For those small businesses who have been watching this closely, the US Coast Guard just announced that the RFP for this 4-year contract to provide a range of support services for the 58+ recruiting offices, is expected to go out this Spring, but it will not be on HCaTs as planned.
The RFP is now expected to go out on GSA Schedule NAICS 541611 in early March as a small business set-aside action. More will be shared as it is made available.
Key Points of Contact (Current or Past)
- Keyara Thompson – Keyara.L.Thompson@uscg.mil – (202) 372-8043
- Sherylan Spears, Contracts, US Coast Guard, – sherylan.spears@uscg.mil – (571) 608-5496
- Manuel Miranda-Santiago – Manuel.E.Miranda-Santiago@uscg.mil – (787) 616-9771
Pro Tip 1 – Have capabilities and/or relationships that might prove valuable. Comment below to let others know you are interested.
Pro Tip 2 – Feel like you are missing out on some of the key action at the US Coast Guard? It can be hard to keep up. Make sure you are in the know by checking out the US Coast Guard Competitive Intelligence Segment page, chock full of insights and intelligence related to the agency.
Coast Guard focused firms drawing the most attention:
Below is a list of the companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory of late and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of the US Coast Guard.
- SydanTech/ Ace-Sydan
- OneZero Solutions **
- Flatter **
- Synergy **
- ITC Federal **
- Soft Tech
- GoHPT/Active Defense JV
- Alpha Omega **
- Oasys International **
- Insight Technology
- Karthik Consulting
- D&G Support Services
- Chevo Consulting **
- Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC)
- AveningTech **
- Anika Systems
- 22nd Century **
- JPI
- Lukos
- Highlight **
- Technology Management Solutions (TMS)
- Akira Technologies
- CVP **
- RESPEC
- Aptive **
- FedWriters **
Several of the companies on this list are Elev8 GovCon Honorees, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making them 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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