FISMA Auditing Services
ID: 19AQMM25N0101Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7e054aa8a5064ce2a768bd3f02d7dc6a/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified vendors to provide FISMA Auditing Services, aimed at establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) in their compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). The procurement will focus on IT-related performance auditing services to assess the effectiveness of information security programs and practices within the Department and USAGM, adhering to established standards such as GAO's Government Auditing Standards. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses, including company profiles and relevant experience, by November 22, 2024, with questions accepted until November 15, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Barbra Postell at postellbj@state.gov.

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    Barbra Postell
    postellbj@state.gov
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    RFI Notice.docx
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Office of Inspector General issued a Request for Information (RFI) for FISMA Audit Services, aimed at identifying vendors for IT-related performance auditing. This RFI seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support the Department and the U.S. Agency for Global Media's (USAGM) compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). The document outlines the Department's cybersecurity structure, detailing the roles of various bureaus and information system environments, including OpenNet and ClassNet, which handle unclassified and classified data respectively. The audits will adhere to several established standards, including GAO's Government Auditing Standards and specific requirements for federal financial statements and information security programs. The objectives of the audits include assessing the effectiveness of information security practices and fulfilling compliance obligations. The RFI calls for responses that include company profiles, recent experience, and any industry feedback to enhance proposal development. Submissions are limited to 10 pages and must address specific qualifications, independence, and IT security compliance requirements. This initiative emphasizes the commitment to accountability and security within federal operations.
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