Castle Keep - Request For Information (RFI)
ID: PANAPG25P0000007632Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-0000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/b133d6f7318c4b64802398e64227c4b3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Castle Keep project, which focuses on defensive cyberspace operations. The procurement aims to develop, test, and accredit the Castle Keep automated security program utilizing Amazon C2S cloud services, ensuring the secure management of sensitive information while adhering to stringent cybersecurity policies. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the Army's operational capabilities in cyberspace, emphasizing the need for high-level security clearances, technical documentation, and compliance with performance metrics. Interested parties can reach out to Esha Guhaniyogi at esha.guhaniyogi.civ@army.mil or Lynette N. Perez at lynette.n.perez.civ@army.mil for further details.

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    Esha Guhaniyogi
    esha.guhaniyogi.civ@army.mil
    Lynette N. Perez
    lynette.n.perez.civ@army.mil
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    Performance Work Statement_Task Order 04_CASTLE KEEP (FINAL) (26 February 2025).pdf
    The CASTLE KEEP Implementation Task Order 04 primarily outlines the requirements for defensive cyberspace operations related to Castle Keep, an automated security program for the Army. The contract is managed by the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground and involves a twelve-month performance period. Key personnel are designated for contract oversight, including a Contracting Officer and Project Manager. The contractor's responsibilities include the development, testing, and accreditation of CASTLE KEEP using Amazon C2S cloud services to ensure the secure management of sensitive information. Specific requirements include maintaining a high-level security clearance for participating personnel, meeting strict performance metrics, supporting system modernization, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies. The contractor must deliver substantial technical documentation and undergo multiple review processes to maintain software integrity, quality assurance, and continuous improvement through various development stages. Efforts include software maintenance, user training, accreditation support, and managing system functionality across Army operations. Overall, this task order emphasizes detailed technical specifications necessary for a modern cybersecurity framework, exhibiting the government's commitment to maintaining secure operational capabilities in cyberspace.
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