DNDO to Host Industry Engagement Day for Algorithm Improvement Program

The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has issued a Request for Information related to creation of an Algorithm Development Kit (ADK) under its Algorithm Improvement Program, which provide the capability to improve radionuclide identification algorithm performance. The ADK will allow algorithm developers to use Gamma Detector Response Function and Analysis Software-Detector Response Function and generate spectral data sets from a collection of radionuclides, including special nuclear material, in various unshielded and shielded configurations with the ability to vary count time and source strength. DNDO will hose an AIP Industry Engagement Day in Washington, D.C. on April 7 to brief on the ADK and about opportunities for Cooperative Research and Development Agreements. Sol. No. HSHQDC-16-RFO-AIP. Respond by April 1. Contact: Tracy Miller, contracting officer, [email protected].

CBP Seeks GPS Device Monitoring

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a solicitation seeking a small business to provide GPS tracking device monitoring service for CovertTrack trackers. The requirement contains sensitive but unclassified law enforcement sensitive information. Sol. No. HSBP1016Q0046. Contact: Kirk Hunt, contracting officer, [email protected], 520-407-2811.

CBP Seeks O&M Support for UAS Fleet

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information for market research to support an acquisition strategy for operations and maintenance (O&M) services to support the agency’s MQ-9 Predator and Guardian Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The MQ-9s are supplied by General Atomics. The agency currently operates seven Predator B variants and two Guardians, along with associated ground stations and support equipment. The program is currently in sustainment mode. Any eventual contract support can’t significantly reduce system availability, CBP says. Sol. No. 2016RFIUASOPS. Respond by April 8. Contact: Brenda Mealer, contracting officer, [email protected], 202-325-4156.

Coast Guard Issues RFI for C4IT Engineering Development, Integration and Support

The Coast Guard has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for engineering development, integration and support services related to C4 and information technology at the service’s C4IT Service Center. Services include design, development, integration, testing and prototyping of new C4IT systems as well add modifications and technology refreshment or upgrades to existing C4IT systems. Sol. No. HSCG44-16-R-RFI0012. Respond by April 8. Contact: Katherine Kearney, contract specialist, [email protected], 757-295-2280.

FEMA Issues RFI for Asset Tracking Technology

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for new asset tracking technology. The agency is interested in new capabilities and technologies for asset tracking for single and multimodal transportation and for shipping commodities on trailers, pallets, and in containers. Sol. No. HSFE30-16-I-0001. Respond by March 29. Contact: Michelle Calhoun, 202-646-2999.

FLETC to Host Industry Day

The Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) on April 13 will host an Industry Day for “Doing Business with FLETC” in Brunswick, Ga. FLETCI is the nation’s largest provider of law enforcement training and provides basic and advanced training to more than 95 federal partner organizations and thousands of state, local, tribal and international law enforcement officers and agents. The Industry Day will provide and over view of FLETC’s procurement mission and general framework on doing business with the agency.  This industry day is intended to provide an overview of the Procurement mission and general framework on doing business with FLETC. Contact: LeeAnn Conway, [email protected], 912-267-2615.