United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Cybersecurity & Communications Security (COMSEC) Program Support
ID: 832471018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2e7bf6af6aa74d60871d192c0d7cc51a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is seeking small businesses to support the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) in its Cybersecurity and Communications Security (COMSEC) Program. The primary objectives of this procurement include providing professional support in cybersecurity and COMSEC, encompassing program management, operational support, training compliance, and logistics inspection preparation across 15 continental U.S. military sites. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Army's cybersecurity capabilities and ensuring mission readiness in the face of evolving threats. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by November 7, 2024, and a Top Secret Facility Clearance is required for participation. For further inquiries, contact Lauren Koerkenmeier at lauren.e.koerkenmeier.civ@mail.mil or Victoria Arentsen at victoria.l.arentsen.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lauren Koerkenmeier
    lauren.e.koerkenmeier.civ@mail.mil
    Victoria Arentsen
    victoria.l.arentsen.civ@mail.mil
    Files
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    832471018 FORSCOM Draft PWS.pdf
    The provided document is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Cybersecurity and Communications Security (COMSEC) Program Support. The main objectives of this contract are to offer professional support in cybersecurity and COMSEC through mentoring, training, and subject matter expertise to FORSCOM personnel across various regional sites. The contract scope encompasses tasks such as program management, security requirements management, and cybersecurity operational support while adhering to Department of Defense guidelines. The contractor is expected to provide surge support, maintain compliance metrics, conduct security assessments and audits, and manage training programs. Performance requirements include delivering program management plans, cybersecurity scorecards, and compliance reports, with a focus on maintaining a high-quality standard with minimal errors. The contract is supported by various security clearances depending on the classified nature of tasks. The specified period of performance includes a base year with four optional extensions, emphasizing continuous collaboration and evaluation to ensure mission readiness and effective implementation of cybersecurity frameworks. Overall, this PWS underlines the U.S. Army's commitment to bolstering its cybersecurity and COMSEC capabilities amidst evolving threats.
    832471018 FORSCOM Sources Sought.pdf
    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses capable of supporting the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Cybersecurity and Communications Security (COMSEC) Program at 15 continental U.S. sites. The notice outlines the need for cybersecurity program management, daily operations support, training compliance, and COMSEC logistics inspection preparation. The anticipated performance period is June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030, targeting key U.S. military installations. Prospective bidders must demonstrate experience in providing oversight, compliance assessments, and risk management within the Department of Defense (DoD). A Top Secret Facility Clearance is required for participation. Interested companies should submit detailed capabilities statements by November 7, 2024. This notice serves as market research and is not a formal request for proposals, emphasizing that responses are voluntary and at the respondents’ expense. The initiative aims to foster small business participation in future procurement activities, focusing on firms that can manage cybersecurity and COMSEC-related tasks effectively in support of the U.S. military's operational needs.
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