RFI Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Closure & Support (PICS) for the Program Management Office (PMO)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor to manage, operate, and maintain facilities, equipment, systems, and grounds at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) as it transitions to a full closure mission. The contractor will be responsible for providing continuity in operations and maintenance, supporting remaining USDA activities, and supporting closure activities. The scope of services includes facility upkeep and maintenance, IT support, hospitality and housekeeping, HVAC, transportation and motor pool management, skilled trades, environmental protection, cafeteria services, emergency response, waste management, records management, and project management. • The contract is expected to be a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) with a period of 4 base years and 3 option years. • The contractor will be expected to plan and implement operating reduction strategies as PIADC's posture changes over the period of performance. • The contractor will be required to provide a staffing plan and overview of available skill sets. • The contractor will be expected to collaborate with a hybrid federal and contractor workforce. • The contractor will be required to apply and report on project management tenets similar to those espoused by PMI/PMBOK.