Fresh Squeezed Daily: DHS OCIO Homeland Security Information Network Support Opp on 8(a) STARS III

A research request was recently provided to OS AI from an 8(a) STARS III Prime seeking details related to an upcoming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) solicitation seeking a contractor with a working knowledge of ServiceNow IT Service Management Professional and IT Business Management Professional to establish comprehensive IT system support services, to include multi-tiered support services (Service Desk Tier I/II and Operations) utilizing Help Desk International (HD) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices for services associated with HSIN hardware/software, operating system, infrastructure, databases, or SharePoint farm administration.  

We at OrangeSlices AI do believe in the need for more and better-informed competition, so provided below are 1) opportunity details; 2) some key points of contact; 3) related pursuit/capture data; and 4) the odds of the incumbent winning the contract back.    

Competitive Details related to the predecessor contract: 

• Funding Agency: Department of Homeland Security Headquarters (HQ) 
• Incumbent: Rackner Vision, an iVision Consulting and Rackner Joint Venture 
• Contract Vehicle: This was last competed using the 8(a) STARS III GWAC in early 2023. 
• Contract Details and Spend to Date for Prior Contract – Award ID 70RTAC23FR0000029 

OS AI Note: The most recent update out of DHS states that the next iteration of this contract will be three years in duration. The solicitation is expected to be competitively released in October of 2023. The incumbent contract, which was valued at $4M over a 9-month period, is set to expire in December of 2023.  

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

• Charisse Williamson, COR, DHS HQ – charisse.williamson@hq.dhs.gov 
• Danielle Lachter, Contracts, DHS –  Danielle.Lachter@hq.dhs.gov 
• Stacey Macmillan, DHS – Stacey.macmillan@hq.dhs.gov 
• Andrea Walker, DHS – Andrea.Walker@hq.dhs.gov 
• Pallav Thakkar, President at iVision Consulting 
• Hee Ahn, Vice President with iVision Consulting 

What are the odds of the incumbent company winning this contract as Prime again?   

The OS AI Bot calculates the odds the incumbent wins this contract back is 75%  

Related Data:   

• A dozen 2024 DHS USCIS RFP/RFQs expected to draw a crowd 
• GSA Polaris Protest has FAR-reaching Implications 
• Several DHS and Nat Sec leaders announced as 2023 Engage FedGov Honorees 
• A dozen former DHS IT and business leaders who have taken the helm at small consulting firms 
• DHS USCIS to drive aggressive Financial Business Processes Modernization and Automation 
• $30M+ DHS CISA NRMC Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Support recompete to go out as SB set-aside 
• Update: $23M DHS National Risk Management Center (NRMC) Support competition 
• Fresh Squeezed Daily: $100M+ DHS Cyber Security Risk Management Support RFP 
• Six new GovCon Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation and Digital Services firms Ripe and Ready to Roll across Fed Health, DOD, and Nat Sec sectors 
• An eye on 2024: A Dozen U.S. Customs and Border Protection RFP/RFQs being targeted 
• $50M+ DHS FEMA Cyber Support Services RFP set to go out 8(a) STARS III 
• Small Businesses set to vie for DHS HQ Office of the CIO Communications Support contract 
• Fresh Squeezed Daily: $20M+ DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Procurement Management Support Opp 
• Partners targeting these 20+ US Coast Guard focused Small Businesses in the 2nd half of FY 2023 
• Emerging 8(a), SDVO & WOSB Digital Transformation firms top list of SB Alliances formed amongst VA, CMS/HHS, USDA, DOD, and DHS players 
• Spring Forward: 15+ CBP focused Women-owned Small Businesses drawing attention in 2023 
• Forecast Record Number: F2023061863 –  HSIN External Facing Tier I/II and Operations Support 

Looking for an 8(a) STARS III Prime to partner with at DHS? Click Here    

You can filter the list by several key indicators, to include socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.     

DHS Focused Primes with access to 8(a) STARS III drawing the most attention:    

Included below is a list of the several leading IT and Consulting firms with Prime access to 8(a) STARS III that 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 DHS.   

• RELI Group ** 
• MetaPhase Consulting ** 
• Alpha Omega ** 
• INADEV **  
• SD Solutions  
• Tarkik  
• VerticalApps ** 
• Niyam IT  
• Excelicon  
• Anika Systems ** 
• SHR Consulting Group  
• RIVA Solutions ** 
• Trillion Technology Solutions  
• Softrams ** 
• Antean Technology  
• Navitas  
• OneZero Solutions 
• XOR Security  
• IT Concepts ** 
• TechSur  
• eSimplicity ** 
• iTech AG ** 
• FedWriters ** 
• ITCON Services  
• Arch Systems  
• 24X7SYSTEMS 

** 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 or large business with capabilities and socio-economic status that might support any of these efforts, comment below and let others know you are interested.     

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.   

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