FBI ITSSS-2: A Guide for Potential Vendors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is preparing to launch its second generation of Information Technology Supplies and Support Services (ITSSS-2), a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) that will provide various IT services to the FBI and other Department of Justice (DOJ) components (RFP ITSSS-2_2_17_2023_FBI).
The BPA has an estimated ceiling value of $7 billion and will be open to full and open/unrestricted competition. The BPA will likely award contracts to around 46 vendors, similar to the previous iteration. The BPA will cover seven domains of IT services:
- Workplace Solutions/Services
- Business Application Solutions/Services
- Delivery Solutions/Services
- Platform Solutions/Services
- Infrastructure Solutions/Services
- Emerging Technologies Solutions/Services
- Other IT Services
The solicitation for ITSSS-2 is expected to be released in early summer 2023, and the awards are anticipated by the end of the year.
The solicitation may follow the trend of requiring an "evidence-based" response that showcases your past performance in detail, or it may ask for a more traditional submission.
It is also possible that the solicitation will have different categories or tiers for different types of vendors, such as small businesses, 8(a) firms, or women-owned businesses.
In any case, you will need to demonstrate your capabilities and experience in providing IT services to the FBI and the DOJ and understand their mission and challenges.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, you should start preparing by reviewing your past performance, identifying your teaming partners, and conducting market research. You should also monitor the GDI Consulting website for updates and announcements regarding ITSSS-2.
This highly competitive and lucrative contract could provide long-term business opportunities with the FBI and the DOJ.