High Performance Computing Modernization Program Cybersecurity Service Provider Support Service   3

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for Cyber Security Support Services under the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP).

The mission of the HPCMP is to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to unauthorized activities within Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and networks. The ERDC IT Laboratory serves as the Executive Agent for the DoD HPCMP, which operates as a Tier 1 Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) for the DREN and SDREN networks. This contract aims to enhance cybersecurity measures through advanced assessment techniques and predictive analytics.

Work Details
The contractor will provide engineering, design, and development of cybersecurity tools and processes. Key tasks include:
- Protecting and supporting networks and information systems on DREN and SDREN.
- Performing cybersecurity functions including monitoring, analysis, detection, response, and sustainment.
- Managing intrusion detection alerts with specified response times: critical alerts within 15 minutes; high alerts within 30 minutes; medium alerts within 45 minutes; low alerts within one hour.
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
- Providing on-call support during non-core hours for urgent cybersecurity events.
- Developing training programs for personnel to ensure they are equipped to handle cybersecurity tasks effectively.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base period of one year with four additional one-year options and a six-month extension option.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at various locations associated with the HPCMP, primarily focusing on the Defense Research Engineering Network (DREN) and Secret DREN (SDREN).