Partnership Intermediary Agreements Concerning Improving Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Technology for the Homeland Security Enterprise
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through its Science and Technology Directorate, is seeking to expand its network of Partnership Intermediaries under 15 U.S.C. 3715 to enhance technology transfer and commercialization efforts that benefit the Homeland Security Enterprise. This Request for Information, issued under solicitation number 70RSAT26RFI000013, invites eligible entities to express interest in becoming Partnership Intermediaries capable of facilitating collaboration between DHS S&T and academia, industry, and federal laboratories. The goal is to strengthen the pipeline for inbound and outbound technology development, ensuring innovative solutions are effectively transitioned into operational use across the homeland security mission space. Interested parties must demonstrate their capacity to meet specific technical needs outlined in the RFI, provide details on the qualifications of key personnel, highlight existing national or regional partnerships with universities and industry, and disclose any similar services previously delivered to U.S. federal agencies. Responses are due by August 30, 2026, and eligibility is open to all qualified organizations, including those currently engaged with DHS. The point of contact for inquiries is Jennifer K. Koons, with additional support available from Frances Gray. The initiative is nationwide in scope and aimed at broadening the DHS S&T network to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that enhance national security capabilities.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) issues this Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).
The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has an interest in entering into one or more Partnership Intermediary Agreement(s) (PIA) pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 3715, with a Partnership Intermediary (Pl), as defined in 15 U.S.C. 3715 (c), to expand its existing PI network by providing services to support the technology transfer and commercialization of technology solutions for use by DHS and the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). All eligible PIs may respond, even if they have an active Agreement or Contract with DHS S&T.
DHS S&T will work with PIs to increase the likelihood of success in the conduct of collaborative or joint activities and to stimulate and promote technology development, and outbound and inbound transfer of technology between DHS S&T and academia, industry, and Federal laboratories.
The objective of this RFI is to identify PIs nationwide. DHS S&T is requesting those entities that are eligible to enter into a PIA as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 3715 (c) to express their interest by submitting a statement outlining their capabilities as they align to one or more of the following objectives:
1. How could you meet the technical needs and requirements identified in Section IV of the attached Request for Information (RFI)?
2. Describe the qualifications and experience of the key personnel who could perform the tasks outlined in the notice.
3. Identify existing national or regional partnerships with industry and university academia.
4. Have you provided a recent and similar type and scope of services as the current requirements for any U.S. Federal government agencies? If so, please provide supporting details.