Risk management framework (RMF) step 1-3B and step 4-4B information technology security assessment and authorization (SA & a) of USDA systems.

The Blanket Purchase Agreement awarded by the Department of Agriculture aims to procure risk management framework certification and accreditation services, including steps one through four of the risk management framework process. The prime contractor, Humantouch LLC HT Division, was issued this single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract vehicle valued at $0 with a period of performance through March 2018 under the Information Technology Schedule 70.

Under the BPA, Humantouch LLC HT Division received four task order awards from various Department of Agriculture offices totaling approximately $114,557 to provide IT help desk, security assessment and authorization, and enterprise program management services. Services were performed in Washington, D.C. under firm fixed price arrangements between July 2013 and March 2015. The task orders awarded no set-asides and aimed to support the Department's implementation of the risk management framework for information technology systems authorization and accreditation across key programs.

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The Blanket Purchase Agreement awarded by the Department of Agriculture to Humantouch LLC HT Division aims to procure risk management framework certification and accreditation services, including steps one through four, under the Information Technology Schedule 70 contract vehicle. The BPA's potential value is listed as $0 with a performance period through March 2018.

Four task orders awarded against the BPA by various Department of Agriculture offices total approximately $114,557. Task orders were awarded under firm fixed price arrangements between July 2013 and March 2015 for IT help desk support, security assessment and authorization services, and enterprise program management support. Services were performed in Washington, D.C. Task orders issued no set-asides and supported the Department's implementation of the Risk Management Framework for information technology systems authorization and accreditation across key programs, including those within the Office of Communications, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and Office of Procurement and Property Management. Humantouch LLC HT Division utilized its over 20 years of experience providing IT solutions and technical support to federal agencies in fulfilling the services required under the BPA task orders.