Partnership Intermediary Agreements Concerning Improving Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Technology for the Homeland Security Enterprise

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, is seeking to expand its network of Partnership Intermediaries through a Request for Information to enhance technology transfer and commercialization efforts for the Homeland Security Enterprise. This initiative, identified under solicitation number 70RSAT26RFI000013 and categorized under NAICS code 541618, aims to establish one or more Partnership Intermediary Agreements authorized under 15 U.S.C. 3715 with eligible entities capable of bridging DHS S&T with academia, industry, and federal laboratories. The RFI invites qualified organizations to submit a response detailing how their capabilities align with specific objectives, including supporting collaborative activities with federal labs, assisting small businesses and non-traditional partners, analyzing business models to improve technology pathways, providing physical and virtual collaboration spaces, organizing training and outreach programs, conducting technology scouting and horizon scanning, accelerating prototyping and demonstration of innovations, and hosting events to promote commercialization. The agency is particularly interested in entities with proven national or regional partnerships, relevant federal experience, and qualified personnel capable of delivering these services across multiple domains. Responses must be submitted via email to Jennifer K. Koons and Frances Gray at DHS Office of Procurement Operations no later than close of business on August 30, 2026, and are limited to six pages excluding a cover page that must include the RFI notice number, legal business name, physical address, entity type, point(s) of contact, and designation as prime or subcontractor. The submission must be formatted in a native application format such as PDF or Word document, ensuring legibility at 100% magnification on screen. This is strictly a market research tool, not a solicitation for proposals or quotations, and no contract is being awarded directly in response to this RFI. The information gathered will inform future procurement decisions, identify potential partners, and assess market capabilities for establishing long-term Partnership Intermediary Agreements. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, delivery schedules, or cost information are applicable at this stage, as the RFI serves solely to identify capable entities and gauge industry interest across the United States.