VSPTS (Visa Security Program Tracking System) Interim Contract

The contract seeks to deliver Operations and Maintenance Support Services for the Visa Security Program Tracking System (VSPTS), a critical IT system used by Homeland Security Investigations under the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The scope involves sustaining the VSPTS software through ongoing technical support requiring deep expertise in Java Enterprise Edition, PostgreSQL, JBoss/WildFly, Artemis Active MQ, Ansible, Terraform, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The support team must not only maintain system functionality but also ensure alignment with the operational workflows of external agencies including the Department of State’s Consular Affairs and the Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center, making familiarity with their business processes essential for effective integration and service delivery. The contract is classified as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541519 and is positioned as a forecast with performance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Point of contact for inquiries includes Pamela Rodgers and Joseph Thibault for technical and programmatic matters, with Samuel Thompson designated as the Small Business Specialist to assist eligible vendors. There is no specified solicitation number or posted date, indicating this is a preliminary indicator of future procurement intent rather than a live solicitation. The contract emphasizes continuous, mission-critical support for a system vital to the Visa Security Program’s ability to monitor and manage international visa-related threats, requiring a technically agile and organizationally aware contractor capable of adapting to evolving technological and procedural demands.