DJ01--Technical Evaluation Security Testing (VA-24-00032846)
ID: 36C10B24Q0174Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking External Assessment Services (SAVD EAS) and Perimeter Defense. This request is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations. The government is interested in gathering information on potential vendors who can provide services related to security testing and assessment. The services required include creating a Red Team program, supporting cyber planning and program development, providing cybersecurity services to healthcare organizations, and maintaining a pipeline of qualified cybersecurity professionals. Interested parties must submit their response by February 1st.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sean DoyleContract Specialist
    sean.doyle@va.gov
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