DHS Intelligence Analysis — On-Site Field Support ($4.5M)

The Signal

DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis is expanding its field office presence across 12 regions. They need on-site intelligence analysis support contractors in each region. This is a demand-driven build-out, not a replacement of incumbent work.

Sources Sought notice is live on SAM.gov (March 15). RFP release expected May 15.

Why This Matters

• Build-out contracts favor SMEs over defense primes. Lockheed and Booz Allen will bid, but DHS values regional expertise and cleared-personnel availability.
• SDVOSB teaming (or even prime) is very viable. If you have 2-3 cleared analysts in a given DHS region (Texas, California, Arizona, Florida), you can prime this.
• Regional approach = multiple contracts. DHS will likely award 8-12 regional subs. You can own one region.

Teaming Opportunity

Two paths:

Path 1 (Prime regional SDVOSB):

• If you have 2-3 cleared IC analysts in one DHS region, you can prime the regional contract. No need for a large prime.

Path 2 (Sub to large prime):

• Team with Booz Allen or Deloitte on a cost-plus arrangement. You own the analyst team; they own contracts management.

Your Action

1. This week: Identify which DHS regions you have cleared analysts in. Check LinkedIn for former IC folks in TX, CA, AZ, FL.
2. By April 30: Submit a response to the Sources Sought notice (SAM.gov) showing:
   • "Here's our regional analyst team (names, clearances, relevant IC experience)"
   • "Here's what DHS analysis capability gap we would fill"
   • "Here's our cost-per-analyst-month assumption"
3. May 15: RFP release. Proposal due June 30.

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Timeline: 3 months to RFP. Your win condition: assembled team by April 30.