Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 1 is provided in the attachments below. The purpose of Amendment 1 is to provide answers to questions from potential Offerors. *** The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for ... Amendment 1 is provided in the attachments below. The purpose of Amendment 1 is to provide answers to questions from potential Offerors. *** The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), is responsible for investigating complaints filed pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000-ee-1, alleging abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and racial and ethnic profiling by DHS employees and officials, as well as contractors used by DHS Components. CRCL’s Compliance Branch is responsible for investigating these complaints. CRCL is also charged with overseeing compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by DHS programs and activities. The purpose of this contract is to obtain program support services from a law enforcement and policing practices expert to assist CRCL in carrying out its mission. The Subject Matter Expert will assist CRCL in: (1) the review and assessment of civil rights or civil liberties allegations involving DHS law enforcement or policing practices issues that result from or are related to a DHS program or activity; and (2) the development of policy recommendations designed to address any identified problems. The expert will also serve as a consultant on other CRCL matters related to law enforcement or policing practices, including reviews initiated by DHS leadership, substantive work groups, and other activities Policing and Law Enforcement services are required to evaluate complaints received pursuant to 6 U.S.C. § 345 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000-ee-1 and also to oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements related to civil rights and civil liberties. In addition to evaluating complaints, the contractor shall provide assistance related to activities that arise within CRCL’s authority, including, but not limited to research, analysis, and/or development of system- wide standards, policies, procedures, and training. Services include, but are not limited to, conducting reviews of DHS facilities, providing training related to their areas of expertise, and other activities and projects related to DHS law enforcement or policing practices concerns, as tasked by CRCL, such as participating in work groups, developing or presenting briefings, and preparation of documents. In particular, the experts shall also be required to prepare detailed reports regarding their observations and findings, as well as to provide recommendations based upon applicable standards. CRCL cannot accurately predict the extent of the related activities required because it depends on the complaints received.