Notice of Intent
Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFUS

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9e539e1681c34c06afa2dbbd6508d133/view
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    The Department of Agriculture is seeking Independent Assessor Support Services for the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Owned Datacenters as part of a Notice of Intent. This procurement aims to provide essential support for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, which includes evaluating IT systems against security requirements, conducting vulnerability scans, and generating various security assessment reports. The services are critical for enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring compliance with federal standards, with performance locations including Washington, DC, and St. Louis, MO, while excluding OCONUS employees. Interested parties can contact Camille Perry at camille.perry@usda.gov for further details, and the opportunity is set aside for competition among USDA STRATUS BOA Holders.

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    Camille Perry
    camille.perry@usda.gov
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