HHS NIH - DDC Professional Support Services - MRAS

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess capabilities related to providing professional support services for the Division of Defensive Counterintelligence (DDC). This initiative is part of a broader effort by HHS to enhance its defensive counterintelligence operations within the Office of Research Services (ORS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The overall goal is to ensure that NIH maintains robust security measures to protect its critical research infrastructure and sensitive information from potential threats.

The work being requested involves comprehensive professional services support for the DDC. This includes developing and implementing strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential counterintelligence threats that could impact NIH's research activities. The selected service provider will be expected to deliver expertise in areas such as threat analysis, risk assessment, and security policy development. Additionally, they will provide training and support for NIH personnel on best practices in counterintelligence operations.

Moreover, the contractor will be tasked with conducting regular assessments of existing security protocols and recommending improvements where necessary. This may involve coordinating with other federal agencies and integrating advanced technologies or methodologies into NIH's current security framework. By leveraging specialized knowledge in defensive counterintelligence, the contractor will play a crucial role in safeguarding NIH's valuable research assets against espionage or other malicious activities.