SETA Support for S&T Office of Systems Engineering, Standards and Office of Test and Evaluation
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 has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services. This RFI is for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities, particularly from small businesses, for potential task orders under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies for supporting Federal Government Acquisitions and Research and Development (R&D) efforts.
Scope of Work
DHS S&T requires professional SETA services across a broad spectrum of technical disciplines, including Systems Engineering (SE), Human Systems Integration (HSI), social science, communications, cybersecurity, software development, data science, standards development, biometrics, identity access management, modeling and simulation (M&S), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), autonomous systems, explosives, engineering, physics, biology, virology, chemistry, and behavioral economics.
Key requirements include providing personnel with specific capabilities and security clearances by June 2, 2026, demonstrating experience in scientific/technical support across DHS mission domains, applying SE processes to DHS acquisition programs (including HSI, Standards, and Digital Architecture), and expertise in digital engineering (DE), model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and M&S (including verification, validation, and accreditation). Respondents should also outline plans to address any capability gaps.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Anticipated Vehicle: GSA OASIS+
- Expected Start Date: June 2, 2026
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government is specifically interested in understanding the capabilities of small businesses.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses are due by NOON Eastern Time on February 20, 2026. Submissions should not exceed 4 pages (excluding cover letter), using Times New Roman, Font Size 11, and must be submitted electronically. Only one submission will be reviewed per vendor. The government discourages submissions containing sensitive or proprietary information and will not review AI-generated responses. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; the government may hold one-on-one meetings with vendors providing comprehensive responses.