SIA 3 ON-RAMP

SOLUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS 3
(SIA 3 ON-RAMP)

Draft RFP #: HHM402-18-R-0003
Agency: Department of Defense (DoD)
Contracting Office: Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) / Virginia Contracting Activity
Contract Type: IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity)
Contract Ceiling: $17,100,000,000
NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Business Pools: Small Business Set-Aside
Expected Release Date: July 2025 (Deltek Estimate)
Link to Draft RFP / Opportunity: View on SAM.gov

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The SIA 3 Small Business On-Ramp provides an opportunity for qualified small businesses to join the DIA’s flagship contract for intelligence analysis and support services. Designed to enhance the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), this on-ramp ensures sustained analytical support across CONUS and OCONUS environments. It’s a mission-critical IDIQ vehicle that emphasizes analytical agility, rapid response capability, and support in hostile zones—making it an essential mechanism for national security objectives.

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 SAM.gov

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    National-Level Intelligence Analysis
●    General Military Intelligence Support
●    Crisis Response & Rapid Analysis Services
●    Deployed Forces Intelligence Support
●    Intelligence Planning and Management
●    Intelligence Training Services
●    Support to Combatant Commands and Defense Components

Tech Stack Considerations:
Services-driven — no specific platforms named, but requires cleared analysts, classified systems access (via NRO/NSA ARC), and ability to support mission-critical tools across secure environments.

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Mandatory Technical Domains or Task Orders

●    Intelligence Analysis (all-source, SIGINT, HUMINT)
●    Mission Support in Hostile Fire Zones
●    Training and Strategic Planning Support
●    OCONUS/CONUS Operations Readiness

Additional Points Criteria

●    Facility Clearance
●    Previous DIA/DOD/IC past performance
●    Staff readiness for Imminent Danger Zone deployments

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Confirm facility clearance and ability to operate in classified environments.
●    Identify experienced analysts with OCONUS availability and relevant clearances.
●    Team with companies previously awarded under original SIA 3 (e.g., BAE, Booz Allen, Leidos).
●    Monitor the classified NRO ARC site for RFI/RFP updates.

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Cleared small business with TS/SCI access
●    DIA/IC past performance (preferably under original SIA 3)
●    Experience operating in classified and OCONUS environments
●    Ability to surge for crisis response task orders

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 (DoD, last 5 years)

This chart offers a detailed analysis of the top Other Than Small Businesses (OTSBs) that have actively engaged in federal contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD) over the past five fiscal years. By focusing on total action obligations, the chart highlights the substantial financial contributions and operational roles these vendors have played in supporting national defense objectives.

Leading the list is Sierra Nevada Corporation, with total obligations exceeding $2.6 billion, underscoring its influential position in the defense sector. Close behind is The MITRE Corporation, also surpassing $2.6 billion in obligations, reflecting its longstanding role in delivering cutting-edge research and development solutions to the DoD. Booz Allen Hamilton also ranks prominently, with over $1 billion in obligations, demonstrating its continued relevance in providing strategic consulting and technology services to the defense community.

Beyond showcasing the monetary scale of these engagements, the chart allows users to identify trends and assess the breadth of each vendor’s involvement in defense projects. This data is particularly valuable for stakeholders seeking insights into vendor performance, contract volume, and procurement patterns within the OTSB space.

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

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

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the top vendors that have secured mid-sized contracts ranging from $10 million to $50 million with the Department of Defense (DoD). It highlights the substantial financial commitments made by these vendors and serves as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to identify potential teaming partners in the defense sector.

The total action obligations among the leading vendors in this category reflect strong engagement with the DoD, collectively reaching approximately $597 million. Among these, RAND Corporation stands out with the highest obligation of around $469 million, underscoring its influential role in the defense landscape and the scale of its contributions.
Other notable vendors include the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, with obligations totaling $428 million, and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., with approximately $261 million. The presence of both academic institutions and consulting firms illustrates the diverse capabilities the DoD leverages through this contract range.

The analysis also reveals a clear trend: a majority of vendors fall within the specified $10 million to $50 million contract range. This reflects an active and highly competitive environment where mid-sized contracts play a strategically important role for both the vendors and the Department of Defense.

Furthermore, the report emphasizes the importance of forming strategic partnerships by aligning with vendors that meet agency-specific needs and demonstrate proven performance. For businesses aiming to enter or expand in the federal defense market, understanding this landscape—and identifying strong potential partners—can significantly enhance their positioning and competitiveness.

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

TOP SB VENDORS at DOD over the last five years

Over the last five fiscal years, the Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded substantial contract obligations to small businesses under NAICS code 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. At the forefront is Sierra Nevada Corporation, which dominates the landscape with two separate business entities securing more than $6.7 billion in total combined obligations—$4.07 billion under N1PWLN6F4U1 and $2.74 billion under DD2QET4D2T73.

Far behind these two giants, yet still leading among the remaining small businesses, are companies such as People, Technology and Processes, LLC, which received over $276 million, and Filius Corporation, with approximately $232 million in obligations. Also notable are Zero Point Inc. and G2O, Inc., each earning well over $180 million, showing strong participation and competitiveness in the federal contracting space.

The list continues with a diverse array of small businesses—ranging from cybersecurity and engineering firms like CYBER Engineering and Technical Alliance to niche solution providers such as SPN Solutions Inc., PM2 Strategies, and Cherokee Nation Integrated Health—all contributing to the DoD’s complex mission requirements with contracts valued between $100 million and $165 million.

This visual highlights the concentration of obligations among a few key vendors and reflects the ongoing role small businesses play in supporting the DoD’s wide-ranging operational and technical initiatives.

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

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●    Strategic teaming and matchmaking
●    Proposal writing and compliance review
●    Facility clearance planning
●    Talent pipeline development for cleared analysts

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    📄 SAM.gov Opportunity Posting
●    🔒 NRO ARC Classified Portal (Required for RFI/RFP Submission)
●    🧾 GovWin Opportunity Summary
●    📑 DIA Official Website
●    📚 FPDS.gov Award Data
●    📰 Washington Technology: SIA 3 On-Ramp Overview

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