Request for Information - Cyber Defense and Intelligence Support Services (CDISS)

This government file, likely an RFP or grant application, focuses on establishing a robust communication and information sharing system. The document details requirements for a comprehensive platform to facilitate information exchange and collaboration among various entities. Key aspects include system architecture, data management, and interoperability standards, ensuring seamless integration and secure data handling. The system emphasizes efficient communication channels, data accessibility, and the ability to support diverse operational needs. It outlines the technical specifications and functional requirements necessary for developing and implementing a reliable and secure information infrastructure, highlighting the importance of a well-structured and adaptable solution for government operations.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking professional support services for its Cyber Defense and Intelligence Support Services (CDISS) program. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the need for a contractor to enhance ICE's ability to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity threats and incidents, ensuring compliance with federal regulations like FISMA and DHS policies. The scope includes 24/7/365 monitoring, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response for ICE and other DHS Components. The objective is to utilize a cyber intrusion “kill chain” process to improve the identification, detection, protection, and response to Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) across approximately 53,000 network devices. The contractor will also support emerging cybersecurity initiatives, including Post-Quantum Computing, AI/ML risk mitigation, and the secure adoption of agentic services. Work will be performed primarily in Chandler, AZ, and Washington, DC, with some remote work and travel. The contractor will provide program management, SOC/CSIRC operations, threat detection and analysis, incident response, and proactive defense capabilities, including continuous threat exposure management, cyber threat hunting, and continuous penetration testing.

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