DHS S&T OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (OCIO) JOINT IT SUPPORT SERVICES INDUSTRY DAY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), in conjunction with the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), had planned a Joint IT Support Services Industry Day. This event, intended to cover three related Requests for Information (RFIs) for IT support services, has been postponed indefinitely due to a DHS lapse in appropriations as of February 13, 2026. Despite the postponement, registration remains open until February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, and questions related to the RFIs were due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Purpose
The Industry Day was designed to provide information and facilitate discussion regarding three specific IT support services requirements previously released as RFIs on SAM.gov on January 23, 2026:
- Service Delivery Support (Notice ID: 70RSAT26RFI000006)
- Information Assurance Compliance Support (Notice ID: 70RSAT26RFI000009)
- Systems Engineering/Operations and Maintenance Support (Notice ID: 70RSAT26RFI000010) The event aimed to cover all three requirements and was intended to be recorded.
Event Details (Postponed)
- Original Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Original Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, ET
- Location: Virtual Attendance
- Status: Postponed until further notice due to DHS lapse in appropriations.
- Note: The event was not open to the press. Any responses provided during the Industry Day may be superseded in resulting solicitations.
Registration & Questions
- Registration: Companies are limited to three representatives, and each participant must complete the registration form (accessible via links in the original notice). A link for the virtual event will be sent to registered participants once a new date is set. Registration closes February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- Questions: Industry partners were invited to submit written questions in response to the RFIs to the Points of Contact identified in each RFI. Questions were due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: DF01 - Support Services for IT Management
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Registration Deadline: February 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET
- Question Submission Deadline: February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an update regarding the postponement of the Joint Industry Day. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future announcements regarding rescheduling. Primary Contact: Danette Williams (danette.williams@hq.dhs.gov) Secondary Contact: Donna Wright (donna.wright@hq.dhs.gov)