The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | DHSSBIRFY27PRE |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office of Procurement Operations |
| Office | Sci Tech Acq Div |
| Where | Washington, Washington DC |
| Posted | November 13, 2026 |
| Bids due | December 7, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Small businesses only |
| Industry | Research & development (NAICS 541715) |
| Notice type | Pre-notice: bids not open yet |
| Contracting contact | Danette Williams · danette.williams@hq.dhs.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION - DHS IS NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program invites small business concerns (SBCs) to review this Pre-Solicitation for awareness of the upcoming 27.1 DHS SBIR Solicitation. Please read the attached Pre-Solicitation carefully. This Pre-Solicitation is being provided for planning purposes, to allow SBCs to become familiar with the requirements for the upcoming 27.1 Solicitation. Failure to comply with the requirements in the 27.1 Solicitation will likely result negatively in the proposal evaluation or elimination from consideration for award. The final 27.1 Solicitation may differ from the Pre-Solicitation. This Pre-Solicitation contains topics for the DHS SBIR Program. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Prior to proposal submission, Offerors must register with…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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