HPCMP CSSP Support Services   3

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE.

This market survey/sources sought is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements described in this announcement. Prospective contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in the future solicitation or contract award as this survey is for planning purposes only and may not result in a solicitation or contract. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

The requirement is currently part of the 8(a) Program and the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) is focused on obtaining information from 8(a) certified businesses only. It is anticipated that if a solicitation is issued for the requirements of this announcement, it will be issued in accordance with 8(a) procedures at FAR 19.8.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541519 Other Computer Related Services.

DESCRIPTION:

The U.S. Army Engineer and Research Development Center (ERDC), Special Projects Contracting Branch is planning to acquire a cybersecurity services acquisition in support of the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) mission to protect, monitor, analyze, detect and respond to unauthorized activity within Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and computer networks residing on the Defense Research Engineering Network (DREN) and the Secret DREN (SDREN).

The overall objective of this procurement is to allow the HPCMP to continue to provide engineering, design and development of tools and processes through the examination and establishment of new methods for cybersecurity deterrence, protection, detection, and adaptation using advanced cybersecurity assessment techniques, as well as to provide services for the evaluation of large-scale cyber data sets using advanced and predictive analytics. The HPCMP has the mission to protect and support the networks, information systems, and confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data on the DREN and SDREN. HPCMP provides comprehensive defensive cybersecurity services to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to and maintain a robust and consistent security environment. This requirement will not include personal services or inherently governmental functions.

Request:

Capability Statement Only that will outline the capabilities to fulfill the attached PWS requirements.

Please note that the contractor will be required to have a Top Secret Facility Clearance at the time of proposal to be considered for award of any subsequent contract.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 HPCMP CSSP PWS - Draft Only

REQUIREMENTS:

If this requirement is issued, the government intends to issue an estimated period of performance of a 12-month base period with four-12 month option periods.

This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or to ultimately award a contract. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. As noted, the U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any company or entity that responds to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed by the government. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.

Interested contractors shall provide a capabilities statement that describes your company's corporate knowledge and relevant experience in providing the same or similar type business support services within the last five years either for the US Government or in private industry. In addition, confirmation of the contractor's FCL status shall be provided as part of this capabilities statement.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement by email to Kevin J. Culley at kevin.j.culley@usace.army.mil and Melissa K. Lynn at melissa.k.lynn@usace.army.mil by June 21, 2022, 4:00pm CT.