R -- Science, Engineering and Technical Assistance

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations announced that it will not be soliciting proposals for the Science, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) support services contract at this time. This decision follows an Industry Day held on August 30, 2007, and reflects a shift in priorities within the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). Although the contract was initially referenced under solicitation number HSHQPA-RFI-07-SETA and categorized under NAICS code 541990, no current solicitation or set-aside type is active. The contract administration falls under the Contract Administration Services Division of the DHS, headquartered in Washington, DC. Interested parties or stakeholders were directed to a point of contact, Rhonda M. Trent, a contract specialist available via email and phone. The contract information was made publicly accessible on the government’s procurement portal, but with the change in priorities, the DHS has paused moving forward with this request for proposals. This update underscores the agency’s adaptability to evolving mission requirements, especially in the context of national security and nuclear detection efforts.