B -- D-SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS

The contract is a sole source award intended for K. STEPHENSON, LLC, a small business located in New York, NY, to perform a social network analysis focused on improving communication within and between various Commands and their strategic partners. The analysis will specifically target selected Sectors to map and enhance their communication dynamics using proprietary software developed by K. STEPHENSON, LLC. This software is essential and cannot be replicated using standard office software, making K. STEPHENSON, LLC uniquely qualified to fulfill the agency’s requirements. The justification for the sole source contract is based on FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), confirming that only one responsible source exists for the required services. The contract relates to NAICS code 541611 and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Headquarters Contract Operations office in Washington, DC. The contract specialist handling this opportunity is Wilbert Floyd R. Mann, who can be contacted via email or phone for further information. It is important to note that this notice serves only as a Notice of Intent and is not a Request for Proposal, meaning no solicitation documents are available for public distribution. The project seeks to leverage specialized analytical tools and expertise to enhance strategic communication within the department’s operational framework.