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Updated April 29, 2024

In what has been a moving target, the latest word out of DHS is that, despite the incumbent being large, the RFP for this five–year Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Cybersecurity Division (CSD) Operational Support Services contract will be released as a small business set-aside after all. Of note is that the projected solicitation release date has been pushed back to July. Hold on tight as this one may change yet again.

Updated December 18, 2023

Those firms who had been gearing up to bid on a multiple-award five–year Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Division (CSD) support services IDIQ next Spring should note that the latest word out of DHS is that this will now be a single-award action, not multiple. The Total Contract Value will be lower as a result. The RFP is slated to be released in May using the GSA OASIS vehicle. There is no word yet on whether this will be a small business set-aside or unrestricted.

Added September 1, 2023

Update: New details shared by DHS appear to be very good news for those firms interested in pursuing the next iteration of this five–year Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Division (CSD) support services contract. It does appear that this contract will indeed be competed after all AND this will actually be a multiple-award IDIQ. 

The CSD Program Support Services contract held by Deloitte is currently scheduled to expire in early 2024. For reference sake, the spend on this contract over 30 months exceeds $70M. Details and spend to date for contract 70RCSA21FR0000037 can be found here. 

DHS noted earlier this week that they would be making a non-competitive award (presumably to the incumbent) and we shared that news below, but late yesterday afternoon, DHS provided some additional details. It now appears that the solicitation for this recompete has been pushed back to late March of 2024 and, instead of this being awarded as a single award contract, CISA now plans to compete and award this requirement as a Multi-Award IDIQ. The number of awards has not been announced and any decision about set-aside opportunities is still to be determined.

With the current contract set to expire in early 2024, it appears that the agency will be forced to take some action to extend the existing contract (thus the planned non-competitive action) until the new IDIQ is in place and task orders can start flowing. More will be shared as it is made available.

Updated August 31, 2023

Update: Those firms interested in pursuing the next iteration of this Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Division (CSD) support services contract may have their work cut out for them. 

A solicitation had been expected to be released before the end of calendar year on GSA OASIS, but the latest word out of DHS is that they currently do not plan to compete this contract. It is unclear whether thatt means that this will be a sole source /logical follow-on?

Limited details have been provided at this time, but we fully expect companies, large and small, will be working overtime to better understand the situation and influence how and where this will be competed. More will be shared as it is made available. 

Updated August 8, 2023

Update: The latest word out of the Department of Homeland Security is that the competition for this Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency contract to provide a range of project management, essential strategy and policy support, and technical assistance services to support cybersecurity missions, has been pushed into the new fiscal year. This Cybersecurity Division (CSD) Operational Support Services contract is still slated to be competed on GSA OASIS, with the RFP now expected to drop in late October.

Note: Key Points of Contact, Related Items, and Most Viewed Companies have been updated below.

Posted January 27, 2023

A request was recently provided to OS AI from an equity backed mid-tier professional services company that is seeking additional details related to this upcoming Department of Homeland Security RFP seeking project management, strategy and policy development, and technical assistance services, which drew 12 bidders the last time around.  

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, the odds that the incumbent will win this again.  

Competitive Details (if known) related to the predecessor contract: 

  • Funding Agency: DHS / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 
  • Incumbent: Deloitte 
  • Contract Vehicle: This was last competed on GSA OASIS 
  • OS AI Note: According to the latest forecast, any recompete is expected to be competed on OASIS. This was actually initially marked as a SB set-aside action on the DHS Forecast, but it was quickly changed to “TBD”. Smalls should gear up in anticipation of some type of an RFI, as the agency looks to justify the final choice.  
  • Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: 2023-08-01 
  • Contract Details and Spend to Date for Award ID 70RCSA21FR0000037 
  • There were 12 bidders for this opportunity the last time this was competed.  

Scope: A focus of the Cybersecurity Division (CSD) Operational Support Services contact is to provide “Project management, essential strategy and policy development, and technical assistance services to support cybersecurity missions. The Contractor shall assist the Government with strategy formulation, policy development, performance and project management, and technical support that the Cybersecurity Division (CSD) requires to protect the Homeland by (1) identifying, analyzing, and responding to physical and cyber events; and (2) supporting the Government’s activities in establishing and coordinating outreach programs and stakeholder partnerships that enhance and support protection activities.” 

** 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. 

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

  • Hannah Moussa, Contracting Officer, CISA – Hannah.Moussa@cisa.dhs.gov 
  • Michael Ashworth, Contraxts, CISA – michael.ashworth@cisa.dhs.gov
  • Toya Reynolds, Contracts, CISA – toya.reynolds@hq.dhs.gov 
  • Kendra Martin, Cross-Functional Planning & Coordination Section Chief, Vulnerability Management Insights Branch, Cyber Security Division (CSD), CISA 
  • Ayan Islam, Former CISA Critical Infrastructure Portfolio Lead, Cybersecurity Division, Vulnerability Management, Insights Branch and new Office of the National Cyber Director Cyber Workforce Director 
  • Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, CISA 
  • Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 
  • Kathleen Hedberg, Senior Consultant at CISA CSD, Deloitte 
  • Ezra Njuki, Senior Consultant at CISA CSD, Deloitte 
  • Kate Abrey, Principal, Deloitte 

Recent/Related News  [Updated December 18, 2023]

Pro Tip 2 – Feel like you are missing out on some of the key action at DHS? It can be hard to keep up. Make sure you are in the know by checking out the DHS Competitive Intelligence Segment page, chock full of insights and intelligence related to the agency.   

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 in the second half of FY 2023 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of DHS CISA.   [Updated December 18, 2023]

** 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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