This is a request for information (RFI) issued for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, offers, bids, and/or quotes. This is not an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, or confirmation that the Government will contract for the items/services contained in the RFI, nor is any commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract implied.

The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to identify qualified and interested sources that could provide the services stated. The information requested by this notice will be used within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government.

Background

The DHS Chief Information Security Officer Directorate (CISOD) is responsible for developing a comprehensive management approach for ensuring compliance with Federal legislation, regulation and guidelines, departmental policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring information systems operate at an acceptable level of risk based on the designated mode of operations. The DHS CISOD includes the DHS Enterprise and Management Directorate for cyber security management, oversight, and customer support.

Requirements include program management, professional services for the integrated planning, management, and execution of CISOD’s cybersecurity mission, National Security Systems support, Governance Risk and Compliance programs, and Cybersecurity through the Acquisition Life Cycle support for National Security and Sensitive but Unclassified/Controlled Unclassified Information programs and systems. Also, included is engineering and technical assistance for Cybersecurity related missions as required to meet DHS, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and CISOD strategic plans, mission goals and objectives. The requirement will support sub-organizational units within the CISOD which include the National Security Cyber Division and Enterprise Cybersecurity Governance Division. This RFI requires interested contractors to indicate their ability to fulfill the requirements.

All responses are due No Later Than Friday, April 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to the Contracting Officer, Keira Buggs (Keira.Buggs@hq.dhs.gov) and Contracting Specialist, Michael Lipperini (Michael.Lipperini@hq.dhs.gov).

Please see the RFI attachment for more information.