R -- Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program (PCII) and the Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD)

The Department of Homeland Security, through the National Protection Programs Directorate, issued solicitation HSHQDC-08-R-00014 to secure program management, training, and communication and outreach support for the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program and the Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD). The primary objective is to provide onsite and offsite expertise to help develop and implement information collection systems and program operations in accordance with the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002. The scope of work focuses on three critical areas: procedures and practices, training and accreditation, and communication and outreach. The contract structure includes a base year and multiple option years, utilizing a combination of labor-hour and firm-fixed-price CLINs to cover personnel, travel, and other direct costs. The procurement process involved several amendments to refine the pricing detail sheets, update response deadlines, and provide clarifications on security clearances and evaluation factors. To ensure quality and compliance, the government utilized a standardized past performance evaluation system and adhered to comprehensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses regarding security, allowable costs, and payments.