Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) IV
We offer comprehensive proposal support for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) $1 billion Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) IV multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, designed to procure professional scientific, technical support, programmatic assistance, and administrative services to support research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the SETA IV contract, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Contract Overview
The fourth iteration of DHS’s SETA contract is anticipated to be substantially larger than its predecessor. SETA III has a ceiling of $575 million, and its original ordering period ended in November 2023. DHS has issued two 6-month extensions to maintain services while it conducts market research. The Department initially planned to release the SETA IV RFP by May 2024 but has yet to update its acquisition plan.
SETA services range from providing administrative assistance to providing expert technical assistance on national efforts that will contribute to maintaining and expanding the capabilities of homeland security. S&T requirements include program management support, portfolio support, research analysis, support to industry and international partnerships, federally funded research and development centers, systems engineering and standards, technology scouting and transition, support to national laboratories, test and evaluation, administrative support, Safety Act implementation support, support to university programs and technology centers, operations and research analysis, and support to systems engineering and standards.
S&T provides support across the Department to include DHS Headquarters, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), First Responders, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Coast Guard (USCG), Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Secret Service (USSS).
Contract Details
- Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
- Status: Ongoing
- Solicitation Dates:
- RFI: September 6, 2023
- Draft RFP: TBD
- Final RFP: TBD
- Period of Performance: 5 years
- Award Date: FY 2025 (estimated)
- Competition Type: Unrestricted/full and open
- NAICS: 541611, $24.5M size standard
- Subcontracting Goals: TBD
- Number of Awards: Multiple awards (estimated 3-5)
- Contract Value: $1B+
- Proposal Due Date: TBD
Functional Areas
The scope of this requirement is to provide DHS S&T with professional scientific, technical, and programmatic assistance and relevant administrative assistance services to support efforts in RDT&E.
- Managers and Leadership
- IDIQ Level Manager and Leadership
- Task Order Managers and Leadership
- Portfolio, Program, and Project Assistance Support
- Technology Foraging and Scouting
- Research and Development
- Test and Evaluation
- Systems & Operational Analysis and Engineering
- Information Management
- Operational Testing and Integration
- Technology Transfer, Transition, and Commercialization
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Project Management
- Program Office Support
- Executive and Other Administrative Assistance
- Graphics and Communications
- Travel Support
- Web Portal and Application Development
- Budget and Strategy Support
- S&T Knowledge Management
- Emergency Response Planning
- Other Subject Matter Experts
Proposal Requirements
Submitting a successful proposal for the SETA IV will require meticulous attention to detail and thorough preparation. The proposal requirements will likely be highly similar to SETA III and include:
- Volume I: Technical
- Cover Letter
- Factor 1.0 Management Approach: 35 pages
- Factor 2.0 Capabilities Approach: 32 pages
- Factor 3.0 Teaming Approach: 27 pages
- Factor 4.0 Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs): submitted directly to S&T
- Volume II: Price
- Cover Letter
- Factor 5.0 Price Template, Narrative, and Position descriptions
Evaluation Criteria
Awards will be made based on a best-value trade-off analysis considering the five evaluation factors and their relative order of importance: Factor 1 Management Approach is equal in importance to Factor 2 Capabilities Approach. Factors 1 and 2, individually, are more important than Factor 3 Teaming Approach. Factor 3 is more important than Factor 4 Past Performance. Factors 1, 2, 3, and 4 when combined are more important than Factor 5 Price. Factor 5 is the least important factor but the importance of Factor 5 will increase as the non-price factor ratings become equal. Elements under each factor are all equally important within the factor.
Summit Strategy Services
Understanding and Analysis:
We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights.
Scoring Systems:
Our experts explain the scoring system and offer strategic tips to maximize your score.
Proposal Planning:
We assist with compliance matrix creation, proposal initialization, proposal outlining, template development, and detailed planning to ensure a well-structured and compliant proposal.
Full Proposal Development:
Our dedicated proposal managers, along with supplementary resources such as writers, graphic designers, and desktop publishers, work to develop a top-notch high-scoring proposal. We will also actively monitor for RFP amendments and Q+A releases, and adjust your strategy as needed.
Reviewing and Auditing:
We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.
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