Mock Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA)
ID: N0018926Q0006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R410)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ffa0e0f21f7b48299dae0d297f233195/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Mock Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) services for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland. The objective of this procurement is to identify, document, and assess security vulnerabilities and risks within USNA’s unclassified educational environment, utilizing the assessment standards developed under the CORA model. This requirement is critical for enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the academy and ensuring the integrity of its educational operations. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 19, 2025, with questions due by December 16, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on technical capability and price, with a performance period extending from two days after contract award until March 30, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Jordan Walton at jordan.l.walton.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Jordan Walton
    jordan.l.walton.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Combined Synopsis and Solicitation.pdf
    This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (N0018926Q0006) outlines the United States Naval Academy's (USNA) requirement for services to identify, document, and assess security vulnerabilities and risks within its unclassified educational environment. The solicitation, a 100% small business set-aside, seeks a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for "Mock CORA Assessment Services." Quotes are due by December 19, 2025, and questions by December 16, 2025. Evaluation will be based on technical capability (acceptable/unacceptable) and price, with technical proposals needing to meet all requirements and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The period of performance is from 2 Days After Date of Contract (ADC) to March 30, 2026, at the USNA in Annapolis, MD. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to safeguarding covered contractor information systems and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.
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