ICE Soliciting Small Businesses for Rapid DNA Testing Contract
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued a solicitation to help implement a Rapid DNA testing program to aid in the identification of fraudulent familial relationship claims made by individuals entering or attempting to enter the U.S. The solicitation says that since early 2018 the Department of Homeland Security noticed an increase in fraudulent family relationship claims. ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations branch, in partnership with Enforcement and Removal Operations, conducted two evaluations, Operation Double Helix and subsequently, Operation Double Helix 2.0, that used Rapid DNA technology to identify fraudulently claimed familial relationships. HIS has identified 11 locations on the southwest border where the influx if illegal aliens is prevalent and plans to deploy Rapid DNA technology to these areas. The planned award is a small business set-aside. Notice ID: 70CMSD20R00000001. Respond by March 16. Contact: Tracy Riley, [email protected]
, 214-905-5319.
DHS S&T Seeks Partners to Assist with Tech Transfer and Commercialization
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a Request for Information related to entering into one or more partnership agreements to provide services to support the technology transfer and commercialization of technology solutions for use by DHS and the Homeland Security Enterprise. S&T says to refer to its website for ideas about what type of technology solutions may be of interest to it, DHS components and the larger Homeland Security Enterprise. Notice ID: DHS-ST-PIA_RFI_20200221. Respond by Sept. 30, 2022. Contact: Joseph Pianese, [email protected], 631-323-3281.
CWMD Office to Host Industry Day to Discuss Thallium Bromide Research
The Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office will host an Industry Day on March 23 in Washington, D.C. to discuss the current state of Thallium Bromide (TlBR) technology research and the office’s vision for future TlBR detection equipment. The CWMD office has led research and development to develop TlBR gamma detection capability as a viable technology for the past 13 years. It says recent findings demonstrate the viability of incorporating the technology as a method to achieve CWMD’s goal of significantly improving the technical performance of current radiological and nuclear detectors while significantly lowering costs. Notice ID: 70RWMD20RFI00000002. Respond by March 9. Contact: [email protected].
DHS S&T Issues RFI for Unattended Sensors to Monitor Riverine, Littoral Vessel Traffic
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has issued a Request for Information for Unattended Sensor Technologies for Monitoring Riverine and Littoral Zone Vessel Traffic. S&T is seeking white papers from suppliers describing the capabilities, maturity, safety, performance and success metrics of sensors meeting key success criteria included in the RFI. The RFI is in support of the Border Patrol and highlights that the Border Patrol shares responsibility for the security of the littoral zones which include the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the Gulf of Mexico and Puerto Rico. It also notes that many regions of the U.S. international borders include bodies of water such as streams, rivers and lakes. The RFI says Border Patrol agents are often tasked with performing their border security mission with limited to no surveillance capabilities and limited situational awareness in and around such areas. Notice ID: 70RSAT20RFI000004. Respond by March 25. Contact: [email protected].
TSA Provides Information on Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test Process
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a Request for Information to provide information on its Air Cargo Screening Qualification Test process for manufacturers interested in listing their air cargo screening devices on the agency’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List. The RFI includes visual inspection devices as a technology qualification group, expanding the types of technologies that were previously listed in the X-Ray qualification group. It also adds “Fast Parcels” as a commodity type, describes high-level requirements applicable to all screening technology list qualification groups, and provides expanded clarification of explosive detection system qualification process steps. Notice ID: 70T04020I9LRCA109. Respond by April 1.
DHS S&T Soliciting for Maritime Object Tracking Technology
The Department of Science and Technology, under the Silicon Valley Innovation Program, has issued an Other Transaction Solicitation call entitled Maritime Object Tracking Technology (MOTT). DHS is interested in tracking solutions that are interoperable with current Coast Guard maritime and aviation assets that use Very High Frequency radio frequencies to track and locate the current generation of data marker buoys. The ability to more clearly mark objects in water with a system that can be more widely used by all Coast Guard personnel will bolster the effectiveness of waterway security, drug interdiction, search and rescue missions and provide aid in navigation techniques, marine safety and migrant interdiction. Notice ID: 70RSAT20R00000022. Contact: [email protected].
Coast Guard Seeks Intelligence Data and Cloud Support Services
The Coast Guard Intelligence Information Systems Processing Center is conducting market research for its development of an acquisition strategy for the award of a contract for Intelligence Data Services and Cloud Support Services. The anticipated award date is Sept. 30. Notice ID: 70Z02320I2SPC001. Respond by March 17. Contact: Wendy Paulo, [email protected], 202-475-3759.
Coast Guard Has Requirements for AIS Coverage in Alaska
The Coast Guard has issued a Request for Information to obtain Automatic Identification System (AIS) coverage for designated regions and ports of Alaska. The AIS data will be validated, stored and used by the Coast Guard and shared with National Automatic Identification System customers. Notice ID: 70Z04420RFI00000303. Contact: Katherine Marie Kearney, [email protected], 757-295-2280.