The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Office of Industrial Security (IS) is seeking a non-personal service contract to provide technical support and future development of the Safeguard (SFG), which enhances the Defense Industrial Base Common Operational Picture of Risk (COP-R). SFG will be integrated with the National Industrial Security System Increment Two (NI2) and must be accessible to stakeholders within the DCSA and other Government agencies. The Government shall not exercise direct supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.
Objectives:
Move SFG capabilities from the non-classified internet protocol router network (NIPR) to the secret internet protocol router network (SIPR), Test SIPR servers and the user interface/user experience (UI/UX) for compatibility, Test different map compatibility, Identify CI data sources for ingesting into SFG, Introduce CI data into risk model. Services include technical support, SAFEGUARD enhancements, and collaboration and knowledge transfer as outlined below. The Contractor shall accomplish the following:
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for the SFG, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and user assistance.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for the SFG.
- Conduct regular system checks and performance monitoring to ensure optimal functionality and proactively identify potential issues.
- Collaborate with DCSA’s stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document current/future requirements for Safeguard.
- Collaborate with other contractors, and government entities working on SFG.
- Integrate CDAO sponsored data layer up to the SIPR level
- Automate data processing and integration into the Safeguard (SFG) model
- Ensure all new developments adhere to government security standards and regulations for handling sensitive data.
- Virtualize SFG and leverage cloud capability through containerization or virtualization
- Operate and maintain SFG in a container or virtual environment for testing software, applications, and code (i.e. virtual sandbox)
- Execute improvements in the Safeguard model
- Incorporate threat environment data up to the SIPR level
- Improve map textures, functions, and capability beyond current limitations
- BPT test and validate the compatibility of SFG with both Power BI and Tableau server environments
- Conduct user testing and incorporate stakeholder feedback within scope of work
- Collaborate effectively with other government contractors and stakeholders involved in the NI2 program and related initiatives.
- Participate in regular meetings and technical exchanges to ensure alignment and coordination across all stakeholders.
- Provide knowledge transfer and training to DCSA personnel and other designated users on new features, functionalities, and best practices for using the SFG.
Reguiring Activity./Program Office: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Industrial Security Directorate, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22314
Contracting Activity: DCSA - Contracting and Procurement Office (CPO), 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22314
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Responses should include:
1. Business Name and Address
2. Name of company representative and their business title
3. Type of Business
4. CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID
5. Your contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product.
Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email NLT 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Sunday, July 20, 2025, to jennifer.m.sayler.civ@mail.mil, Contract Specialist.
Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than five pages) demonstrating ability to perform services listed in this description. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICIATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
