DIA CIO RFI: Risk Management Framework Multi-Level Security (MLS) Systems Support Services– MRAS

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Chief Information Office (CIO) Cyber & Security (C&S) Division’s primary objective is to acquire the Subject Matter Expertise (SME) with the requisite cybersecurity Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to assist in the mission of the C&S Division’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) support with an exclusive focus on assessing MLS systems.

This Cyber Services solicitation is intended to address the RMF mission needs of the CIO specific to MLS systems.  The RMF is a structured process used by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies to ensure that information systems, including MLS systems, operate securely and meet regulatory requirements.  The RMF process includes the following key steps:

• Categorize the Information System:
  • Identify the information types processed by the MLS system
  • Determine the potential impact on the organization should the information be compromised.
• Select Security Controls:
  • Select appropriate security controls from NIST SP 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations) that address the risks identified during categorization.
  • Tailor the controls to the specific requirements of MLS systems, ensuring they cover data separation, access control, and auditing.
• Implement Security Controls:
  • Implement the selected security controls within the MLS system.
  • Ensure that the implementation aligns with the system’s architecture and operational environment.
• Assess Security Controls:
  • Conduct an assessment to verify that the security controls are implemented correctly and are effective in their operational environment.
  • Use assessment methods such as testing, inspection, and interviews.
• Authorize Information System:
  • Prepare an authorization package that includes the security plan, security assessment report, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) from the designated official, confirming that the MLS system meets the required security standards.
• Monitor Security Controls:
  • Continuously monitor the MLS system to ensure that security controls remain effective.
  • Conduct periodic assessments and update the security plan as necessary.

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