DHS - CBP Independent Validation and Verification LCM - MRAS

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is conducting market research to support the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information Technology in its mission to enhance national security functions. The focus is on obtaining information for Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) services related to Lifecycle Management (LCM) planning, specifically for systems and devices that utilize FirstNet and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technologies within the CBP enterprise. This initiative aims to ensure that these advanced technological capabilities are operationally ready, reliable, and secure.

The work requested involves a comprehensive IV&V approach, which includes verifying program documentation and supporting deployments and field activities. Additionally, it encompasses various aspects of Lifecycle Management Verification within functional domains such as governance, maintenance planning, supply support, asset management, personnel training, technical data management, cybersecurity compliance, and cost affordability. These tasks are essential in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of CBP's technological infrastructure.

Key deliverables include a detailed table outlining all required outputs from the IV&V activities. The solicitation also outlines the need for specific labor categories and recommends the number of Full-Time Employees (FTEs) needed for each category along with their respective labor rates. The response should be submitted in an Excel spreadsheet format as part of the market research process.