The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for contracting support for the Department of Defense’s Sensing Systems Support (SSS) initiative. It emphasizes the need for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to enhance software/hardware integration, cybersecurity accreditation, and lifecycle management of various sensing capabilities. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks support for technologies including the Open Sensor Platform, Full Packet Capture, and Intrusion Detection Systems. Key objectives involve sustaining these systems, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and facilitating seamless interoperability within the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). The contractor will engage in tasks such as contract management, operations, maintenance, and technical support, with specific metrics for reporting progress and managing risks. The document highlights the critical nature of maintaining a secure, effective cyber defense infrastructure, as well as integration with commercial and government software solutions. Deliverables include comprehensive reporting, status updates, and overseeing asset management. The contract's success is contingent upon the coordinated efforts of various teams to enhance operational capabilities across multiple platforms while adhering to established security standards and guidelines.
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of supporting its new Sensing Systems Support (SSS) requirement for Cyber Analysis and Data Analytics. This includes software/hardware integration, machine learning, cybersecurity accreditation, and project management for sensors across the Department of Defense Information Network. The anticipated contract spans from March 2025 to March 2028, primarily performed near Ft. Meade, MD. The notice seeks responses from small businesses, including disadvantaged and veteran-owned entities, to gather information on their capabilities in deploying cybersecurity solutions, customer support, and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages. Respondents must provide company details, socio-economic status, contract vehicles, and feedback on proposal clarity, cost estimation, and contracting methodologies. Responses are due by November 5, 2024, and will be used for market research, with no obligation for government contract award. This notice emphasizes DISA's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity across military networks while fostering small business participation in federal procurement processes.