CISA RFI: $18B Cybersecurity Solutions Configuration and Deployment IDIQ

Notice ID: 47QFRA25K0003

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for a range of scope/tasks to include functional alignment areas related to the legacy DEFEND orders.  The potential acquisition scope of this RFI would include previous RFIs for “Deployment Services” with the RFI ID as 47QFRA23K0003 and “SCABS” with the RFI ID as 47QFRA24K0005.  Please see attached documents for more details and instructions on responses.

The purpose of this IDIQ is to enhance the cybersecurity posture of FCEB agencies through the configuration and deployment of solutions that meet CISA capability requirements, other federal mandates, and the need for security solutions that involve use of industry standards and best practices.

The Government requires a flexible approach to support the implementation of evolving technical capabilities in a rapidly changing cybersecurity environment during the entire life of the IDIQ.  The approach also will reflect the need for nimble project design and execution and leverage industry investment in technology development to ensure these requirements are incorporated into current solutions and future technologies and products.

Solutions are typically commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products. This IDIQ shall provide the services to ensure that solutions are planned, configured, and implemented for agencies requiring support. The cadence of solution deployment to agencies will be iterative and continual throughout the period of performance.

The high-level performance objectives of this IDIQ include provide multiple service options that support implementation of a comprehensive yet flexible security plan, tailored to meet agency needs, existing or new mandates for performance and plan implementation –

1. Implement measurable and achievable outcomes to reduce program risk, continuously acquire rapidly changing tools and technology and enable flexibility to support scalable solutions  2. Leverage/encourage depth and breadth of maximum partnerships to deliver the best solutions.
2. Employ agile approaches to effectively address agency rapidly evolving needs promoting speed, agility while streamlining means to procure services, providing flexibility of options to fill security gaps and continually improve overall security posture without having to initiate new acquisition activity,
3. Identify and implement cost savings to CISA and agencies without affecting quality.
4. Provide a methodical approach to assess agency readiness and develop and maintain plans for capability deployment.
5. Coordinate effectively with entities on design activities, technology implementation componentry, data integration, and procurement administration. Coordination will span across Government stakeholders and other contractors.
6. Deploy, configure and test deployed solutions at agencies, while leveraging original equipment manufacturer (OEM) professional services when available.
7. Successfully verify the agency’s deployed solutions and support validation of the system’s related operational requirements, as needed.
8. Provide ancillary support to meet capacity building solution(s) development and sustainment needs. (This is not limited to the CDM solution)
9. Develop better cyber tool buying approaches and execute strategic and tactical transactions for CISA and Federal Agencies …

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