FY25 PACAF Assessment and Authorization for Federal Information System Management Act (FISMA) and Cybersecurity Hardening
ID: FA521525R0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5215 766 ESS PKPJBPHH, HI, 96860-4928, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors for the FY25 PACAF Assessment and Authorization for Federal Information System Management Act (FISMA) and Cybersecurity Hardening services. This procurement aims to enhance PACAF's cybersecurity compliance with FISMA and Department of Defense directives, providing critical support through the engagement of two Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts and one Threat Vulnerability Manager SME to conduct assessments and offer training to military and DOD civilian personnel. The contract, which is a recompete acquisition, will span one base year with four option years, focusing on maintaining mission readiness and addressing cybersecurity challenges across various PACAF bases in Hawaii, with performance expected to commence on September 30, 2025. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capabilities statements to the primary contact, Dominick Cagle, at dominick.cagle@us.af.mil or by phone at 808-471-4401, with the possibility of an 8(a) direct award if sufficient responses are not received.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the contract for the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) concerning Assessment and Authorization (A&A) under the Federal Information System Management Act (FISMA) and cybersecurity hardening at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The main objectives include enhancing PACAF's cybersecurity adherence to FISMA and Department of Defense directives, mentoring air force wings, and supporting vulnerability management efforts. The contract involves four positions tasked with direct support to PACAF's cybersecurity office, conducting assessments, and providing training. Deliverables consist of multiple status reports, preparation for cybersecurity readiness reviews, and analysis of cybersecurity posture across PACAF's operational bases. The contract spans one base year plus four option years, with performance locations at various PACAF bases and a focus on compliance with security standards, travel regulations, and operational guidelines. Addressing cybersecurity challenges within a vast operational environment, the document emphasizes the necessity of maintaining mission readiness and the importance of thorough vulnerability assessments. Overall, the PWS establishes a detailed framework for achieving cybersecurity objectives vital to the operational effectiveness of PACAF.
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