VETS 2 Primes eye Spring RFP for DHS TSA Independent Test and Evaluation (IV&V) recompete

The latest word out of DHS is that a spring RFP is expected for the recompete of this 5-year Transportation Security Administration task order to provide integration testing, Developmental Testing and Evaluation (DT&E), user acceptance testing, performance testing, and the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E – IV&V) activities for the Secure Flight systems and software. 

The Secure Flight (SF) program directly supports a key aspect of the Department of Homeland Security’s Mission to “prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards of the Nation while encouraging and demanding adherence to the letter and spirit of laws promoting privacy.” 

A focus for this task, which includes planning, design, development, testing, and operations, is on supporting certification that the system is operationally effective and suitable, meets operational and performance requirements.  

The incumbent on this task order, which was last competed and awarded in 2019 on the VETS 2 GWAC, is 2024 Elev8 GovCon honoree Innovative Management Concepts, Inc. (IMC). Contract Details and Spend to Date can be found here (70T02019F6AOIA129).   

The next iteration of this task is expected to be competed on VETS 2 as a small business set-aside action in mid to late May. Of note is that, according to the latest VETS 2 Prime contractor list, IMC is listed as other than small. One of the most successful VETS 2 Primes to date by any measure, IMC, who has won several dozen task orders on this GWAC, will remain one of the most coveted potential partners for any firm trying to understand the winning recipe.  

Key Points of Contact 

• Julie Labra, Program Manager, DHS –  julie.labra@tsa.dhs.gov – (240) 568-5698 
• David Little, Procurement Officer – david.little@tsa.dhs.gov – 571-227-2909 
• Leslie Robertson, Contracts – leslie.robertson@tsa.dhs.gov – 571-227-2975 

Pro Tip  – 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 TSA.   

• RELI Group **
• Leidos
• Accenture Federal Services
• ManTech
• Innovative Management Concepts (IMC) **
• Akira Technologies
• Maximus **
• Alpha Omega **
• Definitive Logic
• Deloitte **
• IBM
• MetaPhase Consulting **
• Steampunk **
• SAIC
• Systems Integration, Inc. (SII)
• Quasars
• ITC Federal **
• Intellect Solutions
• DOMA Technologies
• Arch Systems
• DullesSystems

 ** 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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