SVIP Topic Call - Object Recognition and Adaptive Algorithms in Passenger Property Screening
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.
Technical Call:
1. The Technical Topic Area (TTA) #1 language has been edited in Section 3.1 in order to clarify the focus of the TTA (Reference: Pages 2 - 3).
2. The hypothetical scenario language in Section 4.1 has been edited in order to clarify the types of solutions that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking for (Reference: Pages 3 - 4).
3. The quarterly application deadline dates and the final closing date have been extended in Section 6.1 as follows:
1st Deadline Date changed from July 13, 2018 to August 15, 2018;
2nd Deadline Date changed from October 12, 2018 to November 13, 2018;
3rd Deadline Date changed from January 15, 2019 to February 15, 2019;
4th Deadline Date changed from April 17, 2019 to May 17, 2019;
Closing Date/Final Quarterly Deadline Date changed from April 17, 2019 to May 17, 2019 (Reference: Page 6)
Application Template:
The application template has been modified to incorporate the following updates:
1. The quarterly application deadlines and the final closing date have been extended in the General Instructions section as follows:
1st Deadline Date changed from 7/13/2018 to 8/15/2018;
2nd Deadline Date changed from 10/12/2018 to 11/13/2018;
3rd Deadline Date changed from 01/15/2019 to 02/15/2019;
4th Deadline Date changed from 04/17/2019 to 05/17/2019;
Closing Date changed from April 17, 2019 to May 17, 2019. (Reference: Page 1)
In addition, a MS PowerPoint presentation containing the Industry Day slides for this OTS Call are also being provided.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As specified above, all quarterly application deadlines have been extended and this OTS call is now open through 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET on May 17, 2019.
B. Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of DHS OTS Call 13 (70RSAT18R00000024) remain in full force and effect.