Unscrambling the Department of Unscrambling the Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security

Presented to:Presented to:

Alliance SouthAlliance South

Arthur L. BrownArthur L. Brown770-732-9392770-732-9392art@lescot.comwww.lescot.comwww.lescot.com

Purpose of Session

To help you understand the Department of Homeland Security and how to do business with this Department

DHS Mission

We will lead the unified national effort to secure America. We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation. We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.

History of DHS Established in January, 2003 Assembly of agencies from other existing

Departments Several newly established agencies Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

located in Brunswick

Secretary----------------------------------

Deputy Secretary

Under SecretaryScience and Technology

Under Secretary Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection

Under SecretaryBorder &

Transportation Security

Under Secretary Emergency

Preparedness and Response

Under SecretaryManagement

Inspector General

Director of theSecret Service (1)

Commandant ofCoast Guard (1)

Director, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (1)

General Counsel

State and Local Coordination

Special Assistant to the Secretary(private sector)

National Capital Region Coordination

Shared Services

Citizenship & Immigration Service

Ombudsman (1)

Legislative Affairs

Public Affairs

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Department of Homeland Security

Chief of StaffPrivacy Officer

Executive Secretary

International Affairs

Counter Narcotics

Small & Disadvantaged Business

Note (1): Effective March 1st, 2003

Procurement Research Sources

Historical Purchases

Current Purchases

Projections

www.fpds.gov

FY 07 Purchases by DHS by NAICS CodeContracting Department Name NAICS Code Current Contract Value

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541330 $5,116,060,716

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 336413 $3,451,289,318

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 561499 $1,465,291,958

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 561612 $1,344,977,804

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541611 $1,279,664,439

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 336412 $1,152,973,082

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 334511 $876,578,555

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 561210 $760,103,278

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541519 $755,783,193

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 517110 $748,399,754

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 514210 $382,047,896

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541990 $351,210,607

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 611430 $336,104,716

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 561990 $314,500,424

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541512 $309,733,893

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 531120 $307,390,662

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541511 $295,426,726

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 541513 $231,419,643

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF 561621 $230,961,198

DHS Contracting Vehicles – Information Technology

EAGLE-Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions

First Source Enterprise Solutions Office

EAGLE Department-wide platform for acquiring IT service

solutions in five functional categories FC1 – Engineering Design, Development,

Implementation and Integration FC2 – Operations and Maintenance FC3 – Independent Test, Evaluation, Validation and

Verification FC4 – Software Development FC5 – Management Support Services

EAGLE Contract Options EAGLE Contractor List -

http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/opportunities/gc_1162931616739.shtm

EAGLE Teaming/Subcontracting Opportunities - http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/opportunities/gc_1183651383207.shtm

EAGLE Awarded Contracts - http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/opportunities/gc_1178552338006.shtm

FirstSource Access to a wide variety of IT commodity products

Networking equipment Wireless technology Imaging products Voice recognition technology On-line data reporting services for order, delivery,

warranty, asset, and spend tracking; and associated product maintenance, installation, and support.

FirstSource Contract Options First Source Contractor Listing –

http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/opportunities/gc_1173292415783.shtm

FirstSource Awarded Contracts - http://www.dhs.gov/xopnbiz/opportunities/gc_1182977162725.shtm

FirstSource Ordering Guide - http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opnbiz/FirstSource-OrderingGuide-Draft-.pdf

http://www.fido.gov/dhs/aap/publicviewsb.asp

Other DHS Contract Development Suggestions

Vendor Outreach Session – May 22, 2008, Holiday Inn Capitol, Washington, DC

Mentor-Protégé Program Grant opportunities for state,

local and tribal jurisdictions

What lies behind us versus what lies before us are only tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

…..Ralph Waldo Emerson