CSES

CLOUD SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CWMD (CSES)

Draft RFP #: F2024067451
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Contracting Office: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement Operations – CWMD Acquisition Division
Contract Type: Task / Delivery Order
Contract Ceiling: Estimated $20M–$50M
NAICS Code: 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
Business Pools: Small Bus Set-Aside
Expected Release Date: Q4 2025 ( Estimate)
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: View on GovWin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) is preparing to recompete its requirement for cloud software engineering services, critical to the agency’s IT mission support environment. The CWMD mission involves safeguarding the nation from CBRN threats by enabling faster, scalable cloud-based applications and secure architecture to support threat detection and mitigation.

This recompete is expected to expand technical scope and modernize the CWMD Information Architecture, leveraging cloud-native services, automation, cybersecurity, and rapid integration of mission-critical tools.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄 View Draft RFP on GovWin
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CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Cloud Software Engineering & Architecture
●    Cloud System Administration
●    Cybersecurity & Cloud Application Security
●    DevSecOps and Agile Software Delivery
●    Cloud Technical Services (FedRAMP, FIPS, SOC Compliance)
●    Data Storage, Networking & Recovery
●    App Dev & Cloud-Native Transformation
●    FedRAMP-certified Environments at Multiple Security Levels

Tech Stack Considerations:
AWS, GCP, Azure GovCloud, Agile/Scrum, NIST, FedRAMP, FIPS 140-2, FISMA, AI/ML Integration

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering
●    Cybersecurity (FedRAMP, DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-series)
●    SaaS / PaaS configuration and deployment
●    Cloud Application Lifecycle Support
●    Secure Data Retention & Resilience

Additional Criteria

●    Prior DHS CWMD work or MAS contract history
●    FedRAMP moderate/high compliance
●    TS/FCL clearance or US Person-only access certification
●    GSA MAS Schedule Holder (518210C, 54151S)

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Hold current GSA MAS Schedule with IT SINs (518210C, 54151S)
●    Align resume bank to 2026 labor scope (Cloud Engineering, Security, Admin)
●    Identify and team with FedRAMP-accredited cloud vendors
●    Prepare system architecture samples (OV-1s, SV-1s)
●    Respond to future RFI or draft SOW requests early

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Small Business with active MAS IT Schedule
●    Experience with DHS or similar CBRN/Intel missions
●    Cybersecurity maturity (SOC2, ISO27001, FISMA readiness)
●    Capability to deliver secure multi-domain cloud infrastructure
●    Strong proposal and compliance management

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top SB  Vendors in Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP SB VENDORS at DHS over the last five years

This chart highlights the top 20 small business (SB) vendors that have secured the highest total federal action obligations from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the past five fiscal years, under the Computer Systems Design Services NAICS code. It reflects DHS’s investment in small business partners for delivering critical IT and systems design services.

Leading the chart is EKAGRA Partners, LLC, which has received over $511 million in total action obligations—positioning it as the most successful SB vendor in this category. Following closely is DV United LLC, with $418 million, and Octo Metric LLC, which earned nearly $279 million. These top three vendors alone account for more than $1.2 billion in combined DHS contract obligations, indicating strong and sustained partnerships.

Other notable performers include ADG-REI Technology Ventures, ASRC Federal Data Network Technologies, and Enterprise Resource Planned Systems International, each receiving between $145 million and $268 million. These vendors represent a highly competitive tier, consistently winning federal IT work and likely delivering innovative solutions in support of DHS missions.

Vendors rounding out the list—such as Ho-Chunk Shared Services, Cyberhill, Strategic Operational Solutions, and Insight Technology Solutions—earned between $60 million and $100 million. Their inclusion demonstrates the breadth of DHS’s engagement with a wide range of small businesses, from major players to emerging partners.

In total, this chart reflects DHS’s ongoing commitment to small business participation in federal contracting and highlights prime candidates for future teaming opportunities or subcontracting partnerships. These vendors have proven capability, past performance, and federal familiarity, making them strategic players in the DHS ecosystem.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Successful Vendors within an Agency based on contract totals

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

At rTurner Consulting, we help GovCon firms win complex technical opportunities. Our services include:

●    Competitive teaming alignment
●    MAS compliance check & scheduling
●    Technical writing & proposal development
●    Clearance advisory and personnel tracking
●    Pre-RFP posture and messaging development

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    🔗 DHS APFS Forecast Posting (F2024067451)
●    🔗 GovWin Posting
●    🔗 FedRAMP Marketplace
●    🔗 FPDSplus Contract Analytics

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