Testbed Consortium Program Management & Coordination

The contract requires management of a multi-stakeholder border security testbed consortium, encompassing the full lifecycle of its formation, governance, and daily operations. This includes developing and nurturing partnerships among federal, state, private, and academic entities to ensure collaborative engagement, aligning shared goals around border security innovation, and establishing governance structures that facilitate decision-making and accountability. The contractor will be responsible for strategic planning, coordinating joint activities, and maintaining performance metrics to track progress and outcomes, with regular reporting to ensure transparency and continuous improvement across all consortium partners. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, and is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Acquisition Division. The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, at 9:00 PM. While specific location details for performance or oversight are not provided, the scope implies nationwide coordination and potential engagement across multiple border regions. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in consortium management, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver structured, results-driven outcomes within a complex federal security context.