DHS Issues RFP for Design of Test Standards Services for Airport Checkpoints
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, development and fabrication of advanced test standards that simulate the stream-of-commerce accompanying passengers through airport screening checkpoints. The test standards will be used to measure false and/or nuisance alarm rates coincident with target detection rates in the laboratory as part of a certification or qualification type test program. The planned contract award, which is for 42 months, is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Sol. No. HSHQDC-13-R-00083. Respond by Feb. 14. Contact: Phyllis Reaves, contract specialist, [email protected]
, 609-813-2894.
FBI Seeks Operational Support for Terrorist Screening Center
The FBI has issued a Request for Proposal for a potential five-year contract to provide labor hour operational support to the Terrorist Screening Center, a multi-agency center that operates 24/7. The TSA seeks about 116 full-time employees, most of which will provide analysis, database management, center operation services, and program management, with a small requirement for operational training and facility support. The contract is a small business set aside. Sol. No. DJF-14-1200-0000040. Respond by Feb. 18. Contact: Karen King, contracting officer, [email protected], 571-350-4099.
NIST Issues Funding Opportunity for NSTIC Pilots
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has announced a new Federal Funding Opportunity for pilot projects in 2014 under the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC). The new opportunity kicks off the third round of pilots under the public-private partnership designed to help spur innovation to make online transactions more secure, private and convenient. The FY ’14 awards are not expected to exceed $6 million. NIST will host an Applicants’ Conference on Jan. 31 to discuss the new opportunity. Applications are due by May 13 with awards expected in September. Registration for the meeting and webinar is at: http://www.nist.gov/itl/nstic-public-meeting.cfm.
DHS S&T Issues RFI for Bio-Detection
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct technology foraging for applications for detection of biological materials. The DHS Office of Health Affairs has reached out to S&T for help with technology foraging related to the use of canines for bio-threat detection. S&T seeks to collate into one document as many sources of information on the following topics: past and current research and development efforts or commercial-off-the-shelf products in the area of “electronic noses” to detect threat; past and current efforts focused on using canines as potential detection solutions; canine training services; and canine maintenance requirements. Sol. No. RFI14-001. Respond by Jan. 31. Contact: Aaryn Jefferson, contract specialist, [email protected], 202-254-2304.
DHS Plans Small Business Vendor Outreach Session for February
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will host a Vendor Outreach Session in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 20. The sessions are a series of pre-arranged 15-minute appointments with Small Business Specialists from various components of the DHS procurement offices. The sessions provide the small business community with an opportunity to discuss their capabilities and learn of potential procurement opportunities. Representatives of some prime contractors that have contracts with DHS will also be in attendance. Signups for the sessions begin on Feb. 13: http://www.dhs.gov/vendor-outreach-session-schedule-scheduling-instructions. Contact: Sharon Davis, small business advocate, [email protected], 202-447-0104.
DFBA Seeks Biometrics Research, Technology and Info Management Support
The Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources that may have the expertise, capabilities and experience to provide services and products required to synchronize and integrate existing and new forensics and biometrics technologies throughout the Defense Department. DFBA also seeks sources that can provide identity dominance, protection and management through integrated joint forensics and biometric programs in order to provide timely, accurate and comprehensive identity superiority to all federal agencies. Support will include standardization of forensics and biometric data formats, technical interfaces, and other related areas to permit interoperability, develop the DoD Forensics and Biometrics vision and strategy, and provide a means for unified acquisition and procurement of common forensics and biometric systems and equipment. Sol. No. W15QKN-14-R-0079. Respond by Feb. 4. Contact: Maureen Coughlin, [email protected], 609-562-5015.
ICE Seeks Info on Emergency Response and Mass Migration Support
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is investigating sources that could provide support sources in the areas of program management, operations, coordination, planning, and policy support regarding all-hazard emergency/crisis management, preparedness, continuity of operations, and enterprise resilience before, during and after natural and manmade and or technological incidents or events. The agency is also seeking support to assist in coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a whole community approach to comprehensive emergency preparedness for the alignment of leadership guidance, organizational requirements and equities. Sol. No. HSCEDM-14-R-54321. Respond by: Feb. 14. Contact: Paul Previch, contract specialist, [email protected], 313-446-3478.