Cybersecurity Support Services: Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
ID: AS021420251319Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Cybersecurity Support Services for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The contractor will be responsible for managing governance, compliance, risk management, and operational support in cybersecurity, which is critical for DSCA's mission of facilitating defense article transfers to international clients. This opportunity emphasizes the need for a contractor with relevant experience and the capability to handle classified work, including maintaining a SECRET facility clearance. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by April 10, 2025, and can contact Ali M. Beshir at ali.m.beshir.civ@mail.mil or Courtney Applewhite at courtney.s.applewhite.civ@mail.mil for further information.

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Mar 17, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for Cybersecurity Support services required by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The contractor will manage governance, compliance, risk management, and operations in cybersecurity, essential for DSCA's mission of managing defense article transfers to international customers. Services encompass strategy development, compliance documentation, risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and incident response, primarily executed by a team of cybersecurity professionals stationed at designated government facilities. The contract spans one base year and four optional extension years, starting September 15, 2025, with specific tasks detailed for continuous operations and quality management. The contractor is mandated to develop a Quality Control Plan, ensure personnel meet required qualifications, and maintain a stable workforce to fulfill the contract demands. Additionally, the contractor is required to follow strict security protocols and maintain SECRET clearance for all personnel involved. Overall, this PWS emphasizes the contractor's role in enhancing DSCA's cybersecurity posture while ensuring compliance with established policies and regulations, aiming to effectively support their operational objectives and strategic mission.
Mar 12, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Department of Defense's Acquisition Directorate has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Cybersecurity Support Services on behalf of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This initiative aims to identify qualified contractors to provide personnel and resources necessary to enhance cybersecurity operations linked to international defense cooperation. The DSCA, responsible for the sale and transfer of defense items to foreign customers, seeks support for critical tasks including governance, compliance, and risk management in cybersecurity. Interested entities, including various classifications of small businesses, are encouraged to respond by April 10, 2025, with detailed capability statements outlining their relevant experience, security clearances, and past performance on similar contracts. These submissions will help the government in market research and may lead to the creation of a Request for Proposal (RFP). Notably, the work will primarily take place at contractors' facilities and key locations in Arlington, VA, and Mechanicsburg, PA. Responses must adhere to specific guidelines, including confidentiality protocols regarding proprietary information, and will not incur any obligation for the government. This notice is part of the government's strategy to streamline cybersecurity support within the defense sector while promoting a competitive contract environment.
Mar 10, 2025, 8:07 PM UTC
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking responses for a Sources Sought Notice related to Cybersecurity Support Services issued by the Washington Headquarters Services on behalf of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The notice aims to identify qualified vendors under NAICS Code 541519 to assist DSCA in managing the sale and transfer of defense articles and services to international customers. Contractors must provide comprehensive support, including personnel, equipment, and services to fulfill cybersecurity requirements. Key tasks include formulating governance strategies, data analysis, business process design, and financial policy support, all requiring personnel with security clearances at the SECRET level. Interested vendors, including all types of small businesses, are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their qualifications, experience, and compliance with security requirements. Responses must be no longer than five pages and are due by April 10, 2025. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a solicitation but aims to gather information for potential future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) regarding cybersecurity support.
Mar 17, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking capabilities for Cybersecurity Support Services via a Sources Sought Notice, released by the Washington Headquarters Service on behalf of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This notice aims to identify qualified vendors under NAICS 541519, covering other computer-related services. The selected contractor will provide various cybersecurity services, including governance, compliance, risk management, and operational support, primarily for the DSCA’s mission to facilitate defense articles and services to international clients. Respondents must demonstrate relevant experience, security capabilities, and compliance with classified work requirements, including holding a SECRET facility clearance. The deadline for submissions is April 10, 2025. This solicitation serves as preliminary market research, not a solicitation for proposals. Potential contractors are encouraged to submit detailed capability statements, adhering to stringent formatting and content guidelines, to inform future requests for proposals or contract opportunities.
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