Updated April 18, 2024
Down to the wire, the latest word out of DHS is that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is planning to compete this National Risk Management Center (NRMC) support task on GSA OASIS SB after all. The RFP is expected to be released as early as next week.
Updated February 27, 2024
Update: Catching up on the heels of the recent industry day and to bring up to speed those who are watching this closely (and we know many of you are), the latest word out of DHS is that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is planning to compete this National Risk Management Center (NRMC) support contract on GSA OASIS. What is not clear is whether this will be set-aside for small business or not. More will be shared as it is made available. The RFP is still expected out in April
“The scope of this contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) encompasses analytic and planning activities in support of the NRMC’s mission. Currently, there are sixteen (16) critical infrastructure sectors, and one (1) critical infrastructure subsector whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are vital to the United States. Incapacitation or destruction of any would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof. The (16) critical infrastructure sectors and one (1) critical infrastructure subsector are: 1. Chemical Sector 2. Commercial Facilities Sector 3. Communications Sector 4. Critical Manufacturing Sector 5. Dams Sector 6. Defense Industrial Base Sector 7. Emergency Services Sector 8. Energy Sector 9. Financial Services Sector 10. Food and Agriculture Sector 11. Government Facilities Sector 12. Healthcare and Public Health Sector 13. Information Technology Sector 14. Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Waste Sector 15. Transportation Systems Sector 16. Water and Wastewater Systems Sector Subsector – Elections Systems Analytic and planning activities in support of the NRMC’s mission include but are not limited to: • conducting data analytics, including enterprise and technical architecture, systems engineering and technical assistance. • performing risk analysis, including cyber and infrastructure analysis, and incident response. • aligning requirements, capabilities, and data available to the NRMC to understand and mitigate risks to critical infrastructure. • reviewing and analyzing systems and assets to identify risks for cascading impacts. • planning support, including strategic planning, and program management. • analytical writing and data visualization • supporting potential work surges to support changing priorities due to new and updated risk management initiatives that support the evolving CISA and NRMC mission space.”
See the full sources sought notice here: DHS CISA NRMC Critical Infrastructure Risk Analysis, FY24NRMC, SAM.gov
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Key Points of Contact
- Angel Rhone, Contracts, DHS – (202) 880-3122
- Gregg Wizar, Contract Specialist, gregory.wizar@cisa.dhs.gov – – (202) 716-1758
- Jonathan Russell, NRMC Associate Director, Risk Services
- Kimberly Guedry, NRMC Associate Director, Analytic Capability
- Erin Walsh, NRMC Associate Director, Strategic Foresight
Pro Tip 2 – Feel like you are missing out on some of the key action at DHS? It can be hard to keep up. Make sure you are in the know by checking out the DHS Competitive Intelligence Segment page, chock full of insights and intelligence related to the agency.
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- Partner Forces **
- Cybermedia Technologies (CTEC)
- Chevo Consulting **
- Leidos
- Global Solutions Group (GSG)
- MetaPhase Consulting **
- AVER
- Akira Technologies
- Innovative Management Concepts (IMC) **
- ABSG Consulting**
- Accenture
- ANALYGENCE
- Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky)
- Noblis**
- Easy Dynamics**
- Miracle Systems
- IVA’AL/NAIS Technologies
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