Information Technology Support Services (ITSS)

This is a notice of intent to issue a modification to extend the performance period of task order 70RSAT25FC0000007 for Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) issued against Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) 70RSAT22A00000001 with Silosmashers, Inc., 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 202, Reston, VA 20191. The task order will be modified to extend performance for 10 months on a non-competitive basis. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) implemented by the FAR Subpart 6.103-1 (FAR Class Deviation 25-11) entitled “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” Background This modification to existing task order 70RSAT25FC0000007 for Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) will maintain support services to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in the areas of program management, business management, enterprise architecture alignment, IT governance, and regulatory compliance for platforms such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Power Platform. The task order includes labor, travel, and materials necessary to assist DHS S&T OCIO fulfill its mission. The task order has a period of performance that began on September 30, 2025, and will expire on July 31, 2026, unless extended. The market research for the re-compete of 70RSAT25FC0000007 is under development. Due to the lapse in DHS appropriations in FY26, preparations for the re-compete have been significantly delayed. Silosmashers is the current contractor for the requirement, and they possess unique and specialized knowledge of DHS S&T CIO requirements, activities, and stakeholders to ensure seamless, continuous support during the acquisition activities required for the re-compete. Efforts to conduct a competitive procurement and then potentially transition to a new contractor prior to the end of the current period of performance would introduce unacceptable risk to ongoing S&T CIO activities and potential delays, misalignment with stakeholder and partner expectations, and significant loss of continuity in execution. Anything other than an extension of the existing task order would seriously and materially compromise the work of the S&T OCIO and the mission of DHS. The information provided below provides an overview of the specific critical activities the current contractor will perform: Enterprise Architecture (EA) Alignment and Maintenance Critical Activity: The incumbent contractor plays an essential role in guiding and supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide IT strategy and architecture for S&T. This work ensures that S&T’s IT portfolio remains fully aligned with federal mandates—including frameworks such as FEAF, TOGAF, and DoDAF, and that all activities comply with DHS Enterprise Architecture requirements and Technology Business Management (TBM) standards. Risk if Performed by Another Contractor: Without a transition period, a new contractor would lack critical context, increasing the risk of misalignment, duplication of efforts, and inefficiencies. Additionally, any lapse in continuity could result in non-compliance with federal and DHS mandates, which may lead to audit findings, funding delays, or system vulnerabilities. Finally, the disruption of ongoing strategic initiatives could delay critical modernization efforts, directly impacting mission delivery and operational effectiveness. Information Assurance (IA) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Support Critical Activity: The current contractor’s Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) serve as principal advisors on all matters related to the security of S&T’s information systems. Their responsibilities include implementing DHS 4300 policy, managing day-to-day security operations, maintaining IT Security Plans, conducting vulnerabili...