Blanket Purchase Agreement GS35F0689R-AG3142B130008

The Department of Agriculture awarded a blanket purchase agreement to Securicon, LLC to provide Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization services across multiple agency components. Securicon was issued task orders under the agreement to conduct activities aligned with RMF steps 1 through 3B, 4 through 4B, and 6 involving security testing, authorization, and continuous monitoring of systems. Services included security assessments, engineering, technical writing, and planning to validate security controls for systems related to functions like financial management, civil rights, and plant/veterinary programs. Task orders were issued from FY2013 to FY2019 at locations including Washington D.C., New Orleans, and Raytown, with total values ranging up to $181,739.24. The single award agreement was awarded through GSA Schedule 70 and facilitated ongoing assessment and authorization of critical USDA systems to support regulatory compliance.

The statement of work specified RMF steps 1 through 3B and 4 through 4B assessment and authorization services for named USDA systems. Securicon was issued task orders to perform activities such as risk assessments, security control testing, and authorization documentation to satisfy RMF requirements. Services were provided under both fixed price and labor hour task orders issued across multiple USDA agencies, including the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and Risk Management Agency. The blanket purchase agreement established an efficient means for the Department of Agriculture to maintain assessment and authorization of systems integral to its programs.