Test and Evaluation SETA Services Extension

The Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) hereby issues this notice of intent to award a sole source procurement.  DHS OPO intends to solicit and award an extension of systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) support services as a sole source Task Order modification to ManTech SRS Technologies, Inc. 2251 Corporate Park Drive, Herndon, VA  20171-4839.  This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. The relevant NAICS code is 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, with a size standard of $24.5 million. The PSC code is R408, Support-Professional: Program Management/Support.

Summary of the requirement

Background

The Office of Test and Evaluation (OTE) is an organization within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) that performs critical functions in support of delivering enhanced capabilities to DHS Operators.  Test and evaluation (T&E) is a lifecycle activity; it begins with requirements definition, continues through design and development to help programs manage risks, and support deployment and operations through continuous monitoring.  T&E provides a mechanism by which programs can better understand the capabilities and limitations of the system when operated and supported by trained users in the intended operational environment.  As favorable T&E outcomes are a strong determinant of acquisition and Research and Development (R&D) program outcomes, the OTE objective is to do all that is possible to help programs identify and reduce the risks contributing to unfavorable outcomes.

OTE Functions:

• Serve as the DHS T&E Authority
• Provide independent review and analysis of test results
• Establish T&E policy
• Serve as the focal point for T&E workforce development

These functions include assisting the DHS Components’ T&E efforts in the areas of; 1) T&E planning, 2) T&E execution, and 3) Assessment. This challenge requires OTE to mentor and/or coach the T&E professionals and teams while overseeing major acquisition programs for DHS.  In addition, OTE provides technical assistance in the areas of a) T&E Policy and T&E Workforce Development; and b) general support to the Director.

Scope

The purpose of this Task Order is to obtain technical, program management, and administrative services for OTE in the S&T Directorate within DHS. The Contractor tasks are all in support of Government personnel. The support tasks shall include: technical/program management support for project planning, including program operations and execution support; systems analysis, engineering and operations research; providing technical and project management support; drafting requirements and guidance for use on the program, development and maintenance of project plans, and providing recommendations for requisite alternatives, adjustments, or deviations from approved plans; and administrative management in the areas of financial planning and budgeting, assets and records management, and organizational planning. Administrative support in information technology project management and support, information technology engineering support, information technology security management and support, internal controls and audit support, task and activity tracking and oversight, and performance management will enhance the organizational strengths of OTE.

Along with the T&E mission support, Functional Expert Consultants across any of the program areas shall provide for specific, highly technical, (subject matter experts) that are needed on a T&E Oversight program. 

Place of Performance: The primary place of performance will be at Government and contractor facilities in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Period of Performance: Extension from June 18, 2026 through November 30, 2026.

Market research is underway for a competitive recompete of these support services to support S&T currently, and as it expands and reorganizes. This competitive procurement is expected to take place during fiscal year 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

This is a notice of the intent to award a sole source contract. It is published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement.  Any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. All questions and/or comments regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing to the Contracting Officer Jennifer.Koons@hq.dhs.gov by June 17, 2026 by 10:00 AM Eastern.  Questions by phone will not be considered.