Sources SoughtPosted Aug 27, 2026·Responses due Aug 28, 2026

Federal Protective Service (FPS) Network Scanning Tool

Homeland Security (all) · SCI TECH ACQ DIV

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
541715
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
70RSAT26RFI000028
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
AJ13
Place
Not stated
Contact
Jennifer K. Koons (jennifer.koons@hq.dhs.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 70RSAT26RFI000028 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Aug 14, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Aug 27, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Too few past cases at this agency to estimate timing (5 found; 10 needed).

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What the notice says

This Request for Information (RFI) supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate�s efforts to conduct market research in support of the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) and Federal Protective Service (FPS). Recent gap analyses and need assessments have highlighted the importance of developing a portable network scanning tool tailored to FPS operational requirements. The tool must enable comprehensive discovery and inventory of IT, Internet of Things (IoT), and Operational Technology (OT) assets, perform vulnerability and… (show all)

configuration assessments in environments without centralized monitoring, and generate structured outputs compatible with FPS�s existing inventory and reporting tools. The project will also address the need for interoperability with legacy systems, unique asset tracking, and compliance with government travel and operational constraints. DHS S&T HSARPA is leading the development of this tool, with FPS as the component customer and eventual recipient. The Contractor will design, develop, test, and deliver the tool, with oversight and project management provided by DHS S&T HSARPA. The Contractor shall design, develop, test, and deliver a consolidated, portable, agentless network scanning tool for use by FPS. The tool will support real-time discovery and inventory of information technology (IT), Internet of Things (IoT), and Operational Technology (OT) assets, vulnerability and configuration assessments, and integration with FPS�s existing inventory and reporting systems. The project will also include the development of a user interface, documentation, and training materials, as well as validation and testing in operational environments. The attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) provides background for the FPS Network Scanning Tool. Update 8/27: Question received: Does FPS require the individual computing, collection, and other electronic components to be independently ruggedized for operational use after removal from their protective transport case, or is it acceptable for commercially available components to be protected during transportation within a ruggedized enclosure/case, provided the complete solution otherwise satisfies the Government's portability, durability, and operational requirements? Government response: The Government confirms that a ruggedized transport case would be sufficient. Individual components do not need to be independently ruggedized, provided the complete solution otherwise satisfies the Government�s portability, durability, and operational requirements. At this time, no specific MIL-STD, IP rating, shock/vibration, environmental, or other durability standard applies, but may apply to this requirement in the future.

Who won similar work

1952 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Homeland Security (all)), any industry: a loose match.

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WinnerAwardsValueLast
AIRBUS DS MILITARY AIRCRAFT, INC.71$5.7MSep 16, 2026
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · $LMT40$30.8MSep 21, 2026
LEONARDO S.P.A. Roma 00195 ITA34$8.2MSep 17, 2026
QUALITY AEROPARTS, INC.28$2.3MSep 10, 2026
SHERWOOD AVIONICS AND ACCESSORIES, INC.25$7.3MSep 17, 2026
JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC20$25.3MSep 17, 2026
CLAYTON INTERNATIONAL, INC.18$1.2MSep 18, 2026
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.16$7.8MSep 10, 2026
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.15$4.1MSep 18, 2026
AVIATRIX INC14$31.8MAug 28, 2026

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 1 of these past winners lobbied Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS) since 2024 (5 filings)
  • 1 of their lobbyists list a past Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS) job
  • $221K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Homeland Security, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 515 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.

  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 1 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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