IDEAL 2.0 BPA

IDEAL 2.0 OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT BPA
(IDEAL 2.0)

Draft RFP #: F2024067497
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Contracting Office: ICE Office of the Chief Information Officer
Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Contract Ceiling: Estimated $20M–$50M
NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
Business Pools: Small Business Set-Aside
Expected Release Date: June 30, 2026
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: GovWin IQ Posting

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ICE is preparing to release a recompete for the IDEAL 2.0 Program—focusing on operations and maintenance (O&M) and development of a forensic electronic library catalog. The opportunity seeks vendors with deep IT and mission support capabilities to support the Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory (HSI-FL).

With a projected award value between $20M–$50M and a performance period through 2031, this BPA presents a critical gateway for small businesses with technical depth in cataloging systems, real-time data access, and forensic data storage capabilities.

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 IQ 
📄 View APFS Procurement Notice

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Electronic library system design and development
●    High-resolution forensic image and document management
●    Real-time data access for field investigators
●    Mobile system deployment for broader agency use
●    Training and user enablement functionality

Tech Stack Considerations:
Cloud-native, secure architecture; mobile-enabled systems; scalable search and automation features

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Software Development & Maintenance
●    Forensic/Investigative Support Systems
●    Real-Time Search and Access Capabilities
●    Mobile & Cloud-based Deployment
●    Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Enablement

Additional Points Criteria

●    Prior BPA or DHS/ICE contract experience
●    Forensic IT system delivery
●    High-resolution digital imaging storage systems
●    Small business certifications (SBIR, 8(a), SDVOSB)

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Map your past performance to digital forensics and O&M contracts
●    Align technical narrative with forensic lab catalog requirements
●    Begin teaming discussions, particularly with firms who’ve delivered to ICE or DHS
●    Prepare for both FFP and T&M pricing models

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    DHS delivery history, especially ICE or HSI
●    Experience with secure document and image storage systems
●    Strong small business credentials (SBIR, WOSB, 8(a), etc.)
●    Technical capabilities in real-time data and COOP systems

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (DHS, last 5 years)

This chart highlights the top-performing Other Than Small Business (OTSB) vendors that provided "Other Computer Related Services" to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the past five fiscal years. Among the 20 vendors analyzed, Accenture Federal Services LLC overwhelmingly dominated the field with total action obligations reaching $476.8 million, far surpassing all other vendors.

The next highest earners, such as Highlight Technologies, Inc. and Sierra Nevada Company, secured contracts totaling approximately $20.3 million and $4.8 million respectively. The remaining vendors—BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc., Aurora Systems Consulting Inc., and American Telecom Solutions, L.L.C.—each received less than $5 million in total obligations.

This disparity underscores Accenture's commanding presence in DHS contracts within this NAICS category, while other OTSBs maintained significantly smaller shares.

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

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

This chart highlights the top 20 vendors that received prime contracts valued between $10 million and $50 million from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Other Computer Related Services. The data focuses on vendors with at least one qualifying prime contract.

Akira Technologies Inc. leads the list with a total of $530.8 million in action obligations, followed by Dell Federal Systems L.P. at $337.3 million, and FCN Inc. with $298.1 million. Other significant contributors include Blue Tech Inc. and Four Points Technology, with over $200 million in obligations each.

This distribution indicates a strong pool of potential teaming partners who have consistently secured mid-sized prime contracts at DHS. These vendors demonstrate a robust capacity to perform in federal IT and support services, making them ideal candidates for strategic partnerships within this contract range.

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

TOP SB VENDORS at DHS over the last five years

This chart presents the 20 most successful small business (SB) vendors based on total federal action obligations for contracts initiated over the last five fiscal years by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Other Computer Related Services NAICS category.

Leading the list is GovPlace, Inc. with total obligations amounting to $407.5 million, followed closely by Akira Technologies Inc. with $356.3 million. ITCON Services LLC, FS Partners LLP, and SNAP Inc. round out the top five, each receiving between $97 million and $171 million in federal contract awards.

These vendors demonstrate strong performance in DHS contracts, making them valuable partners or competitors in the federal IT and systems integration space. Their contract success also reflects the significant role small businesses play in delivering innovative technology solutions to government agencies.

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

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

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●    Strategic teaming and matchmaking
●    Proposal writing and compliance
●    Technical solution development
●    Capture coaching and readiness reviews

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    GovWin IQ Posting
●    APFS Procurement Notice
●    FPDSplus Contract Analysis
●    SBIR Innovation Program

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