Fresh Squeezed Daily: National Park Service (NPS) National Information Technology Center Support RFP

A research request was recently provided to OS AI from an 8(a) women-owned small business consultancy and new 8(a) STARS III Prime that specializes in supporting a range of federal government financial, analytics, and information technology needs, looking for details related to the upcoming release of an RFP for this Department of the Interior NPS requirement.  

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; and 3) related pursuit/capture data. 

Competitive Details (if known): 

• Funding Agency: DOI / National Park Service (NPS) 
• Contract Vehicle: An RFI was released on STARS III and the RFP is expected to follow 
• Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – date tbd  

Request: Can you please share a list of some of the potential partner options and details related to an RFI that was recently released on STARS III. “The overall objective of this contract is to provide for a highly robust IT technical support organization in the NPS, Information Resources National Information Technology Center made up of a wide variety of technically skilled personnel that is not only skilled enough to address (or make recommendations to address) the most complex technical issues, concerns, and problems, but also agile enough to be able to adjust, adapt and retool quickly in an environment of rapid technological change. 

The scope of the work includes the maintenance and improvement to support availability, integrity and confidentiality of the NITC NPS information systems within the DOI NPS infrastructure architecture, through engineering, systems administration, and Tier 1,2 and 3 support services.” 

** 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:  

• National Park Service FY 23 Budget Request 
• President proposes $3.6 billion budget for the National Park Service in FY23 
• OS AI Resource: Grading the Federal Agency Opportunity Forecasts (to include DOI) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 
• New Small Business Alliances formed for some leading GovCon companies in FY 2022 
• Dozens of newly formed WOSB JVs will impact the 2023 Federal competitive landscape from CMS and VA to DHS, IRS, and DOD 

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

• Matt Montaño, Chief Information Officer, National Park Service 
• Shaun Cavanaugh, Chief Information Security Officer, National Park Service 
• Teresa Rivera, Chief of Administration, National Park Service 
• Kevin Schmitt, Deputy Associate Chief Information Officer, National Park Service 

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 week and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of NPS 

• NuAxis Innovations ** 
• Cherokee Nation 
• KBTS Technologies  
• Clango 
• Echelon / Broadleaf 
• ICF ** 
• Booz Allen Hamilton 
• Enquizit 
• Practical Solutions (PSI)  
• CACI 
• AQL Technologies 
• GuideOne 
• QuTech 
• COREONYX Government Solutions 
• Interloc Solutions 
• AECOM Technical Services 
• Managed Business Solutions (MBS) 
• Tripoint Solutions 
• Technik 
• Advance Digital Systems 

** An Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates its own 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 this effort, comment below and we will add you to the list. 

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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