Cybersecurity Support Services for Offutt AFB Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
ID: FA4600_DRSN_IAType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

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Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) in Nebraska, is seeking cybersecurity support services for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and other Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems. The primary objective is to provide high-quality, cost-effective cybersecurity services that ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status, and keep security-related documentation current. This procurement is critical for safeguarding vital communication systems and involves providing Cybersecurity Specialist and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) support, as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties that can meet the outlined requirements are encouraged to contact Tyler Imhoff at tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 402-294-6005, and must submit their entity name, UEI and/or CAGE, along with a Capabilities Statement.

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    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for cybersecurity support for the 55th Strategic Communications Squadron (55 SCS) at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The primary objective is to provide high-quality, cost-effective cybersecurity services for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and other Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems. This support ensures compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, maintains Authority to Operate (ATO) for these critical systems, and keeps all security-related documentation current. The contractor will provide Cybersecurity Specialist and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) support for DRSN, Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (G-ASNT), and Non-hardened Aircrew Alerting System (NAAS) – Klaxon. Key responsibilities include managing ATOs, conducting risk assessments, developing security plans, and providing ongoing cybersecurity expertise. The PWS details general contractor requirements such as personnel management, training, security clearances, quality assurance, and adherence to government site rules. The period of performance is a base year with four 12-month option years.
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