Transport Network Research Service and Data Center Database
ID: 70RCSJ24RFI000001Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/ced9751e2cac4844b6b4143b19b51146/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), intends to award a sole source contract to Primetrica, Inc. for the Transport Network Research Service and Data Center Database. This procurement aims to enhance CISA's capabilities in analyzing long-haul networks and the undersea cable market, providing critical data on supply-demand dynamics, carrier profiles, and global data center capacities. The contract is essential for strengthening collaboration between government and industry to mitigate cyber and systemic risks affecting national security. Interested firms are invited to submit capability statements within three days of this notice, with the anticipated performance period set for 12 months, including options for two additional years. For further inquiries, contact William Curto at william.curto@cisa.dhs.gov.

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    william.curto@cisa.dhs.gov
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    DRAFT SOW 9.12.2024.pdf
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is soliciting data sets from Telegeography to enhance its risk assessment capabilities of critical communications infrastructure. The intended use of the data includes analyses for regional characterizations, identifying critical resources, compiling Infrastructure of Concern (IOC) lists, conducting risk assessments, and supporting regional resiliency assessments. The agreement spans a base year from September 2024 to September 2025, with options for two additional years. CISA's National Risk Management Center (NRMC) will leverage the Transport Network Research Service and Data Center Database, which provide insights into long-haul networks, undersea cable markets, and global data center capacities. Essential performance metrics for these data sets include accessibility, completeness, accuracy, and compatibility with CISA’s analytical tools. The document also outlines IT compliance requirements, including adherence to the Department of Homeland Security's Enterprise Architecture, standards for geospatial data, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, it emphasizes the use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials for contractor access to DHS systems. This initiative signifies CISA's commitment to strengthen infrastructure security through informed decision-making and detailed analytical capabilities.
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) intends to award a sole source contract to Primetrica, Inc. This action derives from FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), asserting only one source is reasonably available. The National Risk Management Center (NRMC) under CISA aims to strengthen collaboration between government and industry, focusing on reducing cyber and systemic risks that affect national security. This contract will specifically utilize the Transport Network Research Service and Data Center Database, which provide crucial data on long-haul networks, undersea cables, and global data center capabilities, including supply-demand dynamics, carrier profiles, and pricing trends. The anticipated performance period is 12 months with two additional one-year options. Although the Government is notifying the intent to award, it invites any interested firms with capabilities to respond within three days. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, identifying their business size and ownership status. This notice serves an informational purpose and does not indicate a commitment by the Government to procure the described services.
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