JUDICIARY - Managed Detection and Response Service - MRAS

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO), through its Department of Technology Services (DTS) Information Technology Security Office (ITSO), is seeking to enhance its IT security posture by leveraging the expertise of external contractors. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support court units and national program offices across the Federal Judiciary in managing cybersecurity risks effectively. The AO's goal is to ensure that these judicial entities have access to critical information necessary for making informed, risk-based decisions regarding their IT systems, which are essential for their mission-critical functions.

This solicitation, conducted by the General Services Administration (GSA) on behalf of the Judiciary, focuses on acquiring comprehensive Security Operations Center (SOC) services. The scope of work includes providing technical, engineering, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for cybersecurity operations. Specifically, contractors are expected to deliver managed detection and response services that align with ITSO's mission to safeguard federal judiciary networks and cloud environments from cyber threats.

The SOC services required under this contract encompass several critical tasks such as program management and control, transition planning, performance metrics evaluation, daily briefings on security status, threat hunting activities, and conducting cybersecurity exercises and drills. Additionally, contractors must be prepared to offer surge support in response to emerging cyber threats. These efforts aim to fortify the judiciary's defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks while ensuring compliance with established security policies guided by NIST standards.

Overall, this contract represents a strategic partnership between the AO's ITSO and industry leaders specialized in cybersecurity operations. By engaging qualified vendors through this Request for Information (RFI), the Judiciary seeks not only to enhance its current security measures but also to foster an environment where proactive threat detection and incident response become integral components of its IT infrastructure management strategy.