The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) invites interested vendors and industry stakeholders to participate in two upcoming events focused on fostering innovation in federal acquisition:
1. Innovation Industry Day,
Date: Monday, June 16th, 2025
Time: 2:00pm EST – 4:00pm EST
Format: In-Person/Virtual [limited virtual capacity]
This session will highlight the agency’s acquisition innovation priorities and showcase current and emerging strategies to modernize how we buy. Participants will learn about innovation initiatives, hear success stories, and explore opportunities to collaborate on new approaches to procurement.
2. Reverse Innovation Industry Day
Date: Monday, August 4th, 2025
Time: 2:00pm EST – 4:00pm EST
Format: In-Person/Virtual [limited virtual capacity]
This event flips the script—we’ll listen to you. Vendors are invited to share commercial best practices, emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and creative acquisition strategies that the federal government could adopt or adapt. We are especially interested in hearing from small businesses, startups, and non-traditional contractors.
Why Attend?
These events are informational only and do not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue any future solicitation.
How to Register
Please RSVP by May 31, 2025, 4:00pm EST using Microsoft Forms using the link below.
The RSVP requests your:
Attendance may be limited. Early registration is recommended. A tentative agenda will be provided to participants.
Point of Contact
ICE Acquisition Innovation Advocates (AIAs)
ICE OAQ Procurement Innovation Council (PIC)
POC: ICEPIC@ice.dhs.gov