How GDI Consulting Can Help You Win the DHS S&T BOSS II Contract

Introduction

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is seeking proposals for its Business Office Support Services (BOSS) II contract, which will provide administrative, technical, and management support services for its Administration and Support Division (ASD). The BOSS II contract is a follow-on to the previous BOSS contract, which was awarded to SAIC in 2020 for $20 million. The new contract has an estimated value of $100 million and a completion date of March 26, 2028. The solicitation number is 70RSAT23RFI0000003.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, you need a reliable and experienced partner who can help you craft a winning proposal that demonstrates your capabilities and value proposition. That’s where GDI Consulting comes in. GDI Consulting is a leading provider of capture and proposal services for government contractors, with a proven track record of success in the federal market. In this article, we will explain why GDI Consulting is the best choice for your BOSS II proposal, and how we can help you achieve your business goals.

Historical Background

The DHS S&T ASD is responsible for providing administrative and business support to the S&T Under Secretary and other senior leaders, as well as managing the S&T budget, contracts, grants, human resources, facilities, security, and communications. The ASD plays a vital role in enabling the S&T mission of delivering effective and innovative solutions to enhance the nation’s security and resilience.

To support its operations, the ASD requires a range of business office support services, such as financial management, acquisition support, program management support, strategic planning support, data analysis support, communications support, and administrative support. In 2020, the ASD awarded the first BOSS contract to SAIC, under the GSA OASIS vehicle. The BOSS contract was intended to provide these services for a period of three years, with one base year and two option years.

However, due to the evolving needs and priorities of the ASD, as well as the increased demand for innovation and efficiency in government services, the ASD decided to issue a new solicitation for the BOSS II contract in 2023. The BOSS II contract will build on the achievements and lessons learned from the previous BOSS contract, and will seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of the business office support services provided to the ASD.

RFP Description

The BOSS II contract is a competitive procurement that will be conducted under the GSA OASIS Small Business Pool 1 vehicle. The contract will be awarded to one or more small businesses that can demonstrate their ability to provide comprehensive and integrated business office support services to the ASD. The contract will have a five-year base period and three one-year option periods.

The BOSS II contract will require the contractor(s) to perform various tasks under six main functional areas: Financial Management Support; Acquisition Support; Program Management Support; Strategic Planning Support; Data Analysis Support; and Communications Support. Some examples of these tasks are:

• Financial Management Support: Provide budget formulation, execution, analysis, reporting, reconciliation, forecasting, and audit support for the ASD programs and projects.
• Acquisition Support: Provide acquisition planning, strategy development, market research, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract administration, closeout support, and procurement system support for the ASD contracts and grants.
• Program Management Support: Provide project planning, scheduling, tracking, reporting, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement.
• Strategic Planning Support: Provide strategic vision, goals, objectives, performance measures, and alignment support for the ASD programs and projects.
• Data Analysis Support: Provide data collection, validation, integration, analysis, visualization, and reporting support for the ASD programs and projects.
• Communications Support: Provide internal and external communications, outreach, engagement, branding, and marketing support for the ASD programs and projects.

The BOSS II contract will also require the contractor(s) to comply with various standards and regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the DHS Acquisition Management Directive (AMD), the DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), the DHS Privacy Policy, and the DHS Information Security Policy.

The BOSS II contract will use a performance-based approach to evaluate the contractor(s) performance, based on the following criteria: quality of service, timeliness of service, cost control, customer satisfaction, and innovation. The contractor(s) will be expected to provide monthly status reports, quarterly performance reports, annual performance reviews, and other deliverables as required by the contract.

The BOSS II contract is expected to be released in November 2023, with proposals due in December 2023. The contract award is anticipated in February 2024.

Who Should Participate

The BOSS II contract is a great opportunity for small businesses that have experience and expertise in providing business office support services to federal agencies, especially DHS. The BOSS II contract will offer a long-term and stable source of revenue for the successful contractor(s), as well as a chance to build a strong relationship with the ASD and other S&T stakeholders. The BOSS II contract will also provide an opportunity to showcase the contractor(s) capabilities and innovations in delivering effective and efficient solutions to enhance the nation’s security and resilience.

However, the BOSS II contract is also a highly competitive and complex procurement that will require a lot of preparation and resources. The contractor(s) will have to demonstrate their understanding of the ASD’s mission, vision, goals, objectives, challenges, and needs. The contractor(s) will also have to show their ability to provide comprehensive and integrated business office support services that meet or exceed the ASD’s expectations and requirements. The contractor(s) will also have to comply with various standards and regulations that govern the federal acquisition process.

Therefore, if you are interested in pursuing the BOSS II contract, you need a partner who can help you navigate the procurement process and increase your chances of winning. That’s where GDI Consulting comes in.

Conclusion

The BOSS II contract is a lucrative and strategic opportunity for small businesses that want to provide business office support services to the DHS S&T ASD. However, it is also a challenging and competitive procurement that requires a lot of preparation and resources. If you want to increase your chances of winning this contract, you need a partner who can help you navigate the procurement process and craft a winning proposal. That’s why you should choose GDI Consulting as your partner for the BOSS II contract.

GDI Consulting is a leading provider of capture and proposal services for government contractors. We have the knowledge, experience, expertise, methodology, process, team, network, and track record to help you win the BOSS II contract. We can help you develop a winning strategy, conduct a thorough analysis of the solicitation, identify and mitigate risks, create a compelling value proposition, craft a persuasive narrative, and produce a high-quality proposal document.

If you are interested in working with us for the BOSS II contract, please contact us today at www.gdicwins.com. We would love to hear from you and discuss how we can help you achieve your business goals. Thank you for choosing GDI Consulting as your partner for the BOSS II contract.