PROTECTS II
ID: 2032H5-26-Q-000001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEIRS - NEW CARROLLTONLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DJ01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01e557f6a0404ed382008b881dcb60da/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Provision of Treasury Enterprise Cybersecurity Technology & Services (PROTECTS II). This initiative aims to enhance the Treasury's cybersecurity resilience by gathering insights on technical capabilities, including governance structures, scalability, and innovative technologies such as AI and automation. The PROTECTS II Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will facilitate the acquisition of enterprise-level cybersecurity services over a decade, ensuring compliance with federal standards and addressing evolving threats. Interested vendors must submit their responses via GSA eBuy by June 13, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Jon Carney at jonathan.w.carney@irs.gov.

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    Jon Carney
    jonathan.w.carney@irs.gov
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    Attachment 1 - DRAFT PROTECTS II PWS.docx
    The PROTECTS II Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) outlines a streamlined framework for acquiring enterprise-level cybersecurity services under the Department of the Treasury’s Resiliency initiative. Designed in line with federal regulations (FAR 8.405-3), this BPA specifies scalable cybersecurity services that adapt to evolving threats while ensuring compliance with mandates such as FISMA and NIST standards. Key areas of focus include governance, risk management, continuous monitoring, incident response, and identity and access management. The BPA spans a decade (2025-2035) and establishes procedures for ordering these services through individual Call Orders, which detail specific tasks, pricing, and performance expectations. Each Call Order is binding and must conform to the BPA terms. The document emphasizes accountability in performance, along with a comprehensive quality assurance and control framework to monitor contractor outputs. To ensure compliance, the Contractor must adhere to various federal laws and directives, including guidelines from NIST and DHS. Additionally, it enforces rigorous personnel security clearance requirements and established invoicing procedures, ensuring timely and accurate payments linked to deliverables. In summary, the PROTECTS II BPA aims to enhance the Treasury's cybersecurity posture through flexible, accountable, and compliant service acquisition.
    Attachment 2 - PROTECTS II RFI Questions Comments.xlsx
    The document pertains to the Request for Information (RFI) associated with the Providing Treasury Enterprise Cybersecurity Technology & Services (PROTECTS) II initiative. It is structured to include a section for questions, answers, and comments related to the RFI. The main focus is on gathering input from industry stakeholders regarding their capabilities in providing advanced cybersecurity technologies and services tailored for the Treasury's enterprise environment. Key points include the emphasis on the importance of robust cybersecurity measures given the rising threats, as well as the need for innovative solutions that can effectively protect sensitive financial information. The RFI aims to refine the Treasury's understanding of the market offerings and to foster better competition among potential contractors, ultimately enhancing national security. This document reflects the government's commitment to addressing cybersecurity needs through collaborative engagement with industry experts.
    Attachment 3 - PROTECTS II RFI.docx
    The government is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Provision of Treasury Enterprise Cybersecurity Technology & Services (PROTECTS) II. This RFI seeks input from industry regarding technical capabilities necessary to enhance Treasury's cybersecurity resilience. Interested organizations must provide a company profile and respond to a series of technical questions focused on their experience with federal cybersecurity services, understanding of Treasury's objectives, and integration of innovative technologies such as AI and automation. Key topics include governance structures, scalability to meet surge needs, and operations in both classified and unclassified environments. Additionally, contractors are asked to discuss workforce management strategies, address potential challenges of a single-award structure, and propose performance evaluation criteria for future task orders. The overall aim of the RFI is to gather market insights to inform a business process agreement (BPA) that emphasizes outcome-based execution, continuous improvement, and partnership with vendors to enhance service delivery within the cybersecurity domain.
    Attachment 4 - Draft PROTECTS II Special Notice.docx
    The PROTECTS II Special Notice outlines the government’s intentions for operational support under the PROTECTS Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). It specifies two primary business models: Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) support involving Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services at contractor locations, and on-premises support using Government-provided solutions at authorized sites. Successful offerors must be capable of executing both models, providing pricing for each. Additionally, some roles will require contractor employees to have clearances as per the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), necessitating a Top-Secret Facility Clearance and the inclusion of the clearance’s CAGE Code in proposals. The government expects offerors to meet these security requirements and be ready for immediate support upon award of the Task Orders, although classified information storage at contractor facilities is not anticipated. This document acts as a framework for potential contractors seeking to respond to the RFQ for PROTECTS II services, emphasizing the criticality of security compliance and flexibility in service delivery.
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