SETA AI/ML Support Services Extension
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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) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Task Order modification to Noblis, Inc. for SETA AI/ML Support Services Extension. This extension will provide critical systems engineering and technical assistance for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning efforts. Responses from interested parties are due by May 27, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 ("Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements")
- NAICS: 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Size Standard: $24.5 million)
- PSC: R408 Support-Professional: Program Management/Support
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Scope of Work
This task order provides technical and management support services for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) efforts under the Screening at Speed program and partner initiatives. Key services include:
- Subject matter expertise
- Project and algorithm evaluation
- Maturation support
- Certification/qualification support
This work directly supports DHS S&T's mission to develop effective techniques for protecting citizens and infrastructure against explosives, particularly through advanced screening technologies. The Screening at Speed program focuses on research and development for new technology, techniques, and processes to improve aviation checkpoint screening, reduce divestiture requirements, and adapt dynamically to risk-based screening. This includes acquiring datasets, leveraging prize competitions for algorithm development, and exploring synthetic data generation and virtual testbeds.
Contract & Timeline
- Period of Performance: 9-month extension, from June 3, 2026, through March 2, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Government and contractor facilities in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern (for capabilities statements)
- Published: May 12, 2026
Market Research & Intent
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is published for informational purposes only; it is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to award the extension to Noblis, Inc. However, any firm believing they can fulfill the requirement may identify their interest and capabilities. Market research is currently underway for a competitive recompete of these support services for the Screening at Speed program, expected in Calendar Year 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
Action Items
Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement should address all questions and/or comments in writing to the Contracting Officer, Jennifer.Koons@hq.dhs.gov, by May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern. Phone inquiries will not be considered.