Simulated Media Environment & Software Application Support
ID: IRP25_MARKET_SURVEYType: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, 08405, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/f3c764046c9646a5bb93861864217d09/view
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking qualified vendors to develop, manage, and execute a simulated media environment for its Cybersecurity Incident Response Process 2025 (IRP25). This initiative aims to enhance the agency's cybersecurity readiness by providing comprehensive IT software application support services, including user account management, training, simulated event creation, and media content production for a bi-annual exercise scheduled from December 2024 to August 2025, with the live exercise taking place from August 4th to 8th, 2025. The FAA anticipates a budget of approximately $100,000 for this project, and interested vendors must submit a Capability Statement detailing their business type and relevant experience by September 19, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Frances Marigliano at frances.marigliano@faa.gov or by phone at 609-485-4809.

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    Frances Marigliano
    (609) 485-4809
    frances.marigliano@faa.gov
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    Market Survey_Simulated Media Enviroment.docx
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a Market Survey for the development, management, and execution of a simulated media environment for its Cybersecurity Incident Response Process 2025 (IRP25). This market research aims to identify qualified vendors who can support a series of IT software applications for the agency's bi-annual exercise, scheduled from December 2024 to August 2025, with the live exercise taking place August 4th-8th, 2025. Vendors must provide comprehensive support services, including user account management, training, simulated event creation, and media content production. The FAA anticipates a budget of approximately $100,000, and respondents are required to submit a Capability Statement, along with details about their business type and previous relevant experience, by September 19, 2024. The FAA emphasizes that this Market Survey does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or contract. Responses will be taken for informational purposes only, and all communications must be directed to a specified FAA contact. The goal is to enhance the agency’s cybersecurity readiness by engaging capable vendors in the planning and execution of the upcoming exercise.
    Market Survey Questions and Answers 9_11_2024.docx
    The document outlines a market survey regarding the development of a "simulated media environment" for the FAA, detailing answers to various inquiries pertinent to the project. The simulated environment is designed to involve secure, user-friendly platforms capable of hosting imitation newscast videos and integrating various fake media applications by July 2025. The FAA requires comprehensive training and support for approximately 160 staff users, including virtual demonstrations and written materials, along with user management and troubleshooting services. There is a strict no-flexibility policy regarding the timeline for deliverables, though budget flexibility is possible if justified. This project is part of federal government RFPs focusing on the intersection of cybersecurity and media engagement within an exercise framework, aiming to ensure effective synchronization with FAA operations during simulations.
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