FY25 EPM Support

FY25 Enterprise Platforms Management Support (EPM Support)

Draft RFP #: F2024067844
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Contracting Office: DHS HQ Management Directorate
Contract Type: Time and Materials under GSA Schedule
Contract Ceiling: $10M–$20M
NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
Business Pools: Full & Open Competition (No SB Set-Aside)
Expected Release Date: July 1, 2025
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: APFS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The FY25 Enterprise Platforms Management Support contract will continue critical services for DHS Software Development Division (SDD) programs. It supports enterprise-level platforms including SaaS, databases, cloud applications, and Windows environments. This opportunity emphasizes architectural planning, development, O&M, and agile methods to enhance the intranet portal and core systems. With a projected value between $10M and $20M, this recompetition represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of DHS’s digital infrastructure.

rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate.

📄 View Draft RFP on APFS

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    SaaS Management & Support
●    Agile Project Management
●    Software Development, Testing, and Integration
●    Enterprise Intranet Portal Planning & Implementation
●    Incident, Problem, Change & Release Management
●    Platform Admin & O&M in Cloud Environments
●    Database & MS Windows Environment Management

Tech Stack Considerations:
COTS, SaaS, Cloud-native, Hybrid Infrastructure (AWS, MS Windows-based platforms)

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Begin teaming discussions with cloud and O&M solution partners.
●    Ensure experience with GSA Schedule contracts under NAICS 541519.
●    Validate ability to support time & materials delivery.
●    Review incumbent ECS Federal’s scope and performance.
●    Align agile development and SaaS support capabilities to DHS enterprise needs.

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Prior DHS or FedCiv IT platform support experience
●    Strong record managing SaaS, O&M, and incident management
●    GSA Schedule holder
●    Agile software development expertise

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DHS, last 5 years)

Over the past five years, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded substantial contracts to large businesses—classified as Other Than Small Businesses (OTSBs)—within the "Other Computer Related Services" category. Leading the field by a significant margin is CACI NSS, LLC, which received nearly $570 million in total contract obligations.

Following CACI, both Panamerica Computers, Inc. and DEV Technology Group Inc. were awarded over $381 million each, demonstrating their strong foothold in DHS’s IT services sector. Other major vendors include Accenture Federal Services LLC and Anacapa Micro Products, Inc., rounding out a top five that collectively captured more than $1.8 billion in obligations.

Even the vendors at the lower end of the top 20 list earned substantial amounts, with General Dynamics One Source LLC securing over $32 million. These figures reflect only direct contract awards—excluding contract vehicle awards—and underscore the dominant role OTSBs play in supporting DHS’s technology infrastructure and services.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at DHS

The chart presents a breakdown of the top 20 vendors that have received prime contracts from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) within the $10 million to $50 million range over the past five years. These vendors operate in the Other Computer Related Services sector and were selected based on meeting a minimum threshold of at least one qualifying contract.

At the top of the list is Akira Technologies Inc, with total contract obligations exceeding $530 million, showing a strong track record of consistent mid-sized awards. Dell Federal Systems L.P. and FCN Inc. follow, earning $337 million and $298 million, respectively, confirming their significant presence in this contracting tier.
Other high-performing vendors include Blue Tech Inc., Four Points Technology, and CACI NSS, LLC, each with total obligations ranging between $172 million and $284 million. These companies demonstrate sustained success and could serve as solid teaming partners for future opportunities.

Even those further down the list—such as Govplace Inc., Four LLC, and ThunderCat Technology—maintain substantial totals in the tens of millions, confirming their capacity to manage contracts within the targeted financial range.
Overall, this visualization helps identify experienced mid-tier vendors with solid DHS performance, making them strong candidates for teaming and partnership consideration.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts 

TOP SB VENDORS at DHS over the last five years

This chart highlights the top 20 small business (SB) vendors that have secured contracts with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Other Computer Related Services category over the last five years. The vendors are ranked by their total federal action obligations, revealing who has been most successful in securing DHS funding during this period.

At the forefront, Akira Technologies Inc. emerges as the dominant player, with total obligations amounting to over $356 million—a significant lead over all other vendors. The next closest competitors, Systems Integration, Inc. and C & C International Computers & Consultants, earned approximately $53 million and $51 million, respectively.

Other notable vendors in this space include Elder Research, Inc., Niyamit, Inc., and Bowhead Program Management & Operations, with total obligations ranging between $6 million and $20 million. The remaining vendors on the list received between $1 million and $6 million, indicating a long tail of small businesses with moderate but meaningful DHS engagement.

This overview provides valuable insight into which small businesses have consistently performed and maintained strong relationships with DHS, making them potential candidates for future partnerships or teaming arrangements.

 Source: FPDS Chart 3: Successful Vendors within an Agency based on contract totals

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●    Strategic teaming and matchmaking
●    Proposal development and writing
●    Technical solutioning for cloud/SaaS environments
●    Capture coaching and compliance reviews

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    APFS Opportunity Posting
●    FPDSplus Dashboard

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