Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) Recompete Supporting USTRANSCOM
ID: TRANSCOMA029111Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE AS A SERVICE (DJ10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1d237631fe1047be867dd15ef6a3a6d0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), is seeking qualified contractors for the Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) position as part of a recompete effort. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive cybersecurity and risk management services, focusing on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for USTRANSCOM and its associated commands, including contract management, security auditing, and Zero Trust support. This opportunity is critical for ensuring compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity standards, with the incumbent contract valued at approximately $29 million and set to transition to a new contract period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a white paper by October 17, 2025, and can reach out to Darrah Hill at darrah.m.hill.civ@mail.mil or 618-817-4703 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrah Hill
    (618) 817-4703
    darrah.m.hill.civ@mail.mil
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    2025.09.18 SISO PWS (Draft).pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) to support the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The contract's scope includes providing cybersecurity and risk management services, particularly focusing on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for USTRANSCOM, Air Mobility Command (AMC), and Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) missions. Key task areas involve contract management, risk management support (including Information Systems Security Engineering, software assurance, security auditing, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management), Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) and Authorizing Official (AO) support, optional Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) RMF and SCA support, and Zero Trust support. The contractor will be responsible for various deliverables, metrics, and adherence to numerous DoD and federal cybersecurity policies and standards.
    2025.09.26 RFI SISO.pdf
    USTRANSCOM has issued an RFI for a Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) to gather information for procurement planning. This RFI is not a solicitation but seeks to determine the best approach for acquiring IT services, including cybersecurity, risk management framework (RMF) evaluations, technical testing, software management, and Zero Trust (ZT) support. The incumbent contract, held by Electrosoft Services, Inc., is a Firm Fixed Price small business set-aside valued at ~$29 million. The anticipated NAICS code is 541519, with a small business size standard of $30 million. The new contract's period of performance is expected to be October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031 (Base + four 1-year options). Interested parties are requested to submit a white paper by October 17, 2025, detailing company information, business size, suggestions for the acquisition, industry insights, innovation opportunities, and capabilities related to various cybersecurity standards and technologies. Virtual technical capability meetings will be held around October 20, 2025, for those who submit a white paper and meeting request.
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