What Is HCaTS SB?
The Homeland Security Training and Alert System for Small Business (HCaTS SB) is a Government-Wide Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) contract vehicle jointly managed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Authorized under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), HCaTS SB provides federal agencies with streamlined access to training and development services from vetted small business contractors.
HCaTS SB is designed to accelerate procurement for agencies that need customized or off-the-shelf training solutions without lengthy competitive bidding processes. Small businesses on the contract can offer services ranging from instructional design and course development to delivery platforms and workforce development consulting.
GGS on HCaTS SB: Pool 1 Prime Contractor
Gotham Government Services holds a prime contract position under HCaTS SB, Pool 1, effective November 10, 2016. As an established training and workforce development provider, GGS delivers services across three primary NAICS codes:
- NAICS 611430 — Professional Development Training
- NAICS 611699 — Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- NAICS 624310 — Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Our HCaTS SB contract authorizes us to provide customized training and development services to civilian federal agencies seeking solutions that align with their organizational and mission requirements.
How Agencies Order Through HCaTS SB
Federal contracting officers and agency program managers can procure from GGS on HCaTS SB through a straightforward task order process:
- Agency identifies training need — Workforce development, instructional design, or delivery services
- Agency issues Task Order Request — Formal request or statement of work sent to GGS
- GGS responds with proposal — Technical approach, timeline, and pricing
- Award and Notice to Proceed — Contract amendment and task order execution
- Performance and delivery — Training executed under the governing contract terms
The HCaTS SB vehicle eliminates the need for full and open competition, reducing procurement timelines from months to weeks. Agencies benefit from pre-negotiated pricing, proven contractor past performance, and expedited award authority.
GGS Service Scope Under HCaTS SB
Under our HCaTS SB prime contract, Gotham Government Services provides:
Instructional Design & Course Development
- Analysis and learning needs assessment
- ADDIE-model course design (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation)
- Instructor-led training (ILT) materials and curriculum
- eLearning course development (SCORM-compliant, 508-accessible)
- Blended learning solutions
Workforce Development Services
- Competency modeling and assessment
- Career pathing and workforce planning support
- Skills-based training program design
- Training evaluation and impact measurement
Leadership Development
- Executive coaching and facilitation
- Team leadership training
- Culture-informed leadership programs designed to align with organizational context
Change Management & Organizational Development
- Change readiness assessment
- Change communication planning
- Training-enabled change initiatives
- Organization development consulting
Program Support Services
- Training program management
- Vendor coordination
- Training administration and logistics
- Learning management system (LMS) support
Why Federal Agencies Choose GGS on HCaTS SB
SDVOSB Certification
GGS is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), verified by the Small Business Administration. This status enables agencies to meet socioeconomic contracting goals and positions GGS for sole-source procurement authority up to designated thresholds.
20+ Years of Federal Track Record
Since 2006, Gotham Government Services has delivered training and organizational development services to federal clients across multiple contract vehicles. We understand federal timelines, compliance requirements, and the operational realities of government workplaces.
Culture-Informed Training Methodology
Our training approach integrates organizational culture expertise with federal best practices. Courses and programs are designed not just around what needs to be taught, but how the organization actually works—ensuring training drives real behavior change and mission performance.
Dual Contract Vehicles
GGS holds both HCaTS SB and GSA Schedule MAS authority, giving agencies multiple procurement pathways and maximizing their options for rapid contracting.
Getting Started: Contact GGS for Task Order Support
If your agency needs training, workforce development, or instructional design services, GGS is ready to respond to your task order request under HCaTS SB.
Next steps:
- Contact GGS directly to discuss your training need
- Issue a formal task order request or statement of work
- Receive a technical and pricing proposal within 5-7 business days
- Execute the task order and begin training delivery
Reference: HCaTS SB Pool 1, Contract effective November 10, 2016