SAM #70RSAT26RFI000024

RFI: Border Security Testbed Consortium Orchestrator Services for DHS S&T

This opportunity seeks information from organizations capable of managing a Border Security Testbed Consortium for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), specifically under the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) - Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Border Security Testbed Consortium Orchestrator Services - Coordination and management of test and evaluation (T&E) events for land and maritime border security technologies - Responsibilities include scheduling, logistics, resource allocation, partnership management, data collection and transfer, operational security and safety oversight, reporting, process improvement, and contractual administration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Orchestrator must establish a collaborative framework for T&E activities - Must manage T&E providers and facilitate partnerships with subject matter experts - Must ensure operational security, safety, and effective data handling - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable organizations; it is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes

Description

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) issues this Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

DHS S&T is seeking to enhance its test and evaluation enterprise for border security technologies specifically within the land and maritime domains. The goal is to bridge the gap between innovation and operational use by developing a consortium model that leverages diverse facilities and subject matter experts (SMEs) for rapid, rigorous, and reliable test and evaluation (T&E) activities.

The primary purpose of this RFI is to identify capabilities of a Border Security Testbed Consortium Orchestrator to support the development and execution of a land and maritime border security testbed consortium. The objective is to establish a collaborative framework for T&E of technologies and operational concepts relevant to land and maritime border security. The Consortium Orchestrator would be responsible for all functions required to receive direction from DHS Program Management and manage T&E Providers.

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