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MCCC Federal Procurement
Conference
3 May 2012
Chuck Alvord, DHS Account Manager
Opportunities at the DHS
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Agenda
• Northrop Grumman at DHS
• The DHS Enterprise, the Buying Entities
• The Importance of the IDIQ Vehicle
• Focus on two Big Areas– DHS HQ and the APFS
– US Customs and Border Protection and the OIT Procurement Tracker
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Four Operating Sectors at a Glance
Aircraft Subsystem/Component
Sustainment & Modernization
Aircraft System/Platform Sustainment & Modernization
Defense and Government Services
Ground Vehicle Reconstitution
Integrated Logistics and Modernization
Irregular Warfare/Quick Reaction Capability
Live, Virtual and Constructive Domains
Nuclear Security Services
Technical andOperational Training Support
Training Solutions
Technical Services
Air Defense Systems
C4ISR Networked Systems
EO/IR Targeting & Surveillance
Marine & Undersea Systems
Navigation & Positioning Systems
Propulsion & Power Generation
Radar Sensors & Systems
RF/IR Countermeasures
Space Sensors
Electronic Systems
Airborne Ground Surveillance / C2
C4ISR
Directed Energy Systems
Electronic Combat Operations
Environmental & Space Science Satellite Systems
Global / Theater Strike Systems
ISR Satellite Systems
Large Scale Systems Integration
MILSATCOM Systems
Missile Defense Satellite Systems
Naval BMC2
Strategic Space Systems
Unmanned Systems
Aerospace Systems
Command & Control Systems
Communications
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Systemsand Security
Federal, State/Local & Commercial
Health IT
Homeland Security
Intelligence
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Systems
IT/Network Outsourcing
Information Systems
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Information Systems Sector
• Positioned for Success– $8.4 billion in sales in 2010
– 7,000 contracts
– 21,689 employees
• In the Sweet Spot– C4I & decision support
– Mission support
– ISR
– Cybersecurity
– Enterprise applications
– IT & network infrastructure
– Mgmt & engineering services
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The DHS Enterprise, the Buying Entities
• DHS HQ and the Office of Procurement Operations– CXOs ( Procurement, Finance, HR, CIO, Security, and Administration)
– The Fab 5 ( National Protection and Programs Directorate, the Domestic Nuclear Deterrence Office, Science and Technology, and the Operations Directorate
• The Large Components– Transportation Security Administration
– US Customs and Border Protection
– US Coast Guard
– Immigration and Customs Enforcement
– US Citizenship and Immigration Service
– Federal Emergency Management Agency
– US Secret Service
– Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
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How to Do Business with the DHS
• Start studying their buying behavior and go to Open for Business Website
– See http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/
• Study up on APFS to see what’s coming– See http://apfs.dhs.gov
• Get in touch with the component’s Industry Liaison office or Small Business Program Office
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The Importance of the GWAC and IDIQ
• Both GSA and Department Level vehicles are important and in wide use by the DHS and Components
– Percent of IT dollars spent using GSA GWACs and DHS IDIQs is steadily increasing
• DHS has a preference for using its own Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Vehicles
• There are several of Importance– EAGLE, five functional categories
– EAGLE 2, three functional categories, pending award
– First Source
– First Source 2
– PACTS
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Advanced Planning Forecast System
• See http://apfs.dhs.gov
• The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) provides the DHS Forecast of Contract Opportunities in accordance with Public Law 100-656, Section 501. For additional information on the Forecast. The Forecast data is for planning purposes and is not a commitment by the Government to purchase the desired products and services.
• Search fields include– Component
– Subcomponent
– Acquisition Status
– Acquisition Vehicle
– Small Business Program
– Services
– NAICS Code
– Other related items
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US Customs and Border Protection
• There are two important units to consider, OTIA and OIT
• Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition (OTIA)– Secure Border Initiative area
– Currently procuring COTS hardware and software to support mission areas, mainly border security oriented
• Office of Information and Technology ( OIT)– Enterprise Networks and Technology Services (ENTS)
– Enterprise Data Management and Engineering (EDME)
– Mission Applications
• Targeting Systems Program Office
• Cargo Systems Program Office
• Passenger Systems Program Office
• Border Enforcement and Management Systems
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CBP OIT Procurement Tracker
• http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/contacts/contracting/procur_tracker.ctt/procur_tracker.pdf
• Updated monthly, a matrix of planned procurements
• The current version is dated 3/30/2012 and lists 264 procurement transactions by
– Value
– Acquisition Strategy
– APFS number
– Related Solicitation Information
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DHS HQ FALCON Suite of Service Contracts
• A notice was recently issued to inform the vendor community of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Office of Procurement Operations’ intent to issue multiple procurement actions to obtain information technology managed services in support of DHS Headquarters and supported components. This suite of service contracts is collectively referred to as “Falcon” and presently encompasses the following service areas:
– Cellular Wireless Managed Services,
– Managed Print Services,
– Local Area Network Managed Services (LAN Managed Services),
– Service Desk/Call Center Services,
– Desktop/Field Support Services,
– Asset Management,
– Information Technology (IT) Governance,
– IT Security Services,
– and Engineering Services
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