Geospatial Information Software Services (GISS)
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), specifically the Office of Procurement Operations (INFO TECH ACQ CENTER), has issued a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for Geospatial Information Software Services (GISS). This justification supports a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for proprietary geospatial software, support, and products. The estimated total value of this follow-on agreement is $54.5 million, including a base year of $10.9 million and four optional years.
Scope of Work
The agreement provides DHS with essential enterprise software and support services, including:
- Enterprise License Agreement for ESRI geospatial capabilities.
- Maintenance for new and existing category A and B software licenses.
- Technical services for architectural design and system implementation.
- Access to internet services for geospatial content.
- Technical support and helpdesk services.
- Instructor-led and online training for critical DHS systems built on the ESRI platform.
- Access to additional GIS software licenses, including temporary licenses for surge requirements during Incidents of National Significance.
These services support DHS's broad mission, encompassing natural hazard mapping, infrastructure risk assessment, law enforcement operations, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and security planning, for over 5,000 ESRI software installations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (GSA FSS GS-35F-253CA).
- Duration: Base year plus four option years.
- Value: Estimated $54.5 million total ($10.9 million base).
- Published: June 4, 2026.
Justification for Sole Source
This is a sole-source justification based on ESRI's unique capabilities and market leadership in geospatial software. Market research indicates no other vendor can meet DHS's core geospatial analysis and server-side processing requirements. ESRI is the sole provider of specific proprietary products and necessary software maintenance, technical support, and updates. DHS has relied on ESRI software for over 20 years, and transitioning to a different technology stack would incur significant technical and cost risks.
Additional Notes
The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 8 and GSAR, with specific class deviations noted. The government will continue to monitor the marketplace for future competition opportunities.
Contact Information
- Primary: Maria Tran (maria.tran@hq.dhs.gov, 202-780-1471)
- Secondary: Tisha Blue-Warren (tisha.blue-warren@hq.dhs.gov, 202-571-4327)