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RFI - ICE Visa Security Program Tracking System (VSPTS)
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division for the Visa Security Program Tracking System (VSPTS), aimed at gathering market intelligence to shape future acquisition strategy. The RFI is strictly for planning and research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or any commitment to award a contract. Respondents are not to incur any costs in response, and all submissions become government property without reimbursement or return. The Government is evaluating potential approaches including set-asides, contract vehicles, and the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached as Attachment A, which outlines Operations and Maintenance support for VSPTS, including software support, configuration and database management, system security, enhancements, and Certification & Accreditation documentation. Performance is primarily remote but requires frequent on-site meetings in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with contractor personnel needing to obtain an Enter on Duty clearance, a PIV card, complete ICE security training, and gain network access prior to work commencement. The contract is structured to include a base period of twelve months with four optional twelve-month extensions, with the incumbent contract running through September 25, 2026. Deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, specifically WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, as validated by the DHS Trusted Tester Methodology, and all documentation must be government-editable and submitted electronically. Acceptance criteria require deliverables to meet standards for accuracy, clarity, format, and timeliness, with rejections requiring correction within 20 business days. Key personnel, particularly the Project Manager/Scrum Master, require Government approval for replacement, along with demonstration of comparable qualifications. Organizational conflicts of interest must be promptly disclosed and mitigated per FAR Subpart 9.5 and HSAR 3052.209-72. Respondents must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, self-certify size status, and disclose any socioeconomic certifications such as WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), or HUBZone. Responses must be submitted exclusively through a Microsoft Form by May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time; no extensions or alternative submission methods are permitted, and questions must be embedded within the form rather than submitted separately. No contract value is disclosed, and no evaluation factors or formal award criteria have been published, as this is purely an information-gathering exercise.
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Washington, DC, 20024, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a request for Information (RFI) for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Visa Security Program Tracking System (VSPTS).
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This is not a solicitation announcement. This RFI is solely for market research and planning and information purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a subsequent solicitation (Broad Agency Announcement, Request for Proposal, etc.). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. ICE is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned.
If you submit proprietary information, you must clearly mark “PROPRIETARY” on every sheet containing such information and segregate the proprietary information to the maximum extent practical from other portions of your response (e.g., use an attachment or exhibit). Respondents are responsible for adequately marking proprietary information in their response. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly.
RFI Purpose: This RFI/Sources Sought is seeking information to aid in refining the acquisition strategy, determining if a set aside will be used, contract vehicle selection, and seeking comments and information on the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment A.
Please see attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Response Due Date: May 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM, Eastern Time. A PDF copy of the MS Forms questionnaire has been provided to give respondents an opportunity to view all questions. DO NOT SUBMIT A COMPLETED PDF. Only responses in MS Forms will be accepted.
QUESTIONS: A question and answer period is not part of this RFI. All questions regarding this requirement should be included directly in your form response. However, any questions related to the RFI form functionality or extensions may be sent directly via email to the Contracting Officer, Pamela.A.Rodgers@ice.dhs.gov and the Contract Specialist, Joseph.D.Thibault@ice.dhs.gov.
ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION: Incumbent VSPTS Contract Information:
Contract Number: 70CTD021FR0000040
POP: currently through 09/25/2026
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