Program Management and Technical Support Services for the Development of Capabilities Related Documents and Capabilities Related Studies

The contract seeks Program Management and Technical Support Services focused on developing capabilities-related documents and studies for the U.S. Coast Guard. It is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541611, indicating it targets businesses owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities. The solicitation, identified by number HSCG23-17-R-MDW001, is being managed by the Department of Homeland Security's Headquarters Contract Operations office based in Washington, DC. Initial release timelines were revised multiple times, with the final anticipated release occurring in the late fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017. In advance of the solicitation release, a draft version was provided for market research and industry engagement to gather feedback primarily on evaluation criteria, instructions, and proposal factors. Points of contact include a Contract Specialist, Alexe Smith, and Contracting Officer, Jackson McClam, both based in Washington, DC. The purpose of this acquisition is to support the Coast Guard’s efforts in capability development through expert program management and technical advisory roles. The draft phase allows interested firms to submit comments to refine the solicitation and ensure alignment with industry standards before final clauses are established and the RFP is officially released. This proactive engagement highlights the agency's commitment to collaborative contract formulation with the SDVOSB community.