ASRS Cybersecurity Workshop
ID: W911KF25Q0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC ANADANNISTON, AL, 36201-4199, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING (U012)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting a sole-source procurement for a Cybersecurity Workshop to be conducted by Dematic Corporation at the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in Heflin, Alabama. The workshop aims to assess the cybersecurity requirements of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) and identify necessary upgrades to ensure compliance with Department of Army cybersecurity standards. This initiative is critical for addressing the current vulnerabilities in the ASRS IT infrastructure, which is outdated and at risk of non-compliance, potentially jeopardizing its operational status. Offers for this procurement are due by 10:00 AM on January 7, 2025, and must be submitted electronically; interested parties can contact Sara B. Young at sara.b.young.civ@army.mil or by phone at 571-588-0975 for further information.

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    The Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is initiating a Cybersecurity Workshop with Dematic Corporation to upgrade its Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in compliance with Department of Army (DA) Cybersecurity requirements. The current ASRS IT infrastructure is outdated, at risk of failure, and not compliant with security protocols, potentially leading to its removal from the network. The workshop aims to assess Cybersecurity gaps, evaluate operational processes, and identify necessary upgrades to ensure compliance and functionality. This two-part workshop will comprise three days on-site at ANAD, followed by a remote session to finalize the system scope and improvements. Dematic, the original equipment manufacturer, requires compensation for its team’s involvement and will supply Cybersecurity specifications for the system upgrade. The government will provide necessary personnel and access to existing ASRS documentation. This initiative is part of ANAD’s broader Capital Improvement Plan, emphasizing the need for adherence to evolving cybersecurity standards within military operations, underscoring the importance of systematic planning in response to identified risks.
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    The solicitation W911KF25Q0012 is issued for a sole-source procurement to Dematic Corporation for a Cyber Security Workshop at the Anniston Army Depot. The workshop's objective is to assess the cybersecurity requirements of the ASRS solution and identify gaps to ensure compliance for its life-cycle upgrade. Offers are due by 10:00 AM on January 7, 2025, and must be submitted electronically. The document outlines specific requirements related to contractor qualifications, safety protocols, and payment preferences. It emphasizes that all employees requiring access must undergo identification verification and training in anti-terrorism and operations security. Various clauses and narratives clarify procedural and regulatory conditions, including insurance requirements and safety standards for work on Government property. The procurement reflects the government's commitment to ensure secure operational environments, while aiming to integrate specific cybersecurity standards within its infrastructure operations.
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