Analytic Support
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
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Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Edge Ops LLC for Analytic Support Services under Project SAFE HAVEN. This contract, valued at an estimated $12.2 million over twelve months, aims to provide integrated analytic capabilities to identify, assess, and disrupt transnational criminal organizations for the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF). The place of performance is the contractor's facilities, with frequent visits to ICE headquarters in the Washington Metro Area.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to deliver dedicated analytic support for ongoing homeland security operations, including ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), by fusing multi-source information into actionable, time-sensitive insights. The scope of work encompasses seven key areas: Track and Geolocate mission targets, Threat Group Analysis to identify and map criminal networks, Multi-Hardware Observation for target continuity, Training for HSTF NCC personnel, Reporting (monthly usage, analytical summary, ad hoc), User Support, and stringent Information Security compliance (FedRAMP High, IL-5, Privacy Act, DHS 4300A, zero-query-retention, end-to-end encryption).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole Source Contract (Special Notice / Notice of Intent)
- Awardee: Edge Ops LLC (UEI: EZEEYT9FDDD5)
- Contracting Authority: 41 U.S.C 3304 (permitting other than full and open competition) and FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source).
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027 (one base year).
- Estimated Total Contract Value: $12.2 million
- Deliverables: Kick-off Meeting, Monthly Usage Reports, Analytical Summary Reports, Ad Hoc Mission Reporting, and Invoices.
- Special Requirements: Government ownership of stored program data, compliance with federal/DHS/ICE AI policies (including safeguards for law enforcement), rigorous security and risk management, and prevention of vendor lock-in through industry standards.
Important Notes for Bidders
This notice is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a solicitation. No solicitation document is available, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Telephone, fax, or e-mail requests for more information will not be honored. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is at the Government's discretion.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Cory L. Chandler (cory.chandler@ice.dhs.gov, 682-220-8140)
- Secondary: Shayla Kelley (shayla.n.kelley@ice.dhs.gov, 360-355-6700)