INVITE: (NEW DATE) Reverse Industry Day for DFC IT Operations Contract
Overview
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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 Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is hosting a Reverse Industry Day on February 25, 2026, to engage industry partners regarding an upcoming IT Operations Labor Contract. This in-person event in Washington, DC, aims to gather insights and capabilities for a contract with a target total evaluated price of less than $45M. A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review.
Purpose of Event
DFC invites industry partners for a collaborative discussion to share capabilities, recommendations, and best practices for its future IT Operations Labor Contract. The event will include a general session followed by optional breakout sessions for deeper engagement. This is an opportunity for vendors to understand DFC's requirements and provide input.
Target Contract Scope (from Draft PWS)
The upcoming IT Operations contract will cover comprehensive IT services for DFC's Office of Information Technology (OIT), ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant enterprise IT. The scope includes seven key task areas:
- Program Management: Comprehensive planning, risk management, and reporting.
- Service Desk and Deskside Operations: Centralized end-user support, incident management, and VIP support (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET).
- Infrastructure and Cloud Operations: Management of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Network Operations: Services for Cisco, Palo Alto, Zscaler, and Aruba infrastructure, adhering to Zero Trust principles.
- Service Management (ITSM): ITIL-aligned services utilizing ServiceNow for incident, request, problem, change, and configuration management.
- IT Asset Management: End-to-end lifecycle management for hardware, software, and cloud assets, integrated with ServiceNow.
- Engineering Services: Support for IT environment planning, design, modernization, and continuous improvement.
Contractor personnel will be required to be on-site at DFC Headquarters in Washington, DC, or a satellite office in New York City.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST (General Session) | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST (Breakout Sessions). Additional breakout sessions are available on February 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST.
- Location: DFC Headquarters, 1100 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20527
- Format: In-person only. Attendees must arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
- Capacity: Limited to the first 100 individuals for the general session. Breakout sessions are limited to the first 25 vendors who request a spot.
- Registration: Each individual attendee must complete their own reservation via the provided booking link.
Key Information for Industry
The Government seeks a solution with a total evaluated price less than $45M. This figure is provided as a courtesy and should not be interpreted as a ceiling or floor. The DRAFT PWS outlines specific requirements, including the use of ServiceNow as the authoritative system for ITSM and adherence to Zero Trust architecture.
Response/Booking Deadline
Reservations for the Reverse Industry Day must be made by February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.