Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from the scientific community regarding the continued use of Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) to accommodate DHS requirements for Centers of Excellence (COE) research, analysis, and technical services. The RFI covers Phase XI of the COE BOAs and identifies thrust areas including emerging animal diseases, explosives detection, border security, immigration studies, and other homeland security topics. Responses will inform DHS planning for a potential future solicitation; this is not a Request for Proposals and no contract will be awarded from responses to this RFI.