SETA AI/ML Support Services Extension

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) issued this Justification and Approval (J&A) to modify and extend task order 70RSAT23FR0000088 for Screening at Speed Program Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support. The modification procures additional work and extends the period of performance to prevent a service gap while the agency finalizes acquisition planning and solicitation for a competitive recompete. This action is classified under NAICS 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, and PSC R408, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT.

The scope of this requirement covers technical and management support services for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) efforts within the Screening at Speed program and its partner initiatives. Specific services include providing subject matter expertise, project and algorithm evaluation, and certification readiness support. Managed by the Office of Procurement Operations under solicitation number FY26-0107, this sole-source extension was executed without considering other awardees pursuant to FAR 6.103-1 and FAR Class Deviation 25-11. One attachment, a JOFOC document, was published on June 3, 2026, alongside the notice.