interest from many STARS III GWAC Prime contract holders, as well as both large and small FEMA and Cybersecurity focused companies that would love to get a piece of this. 

This upcoming RFP is identified by FEMA as being a recompete of a 2-year $10M contract that was last competed as an 8(a) small business set-aside action on GSA FSS and awarded to Delviom in 2021. That contract was initially focused on providing FEMA with IV&V Cyber Assessment Support.  

OS AI cannot speak to why the next generation of this contract is now showing as having an estimated dollar range of greater than $50M, but with a broad set of cybersecurity services required under the new iteration, including Systems Vulnerability Assessments; Security Control Assessments; Risk Management; Cyber Policy, Planning, and Training Support; and Program Management Support, companies will be reviewing any solicitation and related scope closely  

The RFP is currently slated to be released on STARS III as early as mid-next week and yes, Delviom is a STARS III Prime, leaving this incumbent as a clear front-runner. More detail are included below from a research piece OS AI posted last Fall in relation to this planned recompete – portions of the data have been updated.  

Added August 31, 2022

A research request was recently provided to OS AI from a mid-tier managed Cybersecurity services and solutions firm looking for details related to a potential FY 2023 recompete of this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contract.  

The complete response from OS AI is not included here, but we at OrangeSlices AI do believe in the need for more and better-informed competition, so provided below are some of the competitive details. 

Opportunity Details Provided by Requestor:  

Scope: This cyber assessment and risk management support services contract out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to provide security assessments of information technology systems, security control assessments for security authorizations, and support for the information system life cycle. 

Competitive Details (if known): 

  • Funding Agency: DHS / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)   
  • Incumbent:         Delviom 
  • Contract Vehicle:        This was last competed as an 8(a) small businesses set-aside action on GSA FSS. The next iteration of this contract is expected to be competed on 8(a) STARS III. [Updated]
  • Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – RFP now expected out on May 4, 2023 [Updated]
  • Contract Details and Spend to Date for Award ID 70FA3021F00000276 

** 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:  [Updated]

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

Looking for a list of the top large or small business (WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a) or SDVOSB) partners supporting FEMA today? Click Here You can filter the list by several key indicators, including socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle (to include GSA MAS), etc.  

FEMA Focused Consulting Firms drawing the most attention: [Updated 04/26/23]

To support any companies looking for partners, included below is a list of the large and small business IT partners we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory since the beginning of February 2023 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of FEMA.  

** 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.  

If you are a small business with capabilities and socio-economic status that might support this effort, comment below to let others know.   

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 bidder will want to get to know. Whether it is current government leaders driving change, industry leaders, or recent former Federal officials who can support capture, serve as key personnel, or ensure delivery upon award, this is a group of leaders any bidder will want to get to know.  

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