21K0001 RFI Final.pdf

National Science Foundation

Request for Information (RFI) RFI No. 491004-21-K-0001 Title: Managed Security Service

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Background

3.0 Requested Content of Responses to this Request for Information

4.0 Point of Contacts

5.0 Attachments

1.0 Introduction

******This is NOT a solicitation for proposal, proposal abstracts, or quotations. ********

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting a market survey to determine the capability of industry to address the prospective requirement described in the attached Statement of Work. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for planning purposes regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the work outlined in the attached Statement of Work and size status of potential interested vendors.

2.0 Background

The array of services and technologies in the IT arena continues to expand as users and applications are added to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) network. At the same time, cybercriminals and corrupt organizations are becoming ever more mobile and sophisticated. Therefore, AIL has a potential need for managed security services to safeguard USAP networks and systems against ever-evolving security threats.

Managed security services provide Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) logging and alerting of endpoints, email, web, and networks, anti-virus, anti-malware/spyware, intrusion detection, and security event management, and include capabilities such as authentication. NSF is seeking information on potential Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) capable of using internal resources to deliver industry-standard security operations center monitoring capabilities for the USAP, to include providing SIEM services.

The scope of work anticipates a potential vendor who will need to be integrated with existing USAP network management activities conducted by the incumbent USAP contractor on the Antarctic Support Contract, Leidos, Inc., and other USAP/NSF partners. The potential requirement is for an MSSP to provide and manage their own hardware and software to implement the required capabilities for the USAP network. USAP/NSF will designate the organizations that will participate with the potential MSSP in deploying and operating the monitoring capabilities.

3.0 Requested Content of Responses to this Request for Information

NSF encourages any interested parties to submit a Capability Statement to the individuals identified in Section 4.0 below via email by the response due date.

Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

The Capability Statement shall clearly identify the following regarding the interested party:

One (1) Page Cover Sheet that contains the following information:

1. Name, Physical Address, Point of Contact Name, Point of Contact Email and Telephone Number

2. CAGE Code, DUNS

3. Size Standard and applicable NAICS codes for the proposed requirement

4. Identification if current holder of applicable GSA Schedule Contract, Best in Class, or

Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS) vehicle for the requirement as described in Attachment No. 1.

5. Identification of any and all applicable classifications, to include but not limited to:

a. Small Business

b. Woman-owned Business

c. 8(a) Business

d. Large Business

e. Small Disadvantaged Business

f. HUBZone Business

g. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business

h. Non-Profit

Technical Capabilities Statement (limit 3 pages)

1. Description of relevant experience.

2. Description of three (3) active or past projects for work with similar size, complexity, and scope of work as described in Attachment No. 1.

Optional Responses to NSF Questions (5-page limit)

1. Description of existing vendor contract vehicles best suited for this potential requirement.

Include an explanation of suitability.

2. List of questions or areas of ambiguity that should be addressed in a final SOW.

Responses shall be submitted to the individuals identified in Section 4.0 below as either a Microsoft Word or searchable Adobe PDF document and should not exceed the page limits listed above with 12-point standard font and 1” margins.

Do not submit slide presentations or technical papers.

The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and in no way binds the Government. NSF has not made a commitment to procure any of the items or services discussed herein. The release of this RFI shall not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

NSF is not obligated to contact any or all respondents, hold meetings with any or all respondents, or solicit proposals as a result of this request. NSF will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this RFI and will not pay for any information received.

No Contract will be awarded as a result of this Request for Information.

4.0 Point of Contacts

Primary Point of Contact:

Michelle Parrott Contracts Specialist mparrott@nsf.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Jennifer A. Shymansky Contracting Officer jshymans@nsf.gov

5.0 Attachments

Attachment No. Description 1 Draft Statement of Work mailto:mparrott@nsf.gov mailto:jshymans@nsf.gov