Backend Data Advisory and Integration Support

The contract titled Backend Data Advisory and Integration Support is a small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 541690, issued by the Department of Homeland Security through HQ Contract Operations. It seeks advisory services focused on designing and implementing GIS data architecture, establishing metadata standards, and enabling seamless integration with mission-critical and environmental data systems. A primary requirement is full compliance with IL5 security controls and ensuring interoperability across federal systems to support data integrity, accessibility, and operational effectiveness. The performance location is designated as Washington DC with a zip code of 20593, indicating the work is centred within a federal government hub. Subcontractors must respond by July 9, 2026, by 6:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on July 1, 2026. As a total small business set-aside, only businesses certified under the SBA’s small business program are eligible to bid, aligning with federal procurement goals to promote small business participation in critical national infrastructure support work.