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ICF International is committed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission. In June 2006, ICF was one of nine awardees for the DHS Professional and Program Management Support Services (PPMSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The overall objective of the DHS PPMSS BPA is to enhance the performance, quality, timeliness, and efficiency of DHS programs. The ICF team helps facilitate the department's response to a dynamic environment at the national and state levels, and enables DHS to continuously improve mission performance. The scope of this BPA encompasses a broad range of professional and program management services, including among others, strategic and tactical planning, program evaluation and assessments, program tracking and guidance, internal and external oversight and reporting, and transition management.

From program design and startup through implementation and measurement, ICF supports government and commercial clients in achieving program success. The firm provides advanced program management and program management office (PMO) services empowered by expertise in aviation, climate change, defense, energy, environment, homeland security, social programs, and transportation.

ICF’s certified staff implements leading methods in acquisition management, cost-benefit analysis, human capital planning, program evaluation, IT management, IT security, and cost, schedule, and performance management. The firm is a member of the Project Management Institute’s Corporate Council, where we work to foster excellence in project and program management.

The DHS PPMSS BPA is slated to be replaced by the DHS TABSS ID/IQ in the fourth quarter of FY 2011.

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DHS Program Manager:

Mark Youman, PMP
DHS PPMSS Program Manager
1.703.934.3658

 

 

Additional DHS PPMSS Information

ICF Personnel deliver an extensive array of expertise areas, including:

  • Program and project management
  • Capital planning and budgeting
  • Acquisition support
  • Homeland security
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Emergency management
  • Training and exercises
  • Domestic threat assessment
  • Cyber security
  • Health security/pandemic flu preparedness 
  • Fraud detection
  • Grants management
  • Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government
  • Policy and regulatory support
  • Human capital planning
  • Training
  • Green business
  • Research and evaluation
  • Strategic communications

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The scope of the DHS PPMSS BPA includes a wide range of support and services including:

  • Strategic and Tactical Planning/Alignment
  • Program Assessments
  • Program Tracking and Guidance
  • Internal and External Oversight and Reporting
  • Program Planning
  • Communication Planning
  • Quality Management Support
  • Risk Management Support
  • Program Review, Oversight, and Reporting
  • Acquisition Program Management Support
  • Logistics Support
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Transitional/Change Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Contingency Planning
  • Collaboration/Coordination
  • Workflow Management
  • Technology Research and Technical Feasibility
  • Management Controls and Sustainment
  • Business Assurance Services
  • Privatization ("A-76") Support Services
  • Studies and Analyses
  • Productivity
  • Resolution of Program Issues
  • Record Management and Maintenance
  • Resource Requirements
  • Real Property Management/Space Planning
  • Security, COOP, and Safety Planning
  • Government Cost Estimates
  • Change Control Plans

What is the DHS PPMSS contract?

The Professional and Program Management Support Services (PPMSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's professional and program management support services contract designed to bring professional and program management support services to DHS and all of its 21 sub-agencies. Services include enterprise and program planning, program integration, and project management in many areas, such as organizational planning, business process reengineering, knowledge and information management, communications, human resource management, and acquisition and source management.

What is the Contract Number and Period of Performance?

The contract number is GS-10F-06-LP-A-0007. The Period of Performance is the Base Year (through June 1, 2007) and four one-year options (through June 1, 2011).

What DHS office does the DHS PPMSS contract support?

The DHS PPMSS contract is the primary source of professional and program management support services for DHS and all of its components, nationwide.

What are the services provided under DHS PPMSS?

The DHS PPMSS contract offers many services.

How can a customer create a task order through the DHS PPMSS contract?

There are four steps for a customer to create a task order through the DHS PPMSS contract:

STEP 1: The customer prepares a Statement of Work (SOW) that includes the work to be performed, location, period of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable performance standards, and any special requirements.

STEP 2: Submit the SOW, an evaluation criteria, and an appropriate funding document to the Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO). The CCO will prepare a request for quotation (RFQ) and issue it to the BPA holders that offer services that meet the SOW requirements.

STEP 3: The CCO, in conjunction with the customer, shall evaluate all responses received from the BPA holders using the evaluation criteria provided to the BPA holders. The CCO is responsible for considering the level of effort and the mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered, and for determining that the total price is reasonable.

STEP 4: The CCO places the order with the BPA holder that represents the best value.

What types of task orders can be issued under the DHS PPMSS contract?

There are three types of task orders that can be issued under the DHS PPMSS contract:

  • Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Time & Materials (T&M)
  • FFP and T&M combination

Who is the DHS PPMSS Contract Officer?

The DHS PPMSS Contract Officer is Brad deMers. He can be reached via e-mail at Brad.deMers@gsa.gov or by phone at 1.253.931.7196.

 
 

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